Donut Paper Squishy Template

Pink frosted donut with colorful sprinkles, a hole in the middle and a cheerful face

The donut is a squishy-world favorite: round, bright and with a hole you can poke a finger through. It is a hit with sweet-tooth fans and sprinkle lovers of any age.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF shows the donut in color, a coloring page and mini donuts. It is about 5 inches across, with a face on the ring and thick icing with sprinkles.

At a Glance

Group
Sweets & Candy
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • Cut out the middle hole carefully with small nail scissors.
  • Fill the ring evenly so it does not get lopsided.
  • Draw the sprinkles after the face so it stays clear.
  • A wide tape border around the hole keeps the middle from ripping.

🎨 Color Ideas

Pink Frosting
Pink icing with colorful sprinkles drawn as little dashes.
Chocolate Glaze
Dark brown icing with white sprinkles.
Blue and Yellow
Blue icing with yellow dots for a fantasy donut.

🔄 Variations

Donut Tower
Stack several donuts, taped together.
Donut Box
Put the minis in a box like at the bakery.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I cut the hole?
Start from the inside with a small pointy scissors, and ask a grown-up to help.

Can I glue on sprinkles?
Drawn sprinkles stay best, though paper bits work too.

Is the donut too small?
It fits one hand nicely, and with the minis you get a whole bakery.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Donut-Squishy.