- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.9 × 3.7 in (9.9 × 9.3 cm)
This sunny-side-up fried **egg paper squishy** features a glossy golden yolk with happy curved eyes, rosy pink cheeks, and wavy egg-white edges toasted to a crispy golden-brown. Download the free printable PDF template in US Letter or A4—it includes 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with a bacon strip squishy and a toast paper squishy for a full kawaii breakfast set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your fried egg sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check the test line in the top corner: it should measure 2 inches (50 mm on A4). Picked the coloring page? Shade the yolk bright yellow with a warm orange rim and soft brown around the wavy egg white, then let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the front and back egg shapes only—no need to cover the whole page. Smooth each strip from the middle of the sunny yolk outward toward the wavy edges without pulling, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This glossy coat makes your fried egg strong, shiny, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out both the smiling front piece and the matching back piece right along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the scalloped curves around the egg white, and keep that narrow white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) outside the scalloped outline, then snip into the tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper edge so the little flaps fold smoothly around the wavy lobes.
5Join front and back
Set the front piece on top of the back, white paper sides together, lining up the wavy curves. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 4 cm (1½ inch) gap open along one of the wider bottom curves (shown by the pink line in the illustration) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and tuck them in through the open gap. Push little puffs into the outer scalloped lobes of the egg white first, then fill the center under the yolk until your 3.9 × 3.7 in (9.9 × 9.3 cm) pillow feels soft and plump—don’t overstuff or the seams may pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps over the opening to seal the stuffing inside, then secure the spot with one extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger all around the scalloped fried egg border to press every flap down tightly.
8Squish!
Your sunny-side-up squishy is ready! Give the chubby yolk a squeeze and watch it puff right back up. If you want that satisfying slow-rising feel, prick 1 tiny pinhole in the back so the air escapes gently.
Free Fried 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
- Scalloped edge splits open. Curved egg-white lobes can pull apart when squeezed. Press a new short strip of regular clear tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old flaps.
- The yolk feels too hard. You packed in a bit too much filling. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a few pieces until the egg feels pillowy, and tape the edge shut again.
- Wrinkles across the shiny yolk. Stretched packing tape tends to ripple after cutting. Next time, use shorter strips and lay them down lightly from the center outward without pulling.
- Marker colors smeared under tape. Yellow and brown markers need a moment to set on plain paper before laminating. Let colored pages dry completely before adding tape; printer ink is ready right away.
Questions
Where do I get a free egg paper squishy template?
Right here on this page! The downloadable PDF includes the fried egg in 3 versions—full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline—formatted for both US Letter and A4 paper.
Can I make this egg bigger?
Yes, just print the sheet at a larger scale such as 120%. Make sure to print both the front and back pieces together on the same page so the wavy edges still match up.
What paper works best for a fried egg squishy?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal because it bends easily around the wavy egg-white curves. Heavy cardstock makes the pillow stiff and hard to squeeze.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the edges?
No, glue won’t stick to the tape-laminated surface and the seams would pop open when you squeeze the yolk. Folding the snipped tape border over the edge holds everything together securely.
What can I stuff my paper squishy with?
Cut-up plastic grocery bags give a fun crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it super soft. You can also use tiny bits of memory foam for a slow-rising squish.
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