- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 3.7 in (9.1 × 9.4 cm)
Pucker up for the cutest snack craft! This neon lime and yellow sour candy bag features a cheeky, tongue-out kawaii face and a clear window packed with sugar-dusted gummy worms, rings, and stars. Download our free candy paper squishy template in US Letter or A4, which includes 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank design. Pair it with our peach rings squishy for the ultimate sweet shop collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your sour candy sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper—make sure “fit to page” is turned off. Check the scale line in the top corner to be sure it measures 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the neon wrapper and sugared gummies now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover just the front and back candy bag pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire page. Lay each strip down gently and smooth it from the center outward without stretching, since pulled tape will wrinkle later. This glossy layer makes the gummy window shine and keeps your squishy sturdy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back sour candy bags along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the gentle wavy curves along the top and bottom bag seals, and be sure to leave the small 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 so the sticky side faces up. Trim the tape 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. These little tabs will wrap nicely around the curved bag corners.
5Join front and back
Set the front piece directly on top of the back, with the white paper sides facing each other. Fold each tape flap over the edge of the front piece one by one and press firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open on one side—just like the pink line in the illustration shows—so you can stuff the bag.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and push them inside through the open gap. Poke the first pieces all the way into the flared corners of the candy wrapper before filling the middle. Stop once the pouch feels soft and pillowy, as overstuffing can pop the seams.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps neatly over the stuffing gap and secure the opening with one extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly along the entire perimeter—especially over the wavy top and bottom crimps—to make sure every single tape tab is pressed down tight.
8Squish!
Your tangy treat is ready! Give the sour candy bag a big squeeze and watch the cheeky face puff right back up. If you want an extra slow-rising feel, simply prick one tiny pinhole into the back of the wrapper to let the air escape slowly.
Free Sour Candy 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 candy bag feels too hard. You packed a little too much filling inside the wrapper. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a few tufts, and tape the edge shut again.
- The tape wrinkles on the window. Use shorter strips of packing tape across the gummy window and lay them down lightly without pulling or stretching.
- A curved corner splits open. The flared corners of the wrapper take the most pressure when squeezed. Place a fresh short strip of tape right across the split, overlapping the old flaps.
- The neon marker colors smeared. Bright markers need a moment to set on plain paper, so let them dry fully before adding tape. Printer ink is ready to tape right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the candy bag?
Not for the seams. Glue will not stick to tape-covered paper, so your candy bag would pop open when squeezed. The snipped tape border folded over the edges holds everything together best.
What paper works best for this printable paper squishy template?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is ideal. Heavy cardstock makes the candy wrapper stiff and keeps it from squishing nicely.
What can I stuff my candy paper squishy with?
Torn plastic grocery bags give it a fun crinkly candy-wrapper sound, while cotton balls or fiberfill make it super soft. You can also use tiny bits of memory foam for a slow-rising squish.
Can I make this sour candy squishy bigger and pair it with others?
Yes! To make a jumbo bag, print the template at 120% scale with both pieces on the same sheet so they match. You can also craft a whole candy aisle by pairing it with our gummy worms squishy.
Can I make these with a class or at a party?
Yes! Print one sheet per kid and pre-cut the tape strips before you start. Kids can color the sour gummies while you help with the taping, and the whole activity takes about 30 minutes.
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