Cat Dumpling Paper Squishy Template

Paper squishy dumpling with pointy cat ears, whiskers and a happy little smile

Meow! This dumpling got pointy cat ears and fine little whiskers. It’s made for cat-crazy kids who think everything is better with ears.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the cat dumpling as a flat squishy about 4.7 in wide with front and back, and as a 3D dumpling to fold, both in color and to color. You also get a page of mini dumplings. Prints on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Dumpling Collection
Size
flat about 4.7 in · 3D about 2.2 in
Pages
5 × A4
Craft time
20–45 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

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1
Page 1: Flat Squishy in Color
Front and back, about 4.7 in, with cat ears and whiskers.
Page 2
Page 2: Flat Squishy to Color
The same shape as a coloring page for your own colors.
Page 3
Page 3: 3D Dumpling in Color
A flower net of six petals around a hexagon – about 2.2 in across when folded.
Page 4
Page 4: 3D Dumpling to Color
The flower net in black and white to color.
Page 5
Page 5: Mini Dumplings
Tiny cat dumplings for the dumpling blind box.

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print page 3, cut it out and pre-fold all the lines.
2
Cover it with wide clear tape.
3
Fold up the six petals and tape them edge to edge.
4
Stuff with cotton and twist the tips together on top for the pleats.

💡 Tips

  • Don’t cut the ear tips too close, or they’ll bend easily.
  • Trace the whiskers with a fine black pen after coloring.
  • Yarn holds the flat squishy’s shape best.
  • Stuff from the bottom so you don’t dent the face.

🎨 Color Ideas

Just Like Your Cat
Color it to match your own cat or the one next door.
Tabby
Orange with darker stripes on the forehead and cheeks.
Calico
White with orange and black patches.

🔄 Variations

Cat Café
Serve cat dumplings in different fur colors in the bamboo steamer.
Bedtime Buddy
Tuck the flat cat dumpling next to your stuffed animal.
Pencil Case Charm
Punch a hole in a mini cat and clip it to your pencil case.

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 it look like my cat?
Yes, that’s what the coloring version is for – you pick the fur and pattern.

Will the whiskers bend off?
No, they’re drawn on and stay protected under the tape.

Does the cat dumpling fit in the blind box?
The minis from page 5 fit, the big dumpling doesn’t.

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: Katzen-Dumpling.