Enjoy the satisfaction of squeezing and releasing with these super fun Squishy Crafts for Kids! Lots of fun shapes that are perfect for kids & the kid at heart!

I’m sure we’ve all owned a stress ball at some point in life. You know, those little yellow balls with smiley faces which you can squeeze when stressed? I don’t know about you, but I had fun simply throwing these around when I was in a good mood!

Nowadays, we’ve got a new version of the stress ball – squishies! Yes, they’re exactly as they sound – you squish them and when you release, they bounce back to their original shape. While the function is exactly the same as a regular stress ball, the fun part about squishies is that they come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

You can of course, buy a squishy, but where’s the fun in that? Let’s go ahead and make some squishy crafts for kids and adults, which you can keep for yourself or hand out to friends at school. They’re great to play with as regular toys as well, so let’s get crafting!

10 Satisfying Squishy Crafts for Kids to Make

1. DIY Squishy Cake

Consumer Crafts has a super cute little squishy cake that makes a lovely charm! You can string it on a keychain, on your bag zipper or your purse hooks. Or you can use it the next time your teddy bears have a picnic or tea party!

2. Watermelon Squishy

Doesn’t this watermelon squishy from Buggy and Buddy look delicious? But don’t eat it – it’s made of foam! This is a really easy squishy to make and you can make it as big or small as you like, as a half slice or a wedge.

3. Heart Valentine Squishy

We’ve all seen those memes that say that no one wants flowers and chocolates for Valentine’s Day – they just need someone to clean the house! Well, while not house cleaning material, these squishies from Steamsational will at least take the stress off – in a loving way!

4. Emoji Paper Squishies

Did you know that you can make squishies out of paper? Well, Red Ted Art shows us its possible, and you can make them in any style you like. We particularly love these silly emoji squishies – perfect for today’s kids!

5. DIY Heart Squishy

Here’s another large heart shaped squishy, this time from Life’s Carousel. After all, what better way to show someone you care than by finding a solution to squish their stress away!

6. Assorted Squishies for Kids

Down Redbud Drive has a great idea that’ll come in handy when you’re looking for stocking stuffers around holiday season. They feature an assortment of squishies in different shapes, which can easily fit into those empty stockings!

7. Christmas Tree Squishies

When stress can affect you all year round, shouldn’t you be prepared with squishies for every season? Buggy and Buddy certainly think so, which is why they’ve got this cute little Christmas tree squishy craft!

8. DIY Rainbow Squishy

Just looking at the ‘squishability’ of this DIY squishy from Sugar Spice and Glitter feels so satisfying! It looks good too, so you can use it to do double duty as a squishy as well as a bright piece of desk decor!

9. Junk Food Squishies

Mark Montano has some really cute Kawaii-style squishies that would work perfectly well as pretend food in a play restaurant! They also work well as little gifts for filling stockings or as party favors at a kiddie party.

10. Pizza Squishy

When you can have squishies in the shape of watermelon, fries, cookies and doughnuts, why should pizza be left out? Teen Services Depot agrees, and they’ve got a tutorial for an absolutely adorable little squishy pizza slice!

Aren’t these DIY squishies really cute? After trying these out, you can give your own designs a go – they’re sure to turn out well! A lot of these squishies can be used as decor pieces or toys, and they even work well whenever you need a small gift to fill a treat bag or a gift hamper. Enjoy squishing!