Things that go squish in the night can be turned into a craft. I have proof because I have done this. Just now. The raw materials didn’t come from under the bed, though. They came from a box that looked like a whole mess of fun.
The box advertised mystery “Squishies,” which sounded enticing enough to me, but they also added “two steps” and “less than $10,” so I was sold.
Two pouches of goo and a mold come inside the box. I had to massage each pouch for 15 seconds and squeeze the goo into a cup that also comes with the box. What they didn’t include was someone to hold the cup while I squeezed. Luckily, Nate was nearby.
Then, you just stir the two goos together, and they look exactly the same: clear. Once well mixed, it goes right into the mold—for an HOUR!!!! That is a long time when you’re waiting on a mystery.
I waited and wondered: would it be an animal? A space creature? I was really hoping for a space creature.
The wait was torturous, but I finally ended up with a bunny rabbit—if you look really close—or it also looks like a space creature. Mostly, it looks like a gummy candy, and I love to squish it. A lot. Crafting is stressful.
My buddy probably needs a friend. One to turn to when the squishing gets to be too much.
Your Turn: Have you ever made a craft from a kit? How did it turn out?
Fixin' Leaks and Leeks 
The only craft from a kit I’ve made is model aircraft when I was a boy. They never really turned out like the pictures on the box, but they were a fun way to spend holidays as a kid.
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Alex really enjoyed those as well! And Nate loved helping him put them together. Such fun years!
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Never heard of this!
I made potholders from a kit when I was a kid, and again with my kids and now my grandkids. Fun during all the generations.
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That does sound like fun–and I always need potholders!
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Just embroidery and needlepoint, nothing goo-related.
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No goo-based needlepoint? Bummer! (lol) 🙂
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I used kits for various things when I was a child but not for decades now! I’m not a big fan of squishy things so I would avoid this particular kit! 😊
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I miss doing those needlepoint kits that resulted in dots–candle wick stitching? I loved those!
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I made a Venetian mask from a squishy mass that had to be poured into a mold. After it had dried, it looked and felt like porcelain. I then decorated that with feathers and paillets and used it as a prop for Mardi Gras in our jewelry department. I was a Visual Merchandiser back then and had a lot of fun with this one. The most expensive part of this project was my time spent.
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That sounds amazing!
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Yes. I’m a fan of kits. I’m not particularly crafty, and the things I choose are super simple, but I like them when I need a little break. I usually do needlecraft or the like
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I remember doing a cross-stitch kit once, and I loved it.
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I find it relaxing, sonetimes
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Cool! For Christmas, I got Ken a carving kit—it was an alabaster Arctic Hare. He had a lot of fun with it!
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That sounds amazing! I’d love to see a picture when it’s done 🙂
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no i have ten thumbs
and two left feet
never did make
that bird house either!
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Ha! I know what you mean! This squishy kit is super easy–I really couldn’t mess it up–much. I’m just glad Nate was there to hold the cup, so I could pour–otherwise, there would be no result.
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indeed. however, i really do not make things not handy so the letters diy are an anathema to me. but your sight is fun. kudos
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As a kid, I loved the craft and painting kits they advertised between cartoon shows…Presto Paints is one I remember very clearly…like solid paints in tubes:)
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Oh, yes! I remember those 🙂
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Such fun!
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That sounds like fun but it doesn’t look like a rabbit to me – or any other animal. But definitely squishable!
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It definitely does not look like anything recognizable. It took me a while to try to match small pieces of its shape to the shape diagramed on the insert that came in the package.
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It’s cute and that’s what matters!
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