DIY Mystery Paper Squishy Blind Bag – Printable Squishy Craft for Kids

Do your kids love squishy toys, surprise bags, and cute collectibles? This DIY Mystery Paper Squishy Blind Bag is a fun printable activity that lets kids experience the excitement of opening a mystery toy and making their very own paper squishy!

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If you’re a babysitter looking for a creative activity, a parent planning a fun afternoon at home, or a kid who can’t get enough of squishy toys, this printable mystery squishy kit is a fun way to combine crafting and surprises.

The idea is simple: an adult prints and assembles a little mystery box, places the paper squishy pieces and collector card inside, and gives it to a child to open. Once the mystery is revealed, kids get to make their own squishy using the printed designs, tape, and stuffing!

The first character in the Play & Surprise series is Poppi Berry, an adorable strawberry squishy with a VERY RARE collector card. She’s character number 001, making her the original Play & Surprise squishy!

Watch How to Make Your Mystery Paper Squishy Blind Bag

Want to see exactly how the mystery box and paper squishy come together? Watch the video below to see how I assemble the Play & Surprise box, prepare Poppi Berry, and put together the complete mystery squishy surprise!

What Is a Mystery Paper Squishy Blind Bag?

If you’ve seen kids getting excited about mystery toys and blind bags, you know how much fun it can be to open a surprise without knowing exactly what’s inside.

This printable brings that same excitement to a DIY paper squishy craft!

Instead of purchasing a finished squishy, kids receive a little mystery box containing everything they need to create their own paper squishy. They’ll open the package, discover their character, and turn two flat paper designs into a soft, puffy creation.

The adult does a little preparation beforehand, but the fun of discovering and making the squishy belongs to the kids!

This is a great screen-free activity for:

• Babysitting afternoons and nanny activities
• Playdates and sleepovers
• Rainy days and indoor activities
• Kids who love squishy toys and collectibles
• At-home crafts and creative play
• Birthday party activities and favors

Meet Poppi Berry – The First Play & Surprise Squishy!

Poppi Berry is a sweet strawberry character with a bubbly personality. She’s also marked VERY RARE on her collector card because she’s the original character and the first squishy in the series.

Her collector card includes:

• Name: Poppi Berry
• Collection Number: 001
• Rarity: VERY RARE
• Personality: Sweet, bubbly & one of a kind!

Kids can keep their collector card as part of their squishy collection.

What’s Included in the Free Printable?

This printable mystery paper squishy kit includes three pages:

Page 1: Paper Squishy Pieces & Collector Card

This page includes two matching strawberry designs. These will become the front and back of the paper squishy. It also includes Poppi Berry’s collector card.

Pages 2–3: Mystery Squishy Box

These two pages create the mystery box that holds the surprise. The box features a fun blue and yellow star design, colorful little stars, and mystery squishy wording on the front and back.

The assembly instructions are printed right on the box pages, making it easy to prepare your mystery package.

What You’ll Need

You’ll need just a few basic supplies to prepare the mystery bag and make the paper squishy.

For the mystery box:

• Printed mystery squishy box pages
• Scissors
• Tape or glue

For making the paper squishy:

• Printed strawberry designs
• Clear tape
• Scissors
• Cotton balls or polyfill stuffing

That’s it! No special craft supplies or complicated materials needed.

How to Prepare the Mystery Squishy Bag

This is the adult preparation part. Whether you’re a babysitter, nanny, parent, or teacher, you can put together the surprise before giving it to the kids.

1. Print all three pages of the mystery squishy printable.
2. Cut out the two matching strawberry designs and the Poppi Berry collector card.
3. Assemble the mystery box using the instructions printed on the pages.
4. Place both strawberry designs and the collector card inside the box.
5. Close the box so the surprise stays hidden!

Your mystery squishy package is ready!

Babysitter tip: Prepare a few mystery boxes ahead of time so you have a fun surprise activity ready for your next babysitting day. You can even bring along a small bag of stuffing and clear tape so kids have everything they need to make their squishies.

How to Make Your Paper Squishy

Now comes the fun part! Once kids open their mystery box and discover Poppi Berry, they can turn the two flat strawberry designs into their very own paper squishy.

Here’s how:

1. Cut out both strawberry designs along the outlines.
2. Place the two matching pieces together with the printed sides facing outward.
3. Use clear tape to attach the edges, leaving a small opening.
4. Carefully add cotton balls or polyfill stuffing through the opening until the strawberry becomes soft and puffy.
5. Tape the remaining opening closed.

And that’s it! Kids have made their very own strawberry paper squishy.

They can give Poppi Berry a squeeze, display her with their collector card, or start dreaming up their next squishy creation!

More Ways to Use This Squishy Craft

This mystery paper squishy activity is especially fun because it can be used in so many different ways.

For Babysitters and Nannies

Need a new activity for your next babysitting day? Bring a mystery squishy box and let the kids discover and create their own character. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon crafting without needing a complicated setup.

For Playdates and Sleepovers

Make a mystery box for each child and let everyone open their surprises together. Kids can make their squishies, compare characters, and show off their creations.

For Screen-Free Fun at Home

Keep this printable ready for a rainy afternoon, school break, or a day when kids need something creative to do. It’s an easy indoor craft that combines a surprise with hands-on play.

For Squishy Toy Lovers

If your kids love squishy toys, NeeDoh-style sensory toys, paper squishies, and collecting cute characters, they’ll love making their own little squishy friend.

Download the Free Mystery Paper Squishy Printable

Ready to open a surprise and make your own squishy?

Download the free three-page Play & Surprise Mystery Paper Squishy printable below. You’ll get:

• Two matching strawberry paper squishy designs
• Poppi Berry’s VERY RARE collector card
• A two-page mystery squishy box template

Print it, assemble the mystery box, hide the surprise inside, and let the kids discover Poppi Berry!

She’s the very first character in the Play & Surprise series, so she’ll always be character number 001.

OPEN • MAKE • SQUISH!

This printable is for personal use. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. This is a DIY paper craft, not a finished store-bought squishy toy.

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