Angry Tomato Paper Squishy Template

Bright red tomato with a green stem, furrowed eyebrows and a grimacing angry mouth

Sometimes you just boil over, and a tomato that looks exactly how you feel is oddly comforting. The angry tomato is made for squeezing, squishing and gentle tossing when the day was simply too much.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF shows the tomato in red with a green leafy stem, a furious frown and gritted teeth, front and back. You also get a coloring version and mini tomatoes on page 3. It's about 4.5 inches tall and fits snugly in a fist.

At a Glance

Group
Stress-Relief Squishies
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!

😤 Stress-relief tip: Squeeze, squish, toss gently – for example at the squishy target. More ideas in the guide Squishies for Stress Relief.

💡 Tips

  • The stem on top is small, so cut it with the scissor tips and leave enough white border.
  • Stuff the tomato quite loosely with yarn so it squeezes easily.
  • Tape the edge twice, because this squishy is meant to be grabbed harder.
  • Press with your whole hand instead of just your thumb to keep the face looking good.

🎨 Color Ideas

Fire-engine red
The redder, the angrier: red with a touch of orange looks ready to burst.
Unripe green
A green tomato isn't fully sour yet, but it's getting there.
Yellow tomato
Yellow with red cheeks makes a tomato that got hot under the collar.

🔄 Variations

Tomato toss
Gently toss it at a target or into a basket, which feels better than shouting.
Mood report
Use the tomato to show how your day is going without needing lots of words.
Tomato patch
Make the mini tomatoes from page 3 and let the whole harvest sit in a garden bed.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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  • 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)

Does the angry tomato help with anger?
Squeezing and gentle tossing can release tension and are often just fun. It doesn't replace talking it out or getting help.

Can I throw the tomato?
Yes, gently and never at people or pets. Filled with yarn it lands softly and hurts nobody.

Can I draw a happy face instead?
Sure, on the coloring page you can change the face to match your mood.

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: Wut-Tomate-Squishy.