Pineapple Paper Squishy Template

Yellow pineapple with a green leafy crown, diamond pattern and a wide smile as a colorful paper squishy

A pineapple brings vacation vibes to the playroom: a spiky crown, a bold diamond pattern and a huge grin. The pineapple squishy is a showstopper for every summer fan.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF holds the colorful pineapple with front and back, a coloring page and mini pineapples. Finished, it stands about 5.5 inches tall with the face in the middle and the diamond pattern on the back too. Print on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Fruit & Veggies
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 leaf tips are narrow, so cut with the white border and reinforce with tape.
  • Stuff the body first, then the crown only loosely so it does not flop.
  • A little yarn tucked into the leaves helps the crown stand up.
  • The face sits between diamonds, so use a thin pen there.

🎨 Color Ideas

Sunny yellow
Alternate yellow and orange in the diamonds and make the dots darker.
Tropical crown
Use three greens from light to dark for the leaves.
Cotton candy pineapple
Pink and purple instead of yellow – a fantasy pineapple for party time.

🔄 Variations

Pineapple charm
A mini pineapple with a hole in the crown makes a bag charm.
Luau party
Line up a row of colorful pineapples as table decor at a summer party.
Pineapple family
Arrange one big pineapple with several minis as a family.

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)

What is the best way to color the diamonds?
Alternate two shades of yellow and the classic pineapple pattern almost makes itself.

Does the crown stay upright?
Yes, with tape all around and loose stuffing. Too much cotton makes the leaves stick out.

Do I need to laminate it?
Laminating sheets work but are optional. Wide tape does the job just fine.

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: Ananas-Squishy.