- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.0 × 4.5 in (7.7 × 11.4 cm)
This adorable pink phone paper squishy features a sweet smiling screen, pastel app icons, a round home button, and a matching back piece with a camera lens. You can download the free printable template in US Letter and A4 formats, complete with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank phone to design your own screen. Pair it with our earbuds case paper squishy for the cutest pocket-sized tech set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your pink phone template at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check the test line in the top corner to see that it measures exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you chose the coloring page or blank version, color in the phone case and little app icons now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the 2 phone pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire sheet. Smooth each strip down from the center of the screen outwards without pulling or stretching—stretched tape will wrinkle later. This clear layer gives your phone a glossy screen and makes the paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front screen piece and the back camera piece right along the solid black outer line. Follow the rounded corners and the slight bumps for the side buttons smoothly, keeping the small white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back phone piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip into this tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little sticky flaps will wrap nicely around the phone’s curved corners.
5Join front and back
Place the front piece on top of the back piece, white sides together, so the side buttons line up. Fold the tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 3 cm (1¼ in) gap open along one straight side (the pink line in the picture shows where) so you have room for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the side gap. Fill the far rounded phone corners first, then stuff the middle behind the smiley face until it feels puffy and soft. Stop before it gets too tight, or the side seams might pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the open side of the phone and tape the gap shut with 1 extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all the edges and corners to make sure the tape is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Done! Give the kawaii pink phone screen a big squeeze and watch it puff right back up. If you want a slow-rising squishy, prick 1 tiny pinhole into the back near the camera so the air escapes slowly.
Free Pink Phone 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
- The phone feels too stiff. If the screen won’t squish down easily, it has too much filling inside. Gently peel open the side gap, pull out a few tufts of stuffing, and tape the edge closed again.
- Wrinkles across the screen. Streaks or wrinkles happen when packing tape is pulled tight while you lay it down. Use shorter strips for the phone pieces and smooth them from the center out without stretching.
- A rounded corner pops open. The curved corners of the phone take the most pressure when you squeeze. Reinforce any splitting spot by placing a fresh short piece of clear tape right across the seam, overlapping the old tape.
- Smudged app icons. Marker ink on the little icons can smear if you tape over it while it is still damp. Always let hand-colored pages dry completely before laminating—printer ink is ready right away.
Questions
How do I make a paper squishy phone without glue?
You only need clear tape! Glue will not stick to tape-covered paper and the seams would split open, so folding a snipped tape border over the edges holds your phone together best.
What paper works best for a printable paper squishy phone template?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal. Heavy cardstock makes the squishy too stiff and it won’t squish as nicely when you squeeze the screen.
What can I stuff my phone squishy with?
Plastic grocery bags give it a light, crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it super soft. You can also use small pieces of memory foam for an extra slow-rising squishy.
Can I print the phone template in a bigger size?
Yes! Print the page at a larger scale like 120% so both the front and back grow together on the same sheet and still match. Or, if you want a larger screen right away, try our tablet paper squishy next!
Can I make these with a class or party group?
Definitely! Print 1 sheet per person and cut tape strips in advance to save time. Kids can color the coloring page while you help with the taping, taking about 30 minutes total.
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