- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.9 × 3.8 in (9.9 × 9.7 cm)
With its cloud-like cream wool, happy closed eyes, rosy cheeks, and tiny dark hooves, this round little lamb looks adorable even before you stuff it. Grab our free printable sheep paper squishy template to make your own puffy 3.9 × 3.8 in (9.9 × 9.7 cm) pillow in about 20 to 30 minutes. The PDF comes in US Letter and A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our spotted cow paper squishy for a cute barnyard duo!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your fluffy sheep template at 100% scale on plain printer paper—make sure “fit to page” is turned off. Check the line in the top corner; it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the wool in soft cream or pastel cotton-candy shades, add pink to the ears and cheeks, and let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back sheep pieces with wide clear packing tape, not the whole sheet. Smooth each strip down from the center of the round belly outward toward the scalloped wool edges, and do not stretch the tape so it will not wrinkle later. This clear layer makes your lamb 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. Take your time following the gentle waves around the top wool pouf and the two little hooves at the bottom. Be sure to keep the small white border intact all the way around both pieces.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back piece printed side down on strips of regular clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the wavy edge, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little flaps will hold your round sheep together.
5Join front and back
Put the front piece on the back piece with the white sides together, lining up the ears and hooves. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the edge of the front one by one and press them down. Leave a 4 cm (1½ in) gap open along the side (the pink line in the picture shows where) as your gap for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them in through the gap. Fill the far corners like the top wool pouf and bottom hooves first, and stop when your sheep feels soft and puffy like a cloud—too much stuffing makes the curved seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the edge of the wool and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger along all the scalloped edges to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Squeeze your fluffy sheep squishy and watch its round, woolly belly puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back.
Free Fluffy Sheep 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
- Keep the wool puffy, not hard. Because this sheep has a round shape, overpacking the center makes it feel too firm. Open the gap, take some stuffing out, and tape it shut again.
- Smooth tape over the round belly. Wide curves can wrinkle if you stretch the packing tape as you apply it. Use shorter strips across the sheep and lay them on without pulling.
- Fix splits near the hooves. The dips next to the bottom hooves get extra pressure when squeezed. If an edge splits open there, put a new short strip of tape across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Let dark hoof ink dry. If you color the dark hooves or rosy cheeks with markers, let the ink dry fully before taping so it does not smear across the cream wool. Printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for a sheep paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue does not stick to tape-covered paper, so the curved wool seams would open right up. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for this printable paper squishy?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Cardstock makes the round sheep stiff and it will not squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my fluffy sheep squishy with?
Cotton balls or fiberfill give this lamb a soft, pillowy feel that matches its woolly look. You can also use plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light texture, or small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this sheep paper squishy bigger or part of a farm set?
Yes! Print the page at a larger scale, such as 120%, making sure to print the front and the back together on the same sheet so they match, and pair your lamb with our fluffy chick paper squishy.
Can I make these with a class or a group?
Yes! Print one sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance. Kids can color the sheep coloring page while you help with taping—plan about 30 minutes.
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