- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.3 × 3.7 in (10.9 × 9.4 cm)
Plump, speckled, and tucked next to a bright green leaf, this smiling blueberry cluster is the sweetest little berry to craft. Grab the free printable fruit paper squishy template below—the PDF comes in US Letter and A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Once stuffed, your shiny pillow measures about 4.3 × 3.7 in (10.9 × 9.4 cm) and looks adorable next to a strawberry paper squishy.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your blueberry cluster template at 100% scale on plain printer paper—make 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 version, shade the round berry in rich blues, add a bright green leaf, and let any marker ink dry completely before moving on.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape right over the front and back berry graphics, covering just the two pieces rather than the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the middle of the blueberry outward toward the leaf and crown, taking care not to pull or stretch the tape so it stays wrinkle-free. This shiny coat makes your paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and the back pieces along the solid outer line, keeping the narrow white border intact all the way around. Take your time guiding your scissors smoothly around the little dips of the top berry crown and the tip of the side leaf so both halves match up cleanly.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape so it extends about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge all around the berry. Snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper edge to create little flaps that will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Set the front piece right on top of the back, with the white unprinted sides together and the leaf and crown lined up. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 4.5 cm (1¾ in) gap open along the smooth bottom curve—the pink line in the picture shows where—so you have room for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the bottom gap. Tuck the first bits up into the far corners of the top crown and the curved side leaf, then fill the round belly of the blueberry cluster until it feels soft and puffy. Stop before it gets tight, as too much stuffing can make the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the bottom curve of the berry and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger all the way along the outer edges, pressing the tape down well so the border stays sealed.
8Squish!
Done! Your smiling blueberry cluster is ready—give its round cheeks a squeeze and watch it puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Just prick one tiny pinhole in the back of the berry.
Free Blueberry Cluster 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 round berry feels too stiff. If your blueberry cluster feels hard instead of pillowy, open the bottom gap, take some stuffing out, and tape it shut again.
- Ripples across the shiny face. Wrinkles happen when packing tape gets pulled, so use shorter strips and lay them smoothly across the wide blue belly without pulling.
- Seam pops near the crown. If an edge splits open near the top crown or side leaf, put a new short strip of tape right across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Dark blue marker ink smudges. Rich blue and green markers need a moment to set, so let your coloring page dry fully before taping—printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the berry?
Not for the edges. Glue does not stick to the tape-covered paper, so the round seams would open right up. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a fruit paper squishy?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Cardstock makes the round blueberry shape stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my blueberry cluster with?
Tear up plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light feel, or use cotton balls or fiberfill for a soft pillow. You can also use small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make a bigger fruit paper squishy?
Yes! Print the page at a larger scale, such as 120%, keeping the front and back together on the same sheet so they match. You can also pair your berry with a watermelon paper squishy to build a fruit basket.
Can I make these with a class or a group?
Yes! Print one sheet per person and cut the clear tape strips in advance. Kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping—plan about 30 minutes.
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