- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 4.3 in (9.1 × 10.9 cm)
Add a touch of pastel glam to your desk with this kawaii lavender perfume bottle featuring a faceted crystal stopper, a satin bow, and rosy cheeks. This free printable skincare paper squishy template comes in both US Letter and A4 sizes with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank outline to design your own bottle. Pair it with our lip gloss paper squishy to build your own adorable vanity set!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your perfume bottle template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. 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 crystal cap, bow, and bottle now—soft pinks, mint, or gold look gorgeous—and let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay wide clear packing tape over both perfume bottle pieces, covering just the front and back shapes rather than the whole sheet. Smooth each strip from the center of the bottle outwards toward the edges without stretching it, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This layer gives your glass bottle a shiny finish and makes the paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out the front and back perfume bottles right along the solid black outer line. Take your time curving around the faceted crystal stopper and the dips on either side of the ribbon bow, making sure to keep the small white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back bottle 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, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, paying attention to the curves around the bottle neck and base. These little flaps will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Line up the front perfume bottle on top of the back piece with the white sides facing together. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly around the cap, bow, and sides. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ inch) gap open along the side (shown by the pink line in the illustration) for stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the open gap. Poke the first bits all the way up into the narrow crystal stopper and the side corners of the bow before filling the wide bottle base. Stop when the bottle feels soft and puffy—packing in too much stuffing makes the seams pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps neatly over the open side of the bottle and seal the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger along the entire outline, from the top of the stopper down to the flat base, to press all the tape edges down well.
8Squish!
Your kawaii perfume bottle is ready! Give the plump lavender bottle a squeeze and watch it puff right back into shape. If you want a slow-rising effect, simply prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the bottle so the air escapes gently.
Free Perfume Bottle 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 colors smeared under tape. If you colored the crystal stopper and ribbon bow yourself, let your markers dry fully before taping. Printer ink on the lavender bottle is fine right away.
- The bottle feels too hard. It is packed with too much stuffing. Gently open the side gap, pull a few pieces out of the bottle belly, and tape it shut again.
- Tape wrinkles on the face. To keep the clear glass look smooth over the cute eyes, use shorter strips of packing tape and lay them down without pulling.
- A seam pops near the bow. The curves around the ribbon bow take extra pressure when squished; simply place a new short strip of tape across the split edge, overlapping the old ones.
Questions
What are some cute skincare and makeup paper squishy ideas?
This perfume bottle is the sweetest start to a DIY beauty collection! You can craft a full vanity tray by combining it with a skincare pump bottle squishy, a lip balm, or an eyeshadow palette.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the perfume bottle?
Not for the edges. Glue will not stick to the tape-covered paper, so the bottle seams would pop open when squeezed. Folding the snipped tape border over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a makeup paper squishy template?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Heavy cardstock makes the perfume bottle too stiff to squish nicely.
What can I stuff my perfume bottle squishy with?
You can use torn plastic grocery bags for a light, crinkly feel, or cotton balls and fiberfill for a plush pillow texture. Small pieces of memory foam also work if you want a slow-rising squishy.
Can I make this craft with a group or at a party?
Yes, it is a fun 30-minute activity! Print one sheet per person and pre-cut the tape strips so kids can color the perfume bottle coloring page while you help with the taping.
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