How do you make a phone paper squishy?

Use a rounded rectangle front and back, draw a generic screen, tape both sides, cut the shape, add light stuffing to the center, and seal the edge with short overlapping tape strips.

Should a phone paper squishy be flat or 3D?

Flat is better for beginners. A 3D version needs wider side tabs and more careful corner reinforcement.

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Phone Paper Squishy Template Ideas

A phone is one of the easiest custom paper squishy ideas because the base shape is simple. The trick is to keep the screen generic, use rounded corners, and avoid overstuffing the edges.

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Finished kawaii phone paper squishy with tape, scissors, and colored paper

Template asset pack

Preview the phone template before you make it

The phone template is a core 3D asset: cover image, color template, coloring template, assembly storyboard, and one ZIP pack share the same data structure as the main library.

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Finished cover

See the finished project before you print. This helps you check the shape, colors, and final look.

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Color template

Use the color template when you want the quickest print, cut, tape, and stuff workflow.

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Coloring template

Use the coloring version when kids want to decorate the squishy before taping and cutting.

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3D steps

Follow the assembly view to understand the order: print, cut, pre-fold, tape, stuff, and close.

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Template asset files

Preview PNG files first, then use the PDF files for printing or the ZIP when you want the full template pack.

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Build Notes

Keep the phone generic

Draw a made-up home screen, camera dots, stickers, or a cute face. Avoid copying a real brand logo or exact phone UI.

Use a flat-first version

A flat phone squishy is easier than a thick 3D phone because the screen stays cleaner and the edges line up faster.

Round the corners

Sharp corners split more easily after stuffing. Rounded corners give tape more room to hold.

Stuff the center lightly

Put the soft filling in the center, not the corners, so the phone does not warp.

Simple Shape Recipe

Draw two rounded rectangles at the same size.
Add a made-up screen with large icons or a kawaii face.
Cover both sides with clear tape before cutting.
Seal three sides, add a small amount of stuffing, then close the last straight edge.