- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.3 × 3.7 in (10.9 × 9.4 cm)
This pastel pink carbonara noodles packet is packed with kawaii charm, featuring a sweet smiling face, creamy sauce splashes, bacon bits, and a tiny red chili pepper. Grab our free ramen paper squishy template in US Letter or A4 size, complete with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our spicy noodles squishy for the ultimate instant noodle collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print the carbonara noodles template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off “fit to page”. Check that the test line in the top corner measures 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the pink wrapper, creamy noodles, and red chili now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Laminate just the front and back noodle packet graphics with wide clear packing tape instead of taping the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the middle outward without pulling—stretching the tape causes wrinkles later. This glossy layer makes your carbonara packet durable, shiny, and satisfying to squeeze.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time around the wavy crimped sides and the rounded corners of the wrapper, and be sure to leave the narrow white border intact.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of tape so the sticky side faces up. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) outside the paper edge, then snip into this border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little sticky tabs will wrap neatly around the wavy packet edges.
5Join front and back
Stack the front piece on top of the back with the white unprinted sides facing each other. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press firmly. Leave a 4.5 cm (1¾ in) gap open along the edge (shown by the pink line in the illustration) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Shred plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and push them gently through the open gap. Poke the filling into the far corners of the noodle wrapper first, then fill the center until it feels plump and soft—overstuffing can make the taped seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps over the opening and secure the gap with one extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges of the carbonara packet so every seam stays sealed.
8Squish!
Your creamy carbonara noodles squishy is ready! Give the pillowy packet a big squeeze and watch it bounce right back. If you prefer a slow-rising feel, poke one tiny pinhole into the back of the wrapper.
Free Carbonara Noodles 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 noodle packet feels hard. There is too much filling inside the wrapper. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a bit of fluff, and tape the edge closed again.
- The tape wrinkles on the front. Use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them across the pink graphic without stretching or pulling.
- A wavy side seam splits open. Place a fresh short piece of clear tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old tape flaps to lock them down.
- The chili and noodle colors smeared. Always let marker ink dry completely before adding packing tape. Printer ink is ready to tape right away.
Questions
Can I use glue on this paper squishy template for noodles?
Not for the edges. Glue will not stick to the tape-covered noodle packet, so the seams would pop open—folding the snipped tape border over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a ramen paper squishy?
Use plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb). Cardstock is too stiff and keeps your carbonara noodle packet from squishing nicely.
What stuffing works best for a noodles paper squishy?
Cut-up plastic grocery bags give your noodle packet a fun, crinkly sound just like a real wrapper! For a softer pillow, use cotton balls or fiberfill, or try tiny bits of memory foam for a slow-rising squish.
Can I print the carbonara noodles squishy bigger?
Yes! Scale the print up to 120% in your printer settings, making sure the front and back pieces stay on the same sheet so their sizes match.
Can I make this craft with a classroom or party group?
Definitely! Print one sheet per kid, pre-cut some tape strips, and plan for about 30 minutes so everyone can color their noodle packets while you help with taping. They can even make our ramen cup squishy next to build a whole noodle set!
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