- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.4 × 9.3 cm)
Turn your favorite everyday gadget into a puffy desk buddy with this free **earbuds case paper squishy** printable template. The design shows a glossy white charging case popped open with two little earbuds peeking out, a sweet kawaii smile, rosy cheeks, and a tiny pink heart. Your free PDF download comes in US Letter and A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with a smartphone paper squishy for a matching tech set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your earbuds case template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the test line in the top corner: it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color your case and earbuds now with markers or pencils and let the marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the two case pieces with wide clear packing tape, not the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the center outward toward the rounded edges and do not stretch it, because stretched tape wrinkles later. This glossy tape layer makes your white charging case shiny, strong, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out the front and the back along the solid outer line, keeping the narrow white border around the artwork. Take your time where the open lid meets the bottom half of the charging case so those side indents stay smooth and both shapes match up cleanly.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the edge all the way around, then snip this tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little flaps will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Put the front piece on the back with the white paper sides together and the side indents lined up. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the edge of the front one by one and press them down. Leave a small 4 cm (1½ in) gap open along the edge as shown by the pink line in the picture for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them in through the gap. Fill the far corners first—reaching all the way up into the open lid and the two earbuds—then fill the rounded base and stop when it feels soft and puffy. Too much stuffing makes the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the edge of the case and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger along all the rounded edges and side indents to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Squeeze your kawaii earbuds case paper squishy and watch the chubby white case puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back of the case so the air can escape gently.
Free Earbuds Case 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
- Side indents splitting open. The little dip between the open lid and the body gets extra tension when stuffed. Put a new short strip of clear tape across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Marker colors smeared. Dark outlines or pastel details on the coloring page can smudge under the tape. Let markers dry fully before taping; printer ink is fine right away.
- Wrinkles on the white case. Creases show up easily against the bright white shell and dark eyes. Use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them on gently without pulling.
- Case feels too hard. An overstuffed charging case loses its soft pillow bounce because it has too much stuffing. Open the gap, take some out, and tape it shut again.
Questions
How do I make a matching paper squishy phone and earbuds set?
Once you finish this earbuds case, you can craft a pink phone paper squishy using the exact same tape-and-stuff method. Both templates print on plain printer paper and make a fun pocket-sized tech bundle.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the earbuds case?
Not for the edges. Glue does not stick to tape-covered paper, so the rounded seams would open when you squeeze it. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for this printable template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Heavy cardstock makes the curvy case stiff and it will not squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my earbuds case squishy with?
Use plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill to make it soft. You can also use small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this earbuds case bigger or craft with a group?
To make it bigger, print the page at a larger scale like 120% with the front and back together on the same sheet so they match. For a class or group, print one sheet per person, cut tape strips in advance, and plan about 30 minutes.
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