How to Draw a Christmas Donut (Easy Step by Step)
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A Christmas donut is a cozy treat with a bumpy loop of frosting, a pair of holly leaves and lots of sprinkles. It is built from simple ovals, a wavy shape and a few short lines, so it is a great first holiday drawing.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas donut step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Donut · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The plate
Draw a big wide oval for the plate. Make it a little flatter than a circle, like a squished ball.
Step 3: The plate rim
Near the bottom, draw a curved smile line that starts at the left side of the plate and swoops across to the right side. This shows the thick edge of the plate.
Step 4: The wavy icing
Inside the plate, draw a big bumpy, wavy loop for the icing, like melted frosting. Leave a little space between the icing and the plate.
Step 5: The donut hole
In the middle of the icing, draw a smaller oval for the hole. Try to keep it centered.
Step 6: Holly leaves
At the top of the icing, draw two small, pointy holly leaves side by side with zigzag edges. Let them touch in the middle, and add a tiny short line sticking up where they meet.
Step 7: Sprinkles
Scatter short dashes, little dots and a tiny curved squiggle around the icing. Spread them out so they look like sprinkles falling everywhere.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas donut? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas lantern or how to draw a Christmas gift tag next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas donut
- Draw the plate oval first and keep it wide and flat. Everything else sits inside it, so a good oval makes the rest easier.
- For the icing, think of a cloud: make soft bumps instead of sharp corners. Go slowly and let the line wobble a little.
- The holly leaves are the trickiest part because they are small. Draw each one as a short zigzag with a few points, and do not worry if they are not exactly alike.
Free Christmas donut coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas donut coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas donut drawing
Try pink or white frosting, green holly leaves, and rainbow sprinkles on a pale blue plate. For a creative twist, add a dusting of snow on the plate or turn the hole into a tiny wreath.
Christmas donut fun fact for kids
In the United States, National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June.
Questions about drawing a Christmas donut
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas donut?
You need a big oval and a curved line for the plate, a wavy loop for the frosting, a small oval for the hole, and a few short lines and dots for sprinkles. The holly leaves are little zigzag shapes.
How do I make my donut look more real?
Make the icing edge wavy and leave a little space between it and the plate. Adding sprinkles in different directions also makes it look yummy.
How long does it take to draw a Christmas donut?
Most kids finish in about 10 to 15 minutes. Take your time with the wavy icing and holly leaves.
