Ice Pop Paper Squishy Template

Pink ice pop with a bitten corner, a wooden stick and a cheerful face

The ice pop brings summer to the playroom, even on rainy days. It is great for ice cream fans and anyone who likes coloring bright gradients.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the ice pop in color, a coloring page and mini pops. It is about 5 inches long, with a rounded tip, a small stick at the bottom and a face on the pop.

At a Glance

Group
Sweets & Candy
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • Double the stick with tape and it gets firm.
  • Fill the pop up to the top, but not too full.
  • A color gradient works well with the side of a pencil.
  • The bitten end looks funniest slightly slanted.

🎨 Color Ideas

Strawberry Lemon
Pink on top, yellow below, with a soft blend between.
Chocolate Coat
Dark brown coating with colorful sprinkles.
Rainbow Pop
Green, blue and purple stripes like an ice rainbow.

🔄 Variations

Ice Cream Menu
Make many flavors and write prices on slips for a pretend shop.
Pop Family
Line up a big one and a mini side by side.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the stick sturdy?
Yes, with doubled tape and a bit of card in between it gets even sturdier.

Does it melt?
No, it stays paper.

Can I draw sprinkles?
Sure, with markers or colored pencils.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Eis am Stiel-Squishy.