Rainbow Paper Squishy Template

Colorful rainbow paper squishy with red, yellow, green and blue arcs, white clouds at the ends and a smiling face

Pure color: the rainbow is for every kid who can never have too many colored pencils. As a squishy it's squeezable and still stays bright.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the rainbow in full color with front and back (the back has the colors in reverse order), a coloring version and mini rainbows on page 3. About 5.5 inches wide on US Letter with a smile in the middle.

At a Glance

Group
Fantasy & Sky
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 arcs are narrow, so a thin marker or fineliner works best for coloring.
  • The two cloud ends are the thickest part, so they can take more filling.
  • A ruler helps keep the cutting line along the edge even.
  • Fill the middle only lightly so the arc keeps its graceful curve.

🎨 Color Ideas

Classic order
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple – from the outside in.
Pastel rainbow
Only light, soft shades with lots of white for a calm look.
Your own order
Color the arcs in your favorite colors, glitter welcome.

🔄 Variations

Rainbow mobile
Hang several mini rainbows from a branch.
Mood meter
Use the minis to show how the day went: bright, pale or gray.

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)

In what order do you color a rainbow?
Usually red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet from the outside in, but you can choose freely.

Which pens work best?
Fineliners and colored pencils. Test markers on a scrap sheet first.

Can I combine it with the cloud and star?
Absolutely, the three make a great sky set together.

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: Regenbogen-Squishy.