- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 3.9 in (9.2 × 9.9 cm)
This sweet marshmallow bag is packed with pastel pink, yellow, and white puffs peering through a striped wrapper with a happy kawaii face. Grab the free marshmallow paper squishy template in 3 versions—full color, a line-art coloring page, or a blank outline—formatted for both US Letter and A4 paper. Once taped and stuffed, your pillowy pouch measures about 3.6 × 3.9 in (9.2 × 9.9 cm) and pairs adorably with a campfire s’mores squishy.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your marshmallow bag sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure “fit to page” is turned off. Check the scale line in the top corner to see that it measures exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the little marshmallows and striped wrapper bands now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape right over the two bag pieces rather than taping the entire sheet. Smooth each strip down from the center outward without pulling or stretching the tape, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This clear layer gives the marshmallow window a glossy wrapper look and makes your squishy strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back marshmallow bag pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the slightly wavy top and bottom wrapper edges and the curved sides, making sure to keep the 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 regular clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape so it extends about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper to create small flaps that will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Align the front piece right on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides together so the wavy wrapper rims match. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open along the side, just where the pink line in the picture shows, for your stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and gently push them in through the open side gap. Fill the far flared bag corners first so the wrapper holds its shape, then stuff the middle and stop when the marshmallow pouch feels soft and puffy—too much stuffing makes the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the open side of the bag and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges—especially over the wavy top and bottom crimps—to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Your pastel marshmallow bag paper squishy is ready to squeeze. Give the glossy pouch a gentle press and watch the sweet little pillow puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the bag.
Free Marshmallow Bag 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
- Wavy edges lifting up. If the rippled top or bottom bag edges split open, place a new short strip of clear tape right across the edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Bag feels too hard. A firm marshmallow bag just has too much stuffing inside; open the side gap, take some filling out, and tape it shut again.
- Wrinkles on the clear window. To keep the front marshmallow window smooth and shiny, use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them on gently without pulling.
- Pastel marker colors smeared. Always let markers dry fully on the paper before taping over the bag, whereas printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I make a marshmallow paper squishy without glue?
Yes, you should not use glue for the edges because glue does not stick to tape-covered paper and the seams would open. The snipped clear tape border folded over the edge holds your marshmallow bag together best.
What paper works best for this marshmallow paper squishy template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) folds and squishes best. Heavy cardstock makes the marshmallow pouch stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.
What can I use to stuff my marshmallow paper squishy?
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 the marshmallow bag squishy 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 match.
Can I make these with a class or a party group?
Yes! Print 1 sheet per person, cut tape strips in advance, and plan about 30 minutes so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping. You can also set up a sweet treat bar by adding a gummy candy bag squishy.
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