- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.4 × 9.3 cm)
With its glossy red berry top, tiny seeds, and fluffy white marshmallow base, this strawberry puffs paper squishy looks just like a sweet two-tone gummy candy! Grab the free printable PDF in US Letter or A4, which comes with 3 options: a ready-to-make color design, a coloring page, and a blank version. It finishes at a palm-sized 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.4 × 9.3 cm) pillow. Pair it with our peach rings squishy for a full candy shop collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your strawberry puffs template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale line in the top corner; it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the berry top and fluffy bottom now and let the marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the two puff pieces, covering just the designs rather than the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the center out toward the edges without pulling or stretching the tape, which prevents wrinkles later. This layer gives the red strawberry glaze a shiny, strong, and extra squishy finish.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back pieces right along the solid outer black line. Take your time following the rounded strawberry peak at the top and the bumpy, cloud-like curves along the white marshmallow bottom. Be sure to keep the small white border around the artwork intact.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape so the sticky side faces up around the edge. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip into this border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little flaps will hold your curvy puff together.
5Join front and back
Put the front piece on top of the back piece with the blank white sides together. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the edge of the front piece one by one, pressing firmly around the top peak and scalloped bottom. Leave a 4 cm (1½ in) gap open on the side, just like the pink line in the picture, for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the open gap. Fill the far corners first—starting up in the pointed strawberry tip and wide marshmallow sides—and stop when the pillow feels soft and puffy. Too much stuffing makes the curved seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the open side, then tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger all the way along the bumpy bottom edge and smooth berry sides to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Squeeze your sweet strawberry puff and watch the plump candy pillow puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Gently prick one tiny pinhole into the back so the air escapes slowly.
Free Strawberry Puffs 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
- Bumpy bottom edges lifting. If a curve along the scalloped marshmallow base splits open, put a new short strip of regular tape across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Wrinkles on the red glaze. Glossy red ink shows creases easily, so use shorter tape strips and lay them on without pulling or stretching.
- Puff feels too hard. If your gummy puff feels hard instead of pillowy, it has too much stuffing. Open the gap, take some out, and tape it shut again.
- Keep the white puff clean. Let red and pink markers dry fully before taping so the colors don’t smear across the white marshmallow bottom. Printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape on my paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the curved candy seams would open up. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a printable paper squishy template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Cardstock makes the strawberry puff stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.
What is the best stuffing for gummy bites paper squishies?
You can use plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill for a soft bounce. Small pieces of memory foam also work well for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I print the strawberry puffs template bigger?
Yes! Print the page at a larger scale, for example 120%. Print the front and the back together on the same sheet so both halves of your puff match.
Can I make these paper squishies with a class or group?
Yes, plan about 30 minutes, print 1 sheet per person, and cut the tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping. You can also print our gummy bear squishy so everyone can trade different gummy candies!
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