- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 4.3 in (9.0 × 10.9 cm)
Decorated with wavy mint, pink, and yellow stripes, white polka dots, and rosy cheeks, this **Easter paper squishy** egg makes an adorable spring craft. You get a free printable PDF in both US Letter and A4 sizes with 3 versions: full color, a black-and-white coloring page, and a blank outline for custom patterns. Pair it with a marshmallow chick squishy and mini chocolate eggs squishy to fill a handmade spring basket.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your chosen egg template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale line in the top corner—it should measure 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page or blank version, color in your wavy stripes and polka dots now, and let any marker ink dry completely before moving on.
2Tape the pieces
Laminate the front and back egg shapes with wide clear packing tape—just cover the two pieces, not the whole paper sheet. Smooth each strip from the center of the kawaii face outward toward the oval edges without stretching it, since pulled tape wrinkles later. This glossy layer makes your paper strong, shiny, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back egg pieces right along the solid outer black line. Make sure to keep the narrow white border around the dark outline intact. Because the Easter egg has a smooth, continuous oval curve with no sharp corners, you can glide your scissors around it in one steady motion.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the patterned back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape so the sticky side faces up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge all the way around. Next, snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper edge to create neat little flaps that will hold your oval egg together.
5Join front and back
Put the front egg piece on top of the back piece with the white paper sides together, matching the narrower top tip and wider bottom curve. Fold each sticky tape flap over the front edge one by one and press firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ inch) gap open along one side (the pink line in the picture shows where) for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic grocery bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small fluffy bits and push them inside through the side gap. Reach up into the narrower top tip of the egg first, then fill the rounded bottom and center until the egg feels soft and puffy. Stop before it gets overly tight—too much stuffing will make the curved seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the open side of the egg and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all the oval edges to press the tape down well around the entire curve.
8Squish!
Done! Give the chubby middle of your pastel Easter egg a good squeeze and watch the happy face puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Gently prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the egg.
Free Easter Egg 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 egg feels too hard. It has too much stuffing inside. Gently open the side gap, take some filling out, and tape the edge shut again.
- Tape wrinkles on the stripes. Use shorter strips of packing tape across the egg and lay them on without pulling or stretching.
- A curved edge splits open. Put a new short strip of clear tape directly across the split edge, overlapping the old tape strips.
- Pastel marker colors smeared. Always let marker ink dry fully before taping over the stripes; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
What are some fun Easter paper squishy ideas for baskets?
This pastel striped egg is a classic choice, and you can use the blank template to draw custom zigzags, flowers, or bunny faces. It also looks adorable tucked into a basket alongside chick or chocolate squishies.
Can I use glue instead of tape for my Easter egg?
Not for the edges, because glue does not stick to tape-covered paper and the seams would open. The snipped tape border folded over the curved edge holds best.
What paper works best for an Easter paper squishy?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal. Heavy cardstock makes the egg stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my paper squishy egg with?
You can use plastic grocery bags for a crinkly and light feel, cotton balls or fiberfill for a soft pillow, or small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this bigger or with a classroom group?
To make a larger egg, print the front and back together on the same sheet at 120% scale so they match. For a class or group, print one sheet per person, cut tape strips in advance, and plan about 30 minutes so kids can color while you help with taping.
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