Cherries Paper Squishy Template

Two smiling red cherries with a green stem and leaf as a colorful paper squishy template

Cherries are a crafting classic: bright red, round and just right for kids who like little fruity friends. The cherry squishy has two cherries on one stem and looks wonderfully lumpy once it is stuffed.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has three pages: a colorful front and back, a coloring version and mini cherries. The finished squishy is about 5 inches tall, with two happy faces and a back with shiny highlights. Print on US Letter.

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

  • The thin stem bends easily, so cover it with two layers of tape.
  • Stuff the two round parts a bit firmer than the stem to keep the shape.
  • A strip of tape between the cherries keeps the notch crisp.
  • Yarn feels soft and springs back nicely after a squeeze.

🎨 Color Ideas

Classic red
Make one cherry dark red and the other light red so the pair feels alive.
Yellow sweet cherry
Try yellow and orange with pink cheeks, like a ripe Rainier cherry.
Rainbow fruit
One cherry blue, one purple – imaginary fruit is totally allowed.

🔄 Variations

Cherry backpack charm
Punch a hole in the stem, thread a ribbon through and hang it on a backpack.
Cherry harvest
Cut out the mini cherries and collect them in a little bowl like a fruit basket.

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 stem hard to cut out?
A little, but the white border helps. Younger kids may want a grown-up to handle the stem.

Can I color the two cherries differently?
Yes, it looks extra funny: one cherry smiling sweetly and the other grinning cheekily.

Which filling works best?
Cotton or yarn, not packed too tight. Stuffing and tape are not suitable for children under 3.

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: Kirschen-Squishy.