Do your kids love squishy toys? Squishy toys are some of my kid’s favorite things— we have more than one basket of squishies in our playroom just like these DIY squishy donuts.

My children have a blast playing with them and are always eager to add more to their collection.

If you have a little one in your life who loves squishies too, this DIY donut squishy toy is the perfect craft for you. Donuts are one of my go-to sweet treats because they are not only delicious but also so pretty!

If you are a donut fan, you will love making this adorable donut squishy toy. It is a simple project that doesn’t take up too much time or energy and is made with memory foam, puffy paint, and acrylic paint.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Memory foam*
• Scissors
• Puffy paints (3Dpaint)**
• Light brown acrylic paint
• Paint brushes – thin and wider
• Red acrylic paint
• White acrylic paint

*You could also use density foam.

*Feel free to use acrylic paint instead of puffy paint but just keep in mind that there is a risk that the acrylic may start to peel off from the surface or crack over time.

How to Make DIY Squishy Donuts

Step 1. Let’s get started by cutting the foam into a circle shape.

Step 2. Take your time to make it perfectly round, removing any harsh or jagged edges for a nice smooth, circle. This requires a little bit of patience, but it is well worth it.

Step 3. Now, cut a hole in the middle of your circle to make the foam piece look like a donut.

Step 4. Again, take your time to make sure that your hole is nice, smooth, and round.

Step 5. Now, paint your donut with light brown acrylic paint. The top of the donut will be painted and decorated, but this brown paint will be visible on the bottom.

That light brown color will make it look like a donut.

Step 6. Keep painting until you have colored the whole donut.

Step 7. Now, get some more acrylic paint for the top of the donut. It is important to use the acrylic paint as a base to avoid having the puffy paint sink into the foam.

I have mixed red and white acrylic paint together to make that beautiful, yummy pink color.

You will now need to let your donut dry. This will take a few hours.

You can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer, which should take about 30 minutes.

Step 8. Now, it’s time for the puffy paint! Make your frosting using pink puffy paint and add a thick layer to the top of your donut.

Let your donut dry overnight. You can also use a hair dryer for this step if you prefer, which should take about 40 minutes or so depending on the thickness of your layer.

Step 9. Next, use a thin paintbrush to add colorful sprinkles to the top of your donut.

Step 10. Let it dry completely. Your donut squishy is complete!

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How Long Does This DIY Squishy Donut Take to Make?

This donut squishy does not require a ton of active crafting time. However, since it requires multiple layers of paint, you will need to factor in drying time.

Cutting your foam into shape and painting should take you about an hour or so. Drying time can range from 1 hour to overnight depending on whether you are using a hair dryer or not.

Making some donut squishies would be a great way to spend a weekend!

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