Tablet Paper Squishy Template (Free Printable)

Finished pink bear-ear tablet paper squishy with cute kawaii app icons next to the free printable template.

free printable kawaii tech craft

Easy
20–30 minutes
No glue
about 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.3 × 9.4 cm)

Turn screen time into craft time with this adorable tablet paper squishy! Dressed in a pink bear-ear case with a smiling blue screen and 8 pastel app icons, the finished pillow measures about 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.3 × 9.4 cm). Grab the free printable PDF in US Letter or A4 with 3 versions: full color, a coloring page, and a blank screen. Pair it with our smartphone paper squishy or laptop paper squishy for a full desk setup!

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What you need

Printer and plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb)
Wide clear packing tape (for a glossy tablet screen)
Regular clear tape for the edges
Scissors
Stuffing: plastic bags, cotton or fiberfill
Optional: markers or colored pencils (for the coloring or blank versions)

How to make it, step by step

1Print the template

Print your tablet 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 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page or blank version, color the bear-ear case and pastel app icons now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces

Cover only the 2 tablet pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire sheet. Smooth each strip down from the center of the blue screen outwards without stretching it, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This layer gives your screen a shiny finish and makes the paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces

Cut out the front and back pieces right along the solid outer black line. Take your time curving around the top bear ears and the little side button bumps, and be sure to keep the small white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back

Place the pink back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape, sticky side facing up. Cut 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 flaps will wrap around the curves to hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back

Set the front piece directly on top of the back piece with the white sides facing together, lining up the top bear ears. Fold the sticky flaps over the front edge one by one and press firmly. Leave a gap of 3.5 cm (1½ in) open at the bottom where the pink line shows in the picture for stuffing.
6Stuff it

Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them inside through the bottom gap. Poke a little stuffing into the far corners and top bear ears first, then fill the center of the tablet until it feels soft and puffy. Stop before overfilling so the seams don’t pop open.
7Close the gap

Fold the last tape flaps over the bottom edge of the tablet and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges and around the bear ears to make sure the tape is pressed down well.
8Squish!

Your cute kawaii gadget is ready! Give the tablet a big squeeze and watch the screen puff right back up. If you want an extra slow-rising feel, gently prick 1 tiny pinhole into the back of the case to let air escape slowly.

Free printable tablet paper squishy template sheet in color showing the front screen with app icons and pink back case.

Free Tablet Squishy Template

Color
Coloring page
Blank, design your own
Step-by-step guide

Download US Letter Download A4

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 tablet feels too firm. If the screen doesn’t squish easily, it has too much stuffing. Gently open the bottom gap, pull out a few pieces of stuffing, and tape the edge shut again.
Wrinkles across the screen. Pulling packing tape tight makes it ripple over the wide screen area. Use shorter strips and lay them down gently from the center out without pulling.
A seam pops near the ears. Curved corners around the bear ears take extra pressure when squeezed. Place a new short strip of regular tape right across the split edge, overlapping the old ones.
Smudged app icon colors. Wet marker ink can smear across the blue screen when you press the tape down. Always let markers dry fully before taping, though printer ink is fine right away.

Questions

How do you make a paper squishy tablet step by step?

Print the template on plain printer paper, cover the front and back pieces with clear packing tape, and cut them out. Add a snipped tape border around the back piece, fold the flaps over the front leaving a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap, stuff it until soft and puffy, and tape the gap shut.

Can I use glue instead of tape for the edges?

Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the seams would open when squeezed; the snipped tape border folded over the edge holds best.

What paper works best for a tablet paper squishy?

Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) works best. Cardstock makes the tablet stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.

Can I make this tablet squishy bigger or pair it with a computer?

Yes, to make a bigger tablet, print the page at a larger scale like 120% with the front and back on the same sheet so they match. You can also make a paper squishy computer or laptop the exact same way to complete your tech set.

Can I make this craft with a class or group?

Yes! Print 1 sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance. Kids can color the app icons on the coloring page while you help with the taping—plan about 30 minutes.