- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 4.1 in (9.1 × 10.4 cm)
This adorable gummy bites paper squishy looks just like a shiny blue fruit snacks pouch covered in juicy strawberries, purple grape clusters, orange slices, and little fruit chews, complete with a sweet kawaii face and rosy cheeks. Grab the free PDF in US Letter and A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank pouch to draw your own flavors. You can even pair it with a gummy bear paper squishy for the ultimate sweet snack collection.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your fruit snacks pouch template at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check that the scale line in the top corner measures exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the berries, grapes, and orange slices now, and let marker ink dry completely before taping.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the two pouch pieces only, rather than the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the middle of the fruit design outwards without pulling or stretching the tape so it never wrinkles later. This layer gives your snack bag its shiny wrapper look and makes it strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back snack bags along the solid outer line, keeping the narrow white border intact. Take your time steering the scissors around the wavy, crimped top and bottom edges of the wrapper as well as the slightly curved sides.
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. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge all the way around, then snip into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper line to create neat little flaps.
5Join front and back
Set the front pouch piece right on top of the back piece with the white paper sides together, lining up the crimped wrapper ends. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open on the side, right where the pink line shows in the picture.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and push them through the side gap. Guide the first pieces into the far corners of the snack pouch so the crimped top and bottom edges puff out nicely. Stop filling once the bag feels soft and puffy, since too much stuffing can pop the seams.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the open side of the pouch and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges and the wavy wrapper ends to make sure every seam is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Your fruit snacks pouch is done and ready to squeeze! Give the glossy bag a big squish and watch it puff right back up. If you want a slow-rising squishy after each squeeze, prick one tiny pinhole in the back of the wrapper.
Free Fruit Snacks 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 pouch feels too hard. If the snack bag feels stiff instead of pillowy, it has too much stuffing inside. Gently open the side gap, pull a few pieces out of the wrapper, and tape the edge shut again.
- Tape wrinkles on the wrapper. Use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them down gently without pulling. Smoothing from the cute face in the center outward keeps the blue pouch glassy and flat.
- Wavy edge splits open. If a seam pops along the curved sides or crimped ends, place a new short strip of clear tape right across the split, overlapping the old tape border.
- Marker colors smeared. Bright reds and purples need a moment to set on plain paper, so let your markers dry fully before adding packing tape. Printer ink on the color version is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for this gummy bites paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue will not stick to the slick packing tape covering the pouch, so the seams would open when squeezed. Folding the snipped clear tape border over the edge holds the snack bag together best.
What can I stuff my fruit snacks pouch with?
Torn plastic grocery bags give your gummy bites pouch a fun, crinkly wrapper sound and a light bounce. For a softer feel, use cotton balls or fiberfill, or try small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
What paper works best for this printable template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best because it folds and squishes easily. Cardstock makes the snack pouch stiff, so it won’t squish as nicely.
Can I make this snack pouch bigger or pair it with other candy squishies?
Yes! Your finished pouch is about 3.6 × 4.1 in (9.1 × 10.4 cm), and you can print the page at 120% scale as long as both pieces print on the same sheet so they match. It also looks super cute next to a gummy candy bag squishy.
Can I make these paper squishies with a class or a group?
Yes! Print 1 template sheet per person and cut the clear tape strips in advance. Kids can color the fruit snacks coloring page while you help with the taping step—plan about 30 minutes.
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