- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.5 × 3.7 in (11.4 × 9.3 cm)
Treat yourself to a bundle of cute cash with this free **money paper squishy template**! This fat stack of green bills is wrapped in a golden band featuring rosy cheeks, a tiny pink heart, and a sweet kawaii smile. Your download includes 3 versions—pre-colored, a coloring page, and a blank outline—sized for both US Letter and A4 paper. Pair it with our calculator paper squishy to build the ultimate desk play set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your chosen money stack sheet at 100% scale on plain 80–100 gsm (20–24 lb) printer paper—make sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the test line in the top corner to confirm it measures 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the bills and gold band now, then let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the front and back money stack pieces only, rather than taping the entire page. Smooth each strip from the center of the golden wrapper outward toward the green bills without pulling, because stretched tape will wrinkle later. This glossy coat makes your cash bundle durable, shiny, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the slight step where the golden band rises above the top and bottom of the bills, and keep the narrow white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Flip the back piece printed side down and place strips of regular clear tape along its rim, sticky side facing up. Trim the tape so it extends about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip little slits into the tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, especially around the corners of the bill stack.
5Join front and back
Place the front piece directly on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides together, lining up the golden wrapper and green corners. Fold the sticky tape flaps over onto the front one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 4.5 cm (1¾ in) gap open on the side where the pink line in the picture shows where to stuff.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and gently push them inside through your open gap. Reach all the way into the far corners of the green bill stack first, then fill the center behind the cute face until the pillow feels soft and puffy—stop before overstuffing so the taped seams do not pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps neatly over the stuffing gap and tape the opening shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along the entire edge of the money stack, pressing down the little indents next to the golden band so every seam is sealed tight.
8Squish!
Done! Your cash bundle is ready to play with—measuring about 4.5 × 3.7 in (11.4 × 9.3 cm). Squeeze your money stack and watch it puff right back up into shape. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back of the wrapper so air escapes slowly.
Free Money Stack 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 money stack feels hard. You packed a bit too much filling inside the bills. Carefully open the stuffing gap, pull out a few pinches of filling, and tape the edge shut again.
- The tape wrinkles across the face. Long pieces of packing tape can pull and crease over the wide golden band. Use shorter strips and lay them down gently without pulling.
- A corner seam splits open. The angled corners of the bill stack take the most pressure when you squeeze. Put a new short strip of clear tape right across the split, overlapping the old ones.
- The green or gold ink smeared. Marker ink needs a moment to set before you laminate the pieces. Let markers dry completely before taping; printer ink is fine right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for this money paper squishy?
Not for the edges. Glue does not stick to tape-covered paper, so the seams would pop open when you squeeze the cash bundle. The snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a money paper squishy template?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) gives the best squish. Heavy cardstock makes the stack of bills stiff and it will not squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my paper squishy money craft with?
Plastic grocery bags give a light, crinkly feel like real rustling cash, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it soft. You can also use small pieces of memory foam for a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this paper squishy template money design bigger?
Yes! Print the page at a larger scale, for example 120%, and print both the front and back together on the same sheet so they match.
Can I make these money paper squishies with a class or group?
Yes—print 1 sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance. Kids can color the cash bundle coloring page while you help with taping; plan about 30 minutes.
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