Carrot Paper Squishy Template

Long orange carrot with green leafy top, fine ridges and a happy face as a paper squishy template

Veggies can be seriously cute: the carrot is long, orange and wears a wild green tuft on top. The carrot squishy is perfect for picky eaters and bunny fans alike.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF brings the colorful carrot with front and back, a coloring page and mini carrots. It ends up about 5.5 inches long, with a smiling face at the top and fine ridges that continue on the back. Print on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Fruit & Veggies
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

  • The narrow tip bends fast, so use double tape there.
  • Stuff from top to bottom and nudge the filling into the tip with a pencil.
  • Fill the leaves loosely or leave them flat.
  • A carrot stays nicely long and needs only a little stuffing.

🎨 Color Ideas

Plain orange
Orange with darker cross lines for the ridges looks just like the real thing.
Purple carrot
Heirloom carrots come in purple – violet and pink make yours special.
Yellow root
Yellow and light orange, with a very fresh light green for the leaves.

🔄 Variations

Bunny treat
Make a carrot as an Easter surprise and tuck it into a little basket.
Veggie patch
Stand several carrots side by side and let kids plant them in a play garden.

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)

Is it hard to cut out?
No, the shape is straight and simple, great for beginners.

Is it good for Easter?
Yes, with bunnies or eggs in a basket it makes a sweet little surprise.

How do I fill the tip?
Gently push cotton down with a pencil without tearing the paper.

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: Karotten-Squishy.