Squeeze Ball with Face Paper Squishy Template

Round yellow squeeze ball with big eyes and a wide grin on a light background

The squeeze ball is the classic squishy: simply round, simply fun. Kids love how the face seems to scrunch up when they press it, and it's a great first template if you've never made a paper squishy.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the round ball with a face in full color (front and back), a coloring version and small balls on page 3. Printed on US Letter, it ends up around 4 inches across and rolls nicely across the table.

At a Glance

Group
Squeeze Classics
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

  • A circle is easy to cut if you turn the paper instead of the scissors.
  • Overlap the tape all the way around the edge so there are no gaps.
  • Fill with small tufts of yarn so the ball stays evenly round.
  • Don't stuff it too tight, or the face creases sooner when it's squeezed.

🎨 Color Ideas

Sunny yellow
Yellow with orange cheeks looks like a happy good-mood ball.
Swirl ball
Draw colorful spirals all over the ball and leave only the face clear.
Midnight blue
Dark blue with little yellow dots turns it into a starry sky ball.

🔄 Variations

Bouncy ball on a string
Tape an elastic band to the edge and let the ball bounce like a yo-yo.
Face collection
Color several balls with different faces, from a grin to a surprised gasp.
Basket toss
Gently toss the balls into a basket and count how many land.

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 squeeze ball good for beginners?
Yes, the round shape is easy to cut and tape, which makes it a nice first squishy template.

How full should I stuff the ball?
Fairly loose, so you can still press the shell in. Overstuffed squishies pop their tape edge more easily.

Can the ball handle being tossed?
Soft tosses and catches are fine. Just don't throw it hard or onto a hard floor from high up.

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: Knautschball-Squishy.