Your Guide To Blind Bags This Christmas

Dive into the delightful world of blind bags and surprise eggs with these exciting ideas. Discover how blind bags make the ideal presents for people of all ages, from children to adult collectors. We’ll also discuss the magic of making your surprise eggs, which will give your holiday gift-giving a personal touch.

What Are Blind Bags?

A blind bag and surprise egg is a unique gift that adds an element of mystery to the gift-giving experience. These items are typically small and sealed, and the excitement is that you don’t know what’s inside until you open them. Blind bag toys are often figurines or collectables, while surprise eggs hide their toys. These intriguing gifts are ideal for kids of all ages, collectors and adults seeking an element of surprise.

You can discover a range of themes and characters for your blind bag. From farm-themed bags to fairy mystery eggs, we  offer a selection of blind bag gifts. Why not create your blind bag at home? Add a personalised touch this year by simply choose a theme and base your toys and colours around it, with the freedom to be as creative as you like.

How to Make a Blind Bag

Making a themed blind bag is very simple, all it takes are some materials you can find around your home and small gifts that will surprise the receiver.

Material and tools you will need include:

• Scissors
• Envelopes or opaque bags
• Glue or tape
• Wrapping paper
• Craft supplies such as markers
• Ribbon or string
• Themed toys

Next, follow these steps:

1. Choose themed Surprises: Compile a selection of tiny toys, ornaments or sweets.
2. Get the gifts ready: Each little bag or envelope should contain one Christmas surprise. To prevent the receiver from seeing the contents, make sure they are hidden.
3. Decoration: Decorate the outside of the bags or envelopes to bring the festive spirit. Wrap each bag in wrapping paper to make them more aesthetically pleasing. You may also add seasonal illustrations, stickers, or labels. If you want to create anticipation, write a humorous greeting or hint about what’s within.
4. Seal the Bags: Use tape or glue to firmly seal each bag, keeping the surprises concealed until they are unzipped.
5. Add a Ribbon or String, if desired: Each blind bag can have a festive ribbon or string wrapped around it, with a bow at the top, to improve presentation.
6. Give: If you have several blind bags to distribute, you can put them together in a larger ornamental box or gift bag. You might even give them out separately as mini surprises.

Take a look at this tutorial by the Crafty Jas on how they create their blind bags.

The best thing about Christmas blind bags is the personal touch. For little car enthusiasts, consider adding Hot Wheel Cars or car toys to the gift bag. Alternatively, check out the collectable figures of beloved characters like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles so the little ones can lose themselves in a game.

How to Make a Surprise Egg

With a surprise egg, you can create tons of excitement with many more gifts. A surprise egg can be as big or as small as you like.

What You’ll Need to Make a Paper Mache Surprise Egg:

• Mould in the form of a balloon or an egg, to make the surprise egg’s outer shell.
• For producing the paper mache paste, use newspaper strips.
• To make the paper mache paste, combine flour and water.
• Small toys or gifts with a theme: Pick items that go with the theme and will fit into your surprise egg.
• To decorate the completed paper mache egg, use decorative wrapping paper or paint.
• To bind and adorn the final egg, use ribbon or string.

Take a look at this tutorial for a step-by-step guide.

These surprise eggs can be of any size, including a giant surprise egg for an extra-special gift. To make it a theme, consider painting the egg in special colours. Similar to the blind bags, a surprise egg can hide any toy. For a cuddly toy they can cherish, look at soft toys, ideal for toddlers. Or if you have Marvel fanatics in the family, you can add their favourite action figure like Buzz Lightyear and The Joker. The fashionistas can have a doll surprise, with the options of Barbie, Rainbow High characters and LOL Surprise! dolls.

Popular Blind Bags and Surprise Eggs

Surprise eggs and blind bags add a special edge that makes excellent presents for people of all ages. There is a blind bag or surprise egg to fit every taste, whether you want to surprise a young superhero enthusiast with miniature Marvel characters or add a touch of holiday cheer with surprises based around Santa’s Workshop.

• LOL Surprise! dolls
• Rainbocorns
• Bitty Pop
• Disney

Why Are Blind Bags Such Good Gifts?

Blind bags are great presents because they add a sense of surprise and anticipation, heightening the delight of giving presents. Blind bags are a considerate and adaptable option for sharing holiday pleasure because of their element of mystery, accessibility, and collectable appeal.

Gifts for Collectors

For several reasons, a blind gift bag is ideal for adult collectors in the family.  A variety of interests and themes are covered by blind gift bags, so collectors can find products that are in line with their passions. Collectors often enjoy the rush of locating rare or one-of-a-kind objects to add to their collections.

Blind gift bags are also reasonably priced and easily available, making them a considerate option for someone who may already have a sizeable collection. They give you the chance to upgrade your gifts without going over budget.

Element of Surprise

Sometimes, an unexpected gift can feel more special than a gift you have asked for. A blind bad or surprise egg can avoid the disappointment of not getting a desired gift. Furthermore, it brings the magic of Christmas back with its element of surprise. Nowadays, children aren’t often surprised by the gifts they get, as they know what to expect.

According to one study, on how parents purchase for their children at Christmas, 39% of parents said they bought their children what they thought they would want. This is one of the many reasons that make blind bags more thoughtful. Parents know what their children want but don’t necessarily go with their requests.

Another study conducted by Daniel Howard, a marketing professor at the University of Dallas highlights the psychological benefits of receiving wrapped gifts. Howard assessed whether students’ moods would increase with a wrapped gift. The students who received a wrapped present scored themselves in a higher mood than those who had an unwrapped gift. Daniel Howard wrote, “Gift wrapping, through repeated pairing with joyous events in people’s lives, has utility in cuing a happy mood which, in turn, positively biases attitudes” .

Making a Personal Gift

Let’s keep in mind that the thoughtfulness behind a present is more important than its size or price at Christmas. A thoughtfully chosen and delivered surprise has the power to brighten the eyes and warm the hearts of both the giver and the recipient. Embrace the magic of blind bags and spread some cheer!

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