- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.3 × 3.8 in (10.9 × 9.6 cm)
Nothing beats a gooey campfire s’more, especially when the puffed-up center has rosy cheeks and a big kawaii smile! This marshmallow paper squishy template sandwiches a toasted marshmallow and drippy melted chocolate between two golden graham crackers. Your free printable PDF includes 3 versions (full color, coloring page, and blank) formatted for both US Letter and A4 paper. Pair it with our marshmallow bag squishy or a hot cocoa mug squishy for a cozy craft session.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your campfire s’mores sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check the scale line in the top corner—it should measure 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you chose the coloring page, add warm golden browns to the graham crackers, rich chocolate tones, and a toasted blush around the marshmallow, then let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back s’more pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire page. Smooth each strip down from the middle toward the outer edges without pulling—stretched tape tends to wrinkle later. This glossy coat makes the melty chocolate shine and keeps your paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out the front and back s’mores along the solid black outer line. Keep the small white border intact, taking your time as you curve around the graham cracker corners and the indented marshmallow sides.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back s’more piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape, sticky side facing up. 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 wrap cleanly around the curved sandwich sides to hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Place the smiling front piece on top of the back piece, white sides together. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 4.5 cm (1¾ in) gap open along the edge (the pink line in the picture shows where) so you have room for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic grocery bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the open gap. Fill the far graham cracker corners and the chubby marshmallow cheeks first, stopping once the s’more feels soft and puffy—too much stuffing can make the taped seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the stuffing gap and tape it shut with an extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges of the s’more to make sure the tape is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Done! Give the toasted marshmallow center a big squeeze and watch your campfire s’more puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Gently prick one tiny pinhole in the back.
Free Campfire S’mores 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 s’more feels too hard. There is too much stuffing inside the sandwich. Gently open the stuffing gap, take some filling out, and tape the edge shut again.
- Wrinkles across the marshmallow face. Tape wrinkles happen when strips are pulled tight as you lay them down. Use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them over the kawaii eyes without pulling.
- A graham cracker edge splits. The wavy side indents take extra pressure when you squeeze. Place a new short strip of clear tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old ones.
- The chocolate colors smeared. Dark brown markers need a moment to dry before taping. Let marker ink dry fully before adding tape, whereas printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
How do you make a marshmallow paper squishy?
To make this s’mores marshmallow paper squishy, print the template on plain printer paper, cover both pieces with wide clear packing tape, and cut them out. Add a snipped tape border to the back piece, fold the flaps over the front piece leaving a small gap, stuff it softly, and tape the gap shut.
What paper is best for a marshmallow paper squishy template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) gives you the best squish. Cardstock makes the s’more stiff and it won’t squish as nicely when you squeeze it.
Can I use glue instead of tape on the edges?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the seams would open when stuffed, while the snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What can I stuff my campfire s’mores squishy with?
Plastic grocery bags give a light and crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it soft. You can also use small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this craft with a class or camp group?
Yes, plan about 30 minutes for a group activity! Print one sheet per person and cut tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping.
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