- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.5 × 3.4 in (11.4 × 8.6 cm)
Float into crafting with this sweet cloud paper squishy featuring rosy pink cheeks, a tiny heart, and soft baby-blue shading along its scalloped bottom. The free printable PDF comes in US Letter and A4 sizes and gives you 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank template for drawing your own custom expression. Pair it with our rainbow cloud squishy or happy star squishy for a dreamy desk set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your fluffy cloud template 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 exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). Using the coloring page? Color in the baby-blue bottom shading, pink cheeks, or a sunset gradient now, and let marker ink dry completely before taping.
2Tape the pieces
Cover just the two cloud pieces with wide clear packing tape instead of laminating the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the center and smooth it outward without stretching—pulled tape can wrinkle later across the white cloud face. This glossy layer makes your squishy sturdy, shiny, and extra satisfying to squeeze.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out the front and back clouds right along the solid outer line, keeping the narrow white border intact. Take your time turning the paper smoothly around each of the puffy, scalloped bumps at the top and along the bottom edge so both sides match up cleanly.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back cloud printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip into this tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, paying attention to the dips between the cloud puffs. These little flaps will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Lay the front cloud on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides together, lining up the scalloped bumps. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 4.5 cm (1 in) gap open along the edge as shown by the pink line in the picture—that is your opening for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them gently through the open gap. Fill the far corners first—tucking stuffing into the top dome and outer cloud puffs—so the 4.5 × 3.4 in (11.4 × 8.6 cm) shape fills out evenly. Stop once the cloud feels soft and puffy, since too much stuffing can make the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the stuffing opening and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all the curved cloud edges to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Give your kawaii fluffy cloud a gentle squeeze across its chubby cheeks and watch it puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick 1 tiny pinhole into the back of the cloud so the air escapes slowly.
Free Fluffy Cloud 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 squishy feels too hard. The cloud has too much stuffing packed inside. Open the gap, take some filling out until it feels soft, and tape the edge shut again.
- Wrinkles across the cloud face. Wide tape can crease if it gets pulled tight while laying it down. Use shorter strips and lay them onto the paper without pulling.
- A scalloped dip splits open. The curved indents between the cloud bumps take the most pressure when squeezed. Put a new short strip of clear tape right across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Pink cheeks or shading smeared. Markers need a moment to set before touching tape. Let your marker ink dry fully before taping; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for this emoji paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the cloud seams would pop open when squeezed. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
How can I draw my own paper squishy face on the cloud?
Print the blank outline version on plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) and sketch any cute expression you like before taping. Avoid cardstock, which makes the squishy stiff so it won’t squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my fluffy cloud squishy with?
You can use cotton balls or fiberfill for a soft, pillowy cloud, or plastic grocery bags for a light and crinkly feel. Small pieces of memory foam also work great if you want a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this cloud paper squishy bigger?
Yes! Print the template page at a larger scale, for example 120%. Make sure to print the front and the back together on the same sheet so both cloud pieces match.
Can I make these paper squishy emojis with a class or group?
Yes, plan about 30 minutes for the activity. Print 1 sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping.
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