- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.5 × 3.4 in (11.4 × 8.7 cm)
Send yourself the sweetest desk buddy with this love envelope **emoji paper squishy**! Designed like a creamy pastel note with a pink top flap, a shiny red heart seal, and a happy smiling face, it puffs up into a soft little pillow. Our free PDF download comes in US Letter and A4 sizes and includes 3 versions: ready-to-make color, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with a sweet heart squishy or a love letter squishy for an adorable gift set.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your love envelope template at 100% scale on plain printer paper—make sure to turn off “fit to page” in your print settings. Check the scale line in the top corner; it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the envelope flap, heart seal, and rosy cheeks now, and let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover both the front and back envelope graphics with wide clear packing tape—just the two pieces, not the entire sheet. Smooth each strip down from the center over the red heart out toward the sides without pulling or stretching it, because stretched tape will wrinkle later. This glossy coat makes your paper strong, shiny, and extra squeezable.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and the back envelope pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time curving smoothly around the rounded corners, and be sure to keep the narrow white border all the way around the artwork.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back envelope piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape so it extends about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge all around, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little flaps will hold the pillow together.
5Join front and back
Set the front envelope piece on top of the back, with the plain white sides facing each other and the rounded corners lined up. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them flat. Leave a 4.5 cm (1¾ in) gap open on one side (the pink line in the picture shows where) for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small, fluffy bits and push them inside through the open gap. Fill the far rounded envelope corners first so it puffs up evenly, then stuff the middle behind the smiling face. Stop once it feels soft and puffy—packing in too much stuffing can make the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps over the open edge and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges and curves of the envelope so every piece of tape is pressed down tight.
8Squish!
Your cute mail is ready to deliver! Give your love envelope a gentle squeeze and watch the puffy pillow bounce right back into shape. Want a slow-rising feel? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back of the envelope so air escapes slowly.
Free Love Envelope 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
- The pillow feels too firm. If you can barely squeeze the envelope, it has too much stuffing inside. Carefully open the stuffing gap, pull out a few pinches of filling, and tape the edge shut again.
- Tape wrinkles over the face. Wrinkles happen when packing tape is pulled tight as you lay it down. Use shorter strips and gently smooth them from the heart seal outward without stretching.
- A corner seam splits open. Curved envelope corners take extra pressure when you squeeze the pillow. Place a new short strip of clear tape across the split edge, overlapping the old tape.
- Heart seal ink smeared. Bright red and pink markers need a moment to set on plain paper before taping. Let your colored template dry completely before adding packing tape; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for this emoji paper squishy?
No, glue will not hold the edges together because it doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper. Folding the snipped tape border over the edge is the best way to keep your seams closed.
What paper works best when making a paper squishy face?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Heavy cardstock makes the envelope stiff and boxy, so it won’t squish as nicely in your hand.
What can I stuff my love envelope with?
You can use torn plastic grocery bags for a light, crinkly feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill for a soft pillow. Small pieces of memory foam also work if you want a slow-rising squish.
Can I print the template bigger?
Yes! You can print the page at a larger scale, for example 120%. Always print the front and the back together on the same sheet so both halves of the envelope match.
Can I make these paper squishy emojis with a class or group?
Yes, this rectangular envelope is very beginner-friendly for groups. Print 1 sheet per person, cut tape strips in advance, and plan about 30 minutes for coloring, taping, and stuffing.
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