After I made the donut piñata, I decided I should probably just start making donut everything. Are you guys on board with this? One of my first ideas, not surprisingly, was donut balloons. And lo and behold, they already make donut balloons. Except “donut balloons” are really just plain donut shaped balloons, and well, what’s a donut without it’s glaze (and sprinkles)? Nothing. So, I made some fancy, colorful, sprinkle-adorned donut balloons for you all. And oh do I love them so! Hope you do too.
Almost good enough to eat! Though please don’t eat them.
Donut Balloons Filled with Helium (I found mine at my local party store, but you can buy them online here
Acrylic Craft Paint
Foam Brush
Crepe Paper (Cut into small rectangles)
Double-stick Tape
To create your “frosting”, paint a rough circle of paint on one side of the donut balloon. Let dry and then paint a second, thin coat for better coverage. Let dry completely (the paint dries pretty fast on these balloons!).
Add your sprinkles by adhering a piece of double stick tape to the back of each crepe paper “sprinkle” and adhering to the balloon.
The end! Try your hardest to keep your guests from now trying to eat the balloons by providing the real thing to go along with it.
All Photos by Studio DIY
This probably won’t be the last donut project you’ll see on this here blog. Consider yourself warned! Now go eat some donuts, or just make some balloons. Or, more preferably, just do both.
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OMG!!!!! You are beyond clever!!!! And, who knew there were donut shaped balloons? This idea is absolutely brilliant. I love it!!! Now I’m totally craving donuts lol
These turned out so great. I can’t believe that they make donut shaped balloons!? BUT I can believe that if they made them, you would be the one to find them. Super cute project.
You’re a genius. The end.
You are truly the cutest thing ever! I love these so much…I may just have to come up for a reason for a party!
Tammy
These are the most awesome balloons I’ve ever seen! Now I want to plan a donut party!
the cuteness never stops!! i love these balloonies! ^__^ you kicked up those donut balloons majorly!!
Love this! Who’s going back to plain balloons?
I’m in awe! These are fantastic.
Donuts aren’t my dessert of choice (please don’t hate me) but these are so delightful. Another project well done Kelly.
These are awesome! I didn’t even know they made donut balloons =)
I might just have to these for myself on my birthday. They’re just too darn cute.
Are you kidding me? !! ADORBS!!!
You’re killing it girl!
OMG this idea rocks – I am in LOVE
Amazing! I’m right in the middle of making a doughnut piñata based on your tutorial! I’ll have to send you a picture when I’m done! Its my first time making a pinata. We’re throwing a donut and apple cider party for my both my boys’ birthday.
Rose! I’d love to see a photo of your donut piñata!! That party sounds like such a blast!
Kelly
I think it’s the first time balloons actually make me hungry 😀 love these!
I am LOVING all your donut projects! I am definitely making these for my 30th birthday this year
The sweetest donut balloons
So clever and yummy!
Holy moley, those are so stinkin’ cute!
We just picked up the supplies to make these for our wedding. We suddenly realized that we’re going to have to paint them while they’re blown up. Any ideas on how long helium would last in them? I’d like to be able to do these ahead of time and not the night before my wedding.
Hi Tiffany!
I’m not sure how far off your wedding is, but I’d recommend doing a test run to see how long the helium would last. When you have them filled, you can request something called Hi-Float to be used, and this will extend the life of the balloons. However, since you will be adding paint (and therefore weight) to them, the float time the party store gives you might not be 100% accurate. If you can, I’d fill up a balloon, using the hi-float, and paint it as you would for the donut (remember to use thin coats of paint). Then I’d test it out and see how long it lasts for. I would imagine they could last for 2+ days that way, but I don’t want to say so for sure since I have not tried them with the hi-float!
Hope that was helpful!!
Kelly
Hi there!
I just wanted to pop over and let you know that I’ve shared this post in an inspiration board for a Cute Candy Themed Birthday Party my blog.
Here is the direct link to the post if you want to check it out:
http://uniquepasticheevents.com/2013/10/23/cute-candy-themed-birthday-party-ideas/
Thanks for sharing this post! I may have never found what I was looking for
These are so cute! Had no idea donut shaped balloons existed!
http://cafecraftea.blogspot.com/
oh,so you buy donut balloons and make…donut balloons out of them? Wow, I’m amazed, who knew this was possible!
I was SO excited to make these for my daughter’s donut-themed second birthday party tomorrow! However, when I brought the balloons to our nearest Party City to have them blown up, the balloon wouldn’t inflate properly. All of the helium would rest in the bottom half of the “donut”, and it would burst if they tried to push it any further. I tried calling the manufacturer of the balloons, but they were closed. Any thoughts or tips???
Oh no! So, the balloons definitely do fill up weird. The bottom gets inflated before the helium expands to the top, but they certainly shouldn’t pop because of that. When they were filling them did the balloons actually pop or did Party City just say that they would pop if they went any further? If the latter, I would go back and ask them to try again, or alternatively you could purchase one of the Balloon Time tanks and try blowing them up yourself. So sorry you are having trouble!!
Lovely post. It just started its life on FB among Balloon professionals. As a balloon professional myself and worldwide balloon instructor (yes that exists! lol) I can give you some tips. The Original Donut balloons are made by the US brand Qualatex. The balloons are made from 100% natural latex. This means if you do not store them well and leave them f.i. exposed to sunlight they Biodegrade and break down. (possibly causing the popping) another fact: a balloon professional should have known that the way we inflate the donuts is by holding the neck very close on to the nozzle so we start by inflating the top and stop when we have a nice round shape. (do not inflate the neck) last tip: Hi float only retains the helium in the balloon when it has dried up. Different temperature, humidity and ventilation will result in different float times or in extreme situations not even work. once again cute idea and enjoy the balloons.
where can you by the donut shaped balloons, besides amazon and ebay ????? please replie ! my best friends birthday is next week and i want to give something creative.
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Are these the diamond clear or white balloons?
Does anyone know which local store I can get the donut shaped balloons besides buying them in Amazon or eBay ? And what is the price of it? Please reply 🙏
This is genius! Perfect for my daughter’s donut party.
http://purejoyevents.blogspot.com/2015/07/donut-birthday-party.html