- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.3 × 3.8 in (10.9 × 9.8 cm)
With floppy pink-lined ears, rosy cheeks, tiny tucked-in paws, and a round cotton tail on the back, this chubby white rabbit turns into the sweetest little pillow. Grab the free printable template below to craft your own bunny paper squishy in about 20 to 30 minutes. The PDF comes in US Letter and A4 sizes with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our fluffy chick paper squishy for an adorable springtime duo!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your bunny template at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check the test line in the top corner: it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page version, color the rabbit’s floppy ears, rosy cheeks, and little paws now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the front and back bunny shapes only—no need to cover the whole page. Smooth each piece of tape from the middle of the tummy outward toward the ears without pulling or stretching it, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This glossy coat makes the paper shiny, sturdy, and ready to squish.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back rabbit pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time curving around the tips of the lop ears and the two round bottom feet, and be sure to keep the narrow white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece (the side with the fluffy tail) printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape, sticky side facing up. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip little slits into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, especially around the curved ears and paws.
5Join front and back
Set the front bunny piece right on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides facing each other, lining up the ears and feet. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them flat. Leave a 4.5 cm (1 in) gap open along the side (shown by the pink line in the illustration) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small, fluffy bits and gently push them through the open gap. Tuck stuffing into the far corners first—like the tips of the floppy ears and the chubby bottom paws—before filling the round belly. Stop once your rabbit feels soft and plump, because overstuffing can make the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps neatly over the stuffing opening and seal the gap shut with one extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly around the entire bunny outline—from the crown of the head down to the paws—so every tape tab stays pressed down tight.
8Squish!
Your chubby bunny is ready! Give its round tummy a gentle squeeze and watch it puff right back into shape. If you want an extra slow-rising feel, poke 1 tiny pinhole into the back near the tail so air escapes slowly when you press.
Free Bunny Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- My bunny feels too stiff. If the belly feels hard instead of pillowy, it has too much filling inside. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a few tufts of filling, and tape the edge closed again.
- Wrinkles across the face. Packing tape creases when it gets pulled tight while you lay it down. Use shorter strips over the bunny illustration and smooth them from the nose outward without stretching.
- Gap around the floppy ears. The dip where the lop ears meet the chubby cheeks can pop open if a flap loosens. Reinforce that curve with a short strip of clear tape placed right across the seam, overlapping the first layer.
- Pink cheek markers smudged. Wet marker ink will smear underneath clear packing tape. Always wait until your custom coloring is completely dry before laminating—printer ink on the color template is ready right away.
Questions
How do you make a bunny paper squishy without glue?
You don’t need any glue at all! In fact, glue won’t stick to tape-laminated paper and the seams would split open. Instead, a snipped border of clear tape folded over the edges holds the front and back together securely.
What paper works best for a cute bunny paper squishy?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal because it bends easily around the stuffing. Heavy cardstock makes the rabbit stiff and keeps it from squishing nicely.
What can I stuff my paper squishy bunny with?
Torn-up plastic grocery bags give a fun crinkly feel, while cotton balls or polyester fiberfill make the bunny super soft and plush. You can even use small pieces of memory foam if you want a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make a giant bunny squishy?
Yes! Just set your printer scale to a higher number, like 120%, making sure both the front and back stay on the same sheet so they match. When finished at 100% scale, this rabbit measures about 4.3 × 3.8 in (10.9 × 9.8 cm).
Can I make these paper squishies with a classroom or party group?
Definitely—plan about 30 minutes for the activity and pre-cut strips of tape before you start. Kids love coloring the outline version, and you can bring along our hamster paper squishy template so everyone can pick a favorite pet.
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