Moon Paper Squishy Template

Colorful yellow crescent moon paper squishy with closed eyes, rosy cheeks, a sleep cap and little stars

The moon watches over the night, and this one likes to doze off. It's the bedtime buddy for anyone who wants something to hold at night.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF shows the moon in full color with front and back (the back has craters and stars), a coloring version and mini moons on page 3. It has a crescent shape, about 5 inches tall on US Letter, with a peaceful face.

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 crescent has two thin tips, so leave a wide border there.
  • A light, even filling keeps the curve nice and bent.
  • Color the sleep cap and face first, then tape.
  • Shade the craters lightly with a soft pencil for a 3D look.

🎨 Color Ideas

Silver moon
Pale yellow, silver and white with soft blue shadows.
Harvest moon
Rich yellow and orange like an autumn moon.
Magic moon
Purple, pink and teal with glitter dots as stardust.

🔄 Variations

Goodnight set
Put the moon and star next to the pillow as bedtime pals.
Night sky mobile
Hang mini moons and stars on a string by the window.

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)

How do I cut a smooth crescent?
Cut slowly and turn the paper instead of the scissors.

Is the moon good for falling asleep?
As a cuddle buddy yes, but filling and tape are not for kids under 3.

Can I turn it into a full moon?
On the coloring version you can color the whole area yellow-white and add a face.

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: Mond-Squishy.