Yogurt Cup Paper Squishy Template (Free Printable)

Finished strawberry yogurt cup paper squishy next to the free printable template sheets.

sweet strawberry snack craft

Medium
30–45 minutes
3D shape
about 2.4 × 2.0 in (6.2 × 5.0 cm)

This strawberry yogurt cup is covered in glossy pink swirls, juicy berries, tiny white blossoms, and a smiling kawaii face right on the front wrapper. With our free printable yogurt cup paper squishy template, you get 3 versions in both US Letter and A4 sizes: a ready-to-build color design, a line-art coloring page, and a blank net for your own flavors. Pair it with a strawberry shortcake squishy for a berry sweet desk collection.

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What you need

Printer and plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb)
Wide clear packing tape to laminate the strawberry wrapper and circles
Regular clear tape for sealing the curved cup seams
A glue stick or craft glue (just for tacking the yellow tabs in place)
Scissors, a ruler, and an empty pen for scoring the fold lines
Stuffing: plastic grocery bags or soft fiberfill
Optional: pink, red, and green markers or colored pencils

How to make it, step by step

1Print the template

Print your chosen yogurt cup sheet at 100% on plain printer paper—make sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the scale bar in the top corner; it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, color the berries, flowers, and creamy splashes now before taping.
2Tape the motif

Lay strips of wide clear packing tape across the entire yogurt cup motif, making sure every yellow glue tab is covered too. Smooth each strip down from the center outward without stretching the tape so the curved wrapper stays flat and glossy.
3Cut it out

Cut carefully along the solid black outer line of the template. Go slowly around the curved top lid and bottom strawberry circle so they stay attached to the main wrapper at their narrow hinges. Do not cut any of the dashed lines.
4Pre-fold every tab

Trace along all the dashed lines using an empty pen to score them, following the gentle curve of the cup rims. Fold every yellow tab and both circle hinges inward toward the blank white side once, then unfold them again.
5Snip the bottom tabs

Take your scissors and snip only the short solid lines between the bottom yellow tabs, cutting right up to the dashed fold line. This lets the tabs fan out smoothly around the narrower base. Leave the top tabs uncut for now.
6Roll the wrapper

Curve the main wrapper into a tapered cup tube with the strawberry yogurt artwork facing outside. Dab glue on the long yellow side tab, press it inside the opposite edge to hold the ring, and run a strip of regular clear tape along the whole outside seam.
7Glue the bottom on

Fold the snipped bottom tabs inward. Spread a little glue onto their outer yellow sides, which are now facing up toward you. Swing the attached pink strawberry base circle over onto the sticky tabs and press it down firmly all around.
8Tape the bottom

Because glue alone will not hold on slick packing tape for long, seal the bottom rim from the outside. Wrap overlapping strips of regular clear tape all the way around the circular bottom edge so the base stays securely shut.
9Snip the top tabs

Now move to the wider upper rim of your yogurt cup and snip the short solid lines between the top yellow tabs, stopping right at the dashed fold line so they can bend cleanly around the opening.
10Stuff it

Stand the yogurt cup upright on your table and hold the round foil-style lid folded back out of the way. Push small pieces of plastic bag or fiberfill lightly through the open top until the tapered sides look gently rounded.
11Glue the lid on

Fold the top yellow tabs inward over the stuffing. Apply glue to their outer yellow sides facing up, then fold the round strawberry yogurt lid down onto the tabs and press the rim firmly with your fingers to tack it shut.
12Tape the lid

Remember that glue alone does not stick permanently to tape. Secure the top lid by placing overlapping strips of clear tape all the way around the upper silver-rimmed edge; this outer tape is what holds your cup together for good.
13Squish!

Your strawberry yogurt cup is ready! Give the cup a gentle squeeze and watch it puff right back into shape. If you want a slower, smoother rise, prick one tiny pinhole into a seam to let the air escape softly.

Free printable yogurt cup paper squishy template in full color with strawberry artwork and fold tabs.

Free Yogurt Cup 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 4–7). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.

Tips for the perfect squish

Curved rims look jagged. Score the curved dashed lines along the top and bottom edges carefully with an empty pen and a ruler before folding so the round yogurt lid and base sit smoothly.
The round lid pops open. Glue only tacks the tabs temporarily on taped paper, so reinforce the curved lid edge with a fresh strip of clear tape along the whole seam.
Cup sides bulge out. If the tapered yogurt cup loses its neat shape, there is too much stuffing—take some out so the sides stay flat and sleek.
Tape wrinkles on the wrapper. Use shorter strips of clear tape around the curved cup seams and lay them down gently without pulling.

Questions

Can I use only glue when learning how to make a paper squishy?

No, glue only holds the yellow tabs in place while you build. Because glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper for long, every glued seam needs a strip of clear tape on the outside to hold the yogurt cup together.

Can I use a pudding paper squishy template design with this cup?

Yes! The PDF includes a blank version of the tapered cup net alongside the strawberry yogurt design and coloring page. You can color the blank wrapper in chocolate or caramel tones to turn it into a pudding cup, or pair it with a milkshake paper squishy for a sweet treat set.

What paper and stuffing work best for the yogurt cup?

Print on plain 80–100 gsm (20–24 lb) printer paper, since heavy cardstock gets too stiff to fold once taped. For stuffing, use plastic grocery bags for a light, crinkly feel or fiberfill for a soft squish, and stuff lightly so the round lid sits flat.

Can I make a bigger yogurt cup squishy?

Yes! Because the wrapper, lid, and bottom are all connected in one single piece, you can print the page larger on a bigger sheet of paper and every part will still fit together.

Can I make these with a class or party group?

Yes, plan about 45 minutes for a group activity. Print one sheet per person and cut tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with scoring and taping.