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DIY Squishies

DIY Squishies

Easy to make and fun to squish, DIY Squishies are great gifts for friends, family, and teachers. Plus, they're a creative DIY craft for kids!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up

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CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Disposable Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Memory Foam Pillow
  • Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Remove the outer cover from memory foam pillow and cut a small, square portion out of the corner.

  • Step 2

    With the help of an adult, slowly cut away small portions from your piece of memory foam to reach your desired shape. We made a pizza!

  • Step 3

    In a disposable cup, mix 1/2 Tbsp water with brown acrylic paint until fully combined.

  • Step 4

    Using a paint brush, paint the top and sides of the memory foam pizza shape to create the crust.

  • Step 5

    Mix different colors of acrylic paint with water to add toppings like cheese, pepperoni, and peppers! Let dry overnight.

  • Step 6

    Once the paint has dried: squish, squish, squish!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Budget-friendly memory foam pillows can be found at most mass retailers or online.
  • Save leftover pillow pieces to create more shapes for your squishy collection, like a donut, watermelon, and other fun shapes.
  • Add more water in small increments to your paint mixture if needed. It should be smooth, but not runny.
  • Love squishing and fidget toys? See what else Crayola has to offer!

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