Hot Dog Paper Squishy Template

Long hot dog with a soft bun, red sausage, yellow mustard zigzag and a friendly face as a paper squishy

Long, soft and loaded: the hot dog squishy is a fun motif for kids who love to laugh and like holding something a bit longer while they craft.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the colorful hot dog with front and back, a coloring page and mini hot dogs. It is about 5.5 inches long, the sausage peeks out of both ends of the bun and the face sits on the sausage. Print on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Fast Food & Snacks
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 long shape can crease in the middle, so reinforce it with a strip of tape.
  • Stuff the sausage a bit firmer and the bun more loosely.
  • Yarn spreads well along the length and does not clump.
  • Add mustard and ketchup last when coloring to keep colors clean.

🎨 Color Ideas

Classic with mustard
A red-brown sausage, a pale bun and yellow mustard in a wavy line.
Ketchup style
A red zigzag over the sausage plus a little green for relish.
Rainbow dog
A purple sausage, a pink bun and colorful sauces on top.

🔄 Variations

Mini hot dogs
Attach a ribbon to the minis and hand them out as party favors.
Snack duo
Lay the hot dog next to the fries box and take a photo.

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 the hot dog too long for little hands?
It fits nicely at about 5.5 inches.

How do I stuff it evenly?
Push small bits of cotton in from both ends until the middle feels soft.

Is the sausage real?
No, it is all paper. Real food does not go in a squishy.

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: Hotdog-Squishy.