- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 4.3 × 3.7 in (10.9 × 9.5 cm)
This sweet pumpkin pie paper squishy features a warm spiced orange filling, a golden scalloped crust, a fluffy swirl of whipped cream on top, and a happy kawaii face with rosy cheeks. Your free download includes 3 versions in both US Letter and A4: the ready-to-make color slice, a coloring page, and a blank outline. Pair it with our apple pie paper squishy and cinnamon roll squishy to build your own cozy autumn bakery collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your pumpkin pie template at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure to turn off the “fit to page” setting. Check the test line in the top corner—it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you chose the coloring page, color the spiced filling, golden crust, and whipped cream swirl now, then let any marker ink dry completely before moving on.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back pie slices with wide clear packing tape rather than taping the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the middle and smooth it outward over the smiling face and crust without stretching the tape, because pulled tape can wrinkle later. This glossy layer makes your paper slice durable, shiny, and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Use your scissors to cut out both the front and back pieces right along the solid black outer line. Take your time following the wavy curve along the top crust and around the pointed tip of the slice, and be sure to keep the narrow white border intact all the way around.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of regular clear tape so the sticky side faces up toward you. Trim the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) outside the paper edge, then snip into this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little tabs will hold your curved crust and angled sides together.
5Join front and back
Lay the front slice directly on top of the back piece with the white unprinted sides facing together. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the edge of the front piece one by one and press them firmly down along the crust and edges. Leave a 4.5 cm (1.75 in) gap open where the pink line in the picture shows—that is your opening for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and gently push them inside through the open gap. Tuck the stuffing into the far corners of the pointed tip and wavy crust first, then fill the slice until it feels soft and puffy. Stop before it gets too full so the taped seams do not pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the stuffing opening and seal the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges around the crust and slice so every seam is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Your cozy dessert is ready to enjoy! Give your puffy pumpkin pie a gentle squeeze and watch the slice puff right back up. If you want a slow-rising squishy, prick 1 tiny pinhole in the back so the air escapes slowly when you press it.
Free Pumpkin Pie Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- The pie slice feels hard. You packed a bit too much filling inside the wedge. Gently peel open the gap, pull out a few pieces of stuffing until the slice feels soft, and tape it shut again.
- Tape wrinkles on the filling. Stretched packing tape leaves creases across the smooth orange face of the pie. Lay shorter strips down gently without pulling, smoothing from the center outward.
- A seam pops along the crust. The bumpy scalloped crust edge has lots of curves that can lift if stuffed tightly. Press a fresh short piece of clear tape right across the open spot, overlapping the existing tape.
- Spiced orange marker ink smears. Wet marker ink will smudge under clear packing tape. Always let your hand-colored pie crust and filling dry completely before taping, though regular printer ink is ready right away.
Questions
Can I use glue instead of tape for a bakery paper squishy?
Not for the edges, because glue does not stick to tape-covered paper and the seams would quickly pop open. Folding the snipped sticky tape border over the edge holds your pie slice securely together.
What paper works best for a paper squishy template bakery craft?
Standard plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) is the best choice. Heavy cardstock makes the squishy stiff and it will not squish as nicely.
What can I stuff my pumpkin pie paper squishy with?
Torn plastic grocery bags give a light and crinkly feel, while cotton balls or fiberfill make a soft pillow. You can also use small pieces of memory foam if you want a slow-rising bakery treat.
Can I print the pie template bigger?
Yes! You can print the page at a larger scale such as 120% in your printer settings, as long as you print the front and back together on the same sheet so their sizes match.
Can I make these with a class or a group?
Yes! Print 1 sheet per person and cut the tape strips in advance so kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping; plan about 30 minutes for the activity.
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