Planet Paper Squishy Template

Colorful purple and pink planet paper squishy with a yellow ring, craters, little stars and a friendly face

A little planet without the spaceship: round, ringed and full of ideas. Perfect for space fans and young explorers who can already name every planet.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the planet in full color with front and back (the back shows stardust and craters), a coloring version and mini planets on page 3. About 5 inches wide with the ring on US Letter, with a curious face.

At a Glance

Group
Fantasy & Sky
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 ring is the most fragile part, so leave a bit more border when cutting.
  • Only stuff the round planet body and keep the ring flat.
  • Add little stars around the planet with a white gel pen.
  • Color the ring and body in different colors for an instant cosmic look.

🎨 Color Ideas

Saturn style
Sandy yellow and beige with a brown ring.
Your own planet
Invent colors that never existed: pink with green stripes or blue with dots.
Nebula planet
Purple, blue and teal blended into each other.

🔄 Variations

Solar system
Hang several planets in different sizes from a string.
Astronaut club
Combine the planet, star and moon to build a tiny galaxy.

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)

Does the planet need a ring?
No, you can color the ring as a stripe or belt instead.

Can I learn something about planets with it?
Yes, a nice reason to talk about planets, moons and orbits.

How do I keep the ring flat?
Only puff up the body when taping and press the ring down lightly.

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: Planeten-Squishy.