Simple {Cricut Made} Donut Favor Box Tutorial 

You may recognize this donut favor box from our “Sprinkled With Love” Donut themed baby shower. If not, then welcome to all things DONUT! It's such a simple and fun project, especially using your electronic cutter.

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Donut Favor Box Supplies

You need several colors for the sprinkles but only a very small amount so this is a great time to sift through your scrap pile. {See honey, I told you they would come in handy!}

• Cricut Explore Air 2 or Cricut Maker
• Scoring Stylus or Scoring Wheel {for Maker only}
• Kraft cardstock
• Frosting color cardstock
• 5-6 colors paper for sprinkles
• Glue stick
• Baker's Twine
• Cricut Design Space Donut Box File
• Cute favor tag {below}

Okay, I got a little excited and cut everything out before I snapped a pic. But that's the first step. Gather materials. Cut your pieces, and let's get to work.

Step 2 Fold all Tabs

This is where the scoring pen {or wheel if you have a Maker} comes in handy. It scores each fold so you end up with nice crisp edges. Then line up the top and bottom pieces to create your box.

Step 3 Start Gluing Tabs

Now it's time to start gluing your tabs. I found it easiest to add glue to 3 flaps at a time.

Press down each interior tab with a finger on the inside so it doesn't pull away as you continue working. It's best to move a little slowly on this one and allow the glue to dry a little before moving on to avoid movement.

Movement like this. I got all the way around and realized this tab had slid and was now dry.

Last Tab Tip

When you get around to the last 2 tabs, remember that ONE of them needs to stay open for filling. The tab with the top flap seems the best choice. So when gluing that last tab you only want to glue the left side and top tabs, leaving the right tab dry so the access flap can move freely.

Step 4 Glue On Holes

 

Once your box is glued you can add the white “holes” to cover the actual holes. With small pieces I like to slide them in the glue at the end of the stick instead of gluing them flat on a surface. Tends to be less messy for me.

Step 5 Glue Sprinkles

The first box I did I glued the frosting to the box, then added each sprinkle. Then I realized how much easier it would be to glue the sprinkles onto the frosting FIRST and THEN add it to the box. So that's what I am going to recommend.

Step 6 Glue Frosting 

Now that your sprinkles are on {let's just pretend} glue the frosting layer in place using the white “hole” as a guide.

Finished Donut Favor Box 

Now you're done! How easy was that? And how cute are these little guys!? I'm kind of in love with them.

Step 7 Fill & Enjoy!

They are easy to fill with small items. These chocolate covered hazelnuts are a decadent treat for a baby shower. For a kids donut birthday party favor I'd use wrapped candies instead.

The chocolate covered nuts are delicious but my daughter decided we needed to add some Cookies and Cream Hershey kisses for the boy baby shower. And I agree, it makes for a fun presentation.

Step 8 Seal & Add a Label

I taped up the open flap using a piece of sparkly washi tape. You want the box to hold the goodies in tight but for people to be able to open it without destroying it. The washi tape holds well and comes off clean.

Since the donut has so many colors I used the kraft paper to print these simple thank you labels. Then used a 2″ circle paper punch to cut the tags.

Use a mini hole punch, thread with baker's twine and viola! The perfect donut party favor! I can see these being used as wedding favors, baby shower favors, and birthday party favors. I think this little donut favor box just found a new friend!

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Additional Reading: 

• Apple Donut Healthy Foodie Party Treat
• Donut Sprinkle Baby Shower Ideas
• DIY Donut Tote Bag {coming soon}

Until next time my friend,