Strawberry Paper Squishy Template

Red strawberry with yellow seeds, a green leaf crown and a laughing face

The strawberry is a kid favorite and a rewarding motif to color. It is great for anyone who loves red, dots and summer.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF includes the strawberry in color, a coloring page and mini strawberries. It is about 4.5 inches tall, with a leaf crown on top and little seeds around the face.

At a Glance

Group
Fruit & Veggies
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

  • Cut out the leaves too, they stay flat and are not stuffed.
  • Stuff the bottom firmer and the top looser.
  • Dot the seeds in yellow or light brown with a pen.
  • Add a tape border at the tip, where paper tears easily.

🎨 Color Ideas

Ripe and Red
Bold red with light highlights and yellow seeds.
White Strawberry
Cream white with pink cheeks, a rare variety.
Frosted Berry
A red berry with white icing and sprinkles.

🔄 Variations

Berry Basket
Put several berries into a little paper basket.
Scented Berry
For older kids: a drop of scent oil on the cotton, not for kids under 3.

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)

Where does the face go?
In the middle with seeds around it, so it stays visible.

Can I color green strawberries?
Sure, unripe strawberries are a funny motif.

How many minis are there?
Page 3 has several small berries, in color and to color in.

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: Erdbeere-Squishy.