Phone Paper Squishy Template

Pink smartphone with an emoji face on the screen and a camera dot as a paper squishy template

The phone is a hot item for kids, and this one is for everyone. It's soft, has no screen and is great for pretend play, calling stuffed animals and squeezing away stress.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF holds a smartphone with a face on the screen, a camera lens and volume buttons, about 5 inches (13 cm) tall. The back shows the case and camera plate. You also get a coloring page and mini phones, sized for US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
School & Everyday
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 corners are rounded, so cut them in tiny curves.
  • A flat layer of cotton keeps the phone as thin as a real one.
  • The face on the screen stays bright when the tape lies smooth.
  • A hole in the corner makes it a charm, only for kids ages 3 and up.

🎨 Color Ideas

Pastel Case
Soft pink, mint or lilac for a stylish phone case.
Screen Fantasy
Draw hearts, stars or a weather app on the display.
Cool Back
Add patterns, stickers and a glitter edge on the back.

🔄 Variations

Pretend Phone
Call your stuffed animals or squishies and invent whole conversations.
Photo Shoot
Use a mini phone to take pretend photos of your squishies at the shop.
Screen-Free Time
On a rainy day, the phone keeps you busy without any power.

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)

Can I make calls with it?
Only in your imagination! It's a paper squishy with no electronics.

How do I get the corners round?
Use small snips and round them off piece by piece, or a pair of curved scissors.

Which color is best?
Pick your child's favorite color. Pastels are popular for phones.

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: Handy-Squishy.