A Little Flying Bat Friend

With Halloween fluttering just around the corner, it’s time for a fang-tastically fun craft project. This is an easy-peasy activity that will make both kids and adults go batty (because of how fun it is).

Materials & Supplies

Wooden clothespins

Scissors
Glue
Bat template or black construction paper

Optional: #TableSettingIsMyLife Color In Bat Template
Optional: #TableSettingIsMyLife Black Bat Template

Bonus: Crafting Tunes 🎵 Check out our crafting playlist on YouTube.

Full Tutorial Video

Step 1: Slice and Dice Your Batty Blueprint

Begin by cutting out the bat shapes and paper strips from the #TableSettingIsMyLife bat template. Alternatively, if you prefer a more colorful look, use the color-in version and color your bat or trace onto black construction paper to ensure your bat is black and opaque on both sides..

Step 2: Just Wing It

Add a dab of glue to the bottom of the clothespin, placing your strip of paper in the middle. Then fold the paper tabs against the clothes pin, nice and tight to create a crease.

Step 3: Bat-tle Grounds

With the clothespin open, apply glue along one side at the bottom and attach the paper strip securely. Repeat this process for the other side to ensure the strip is firmly in place.

Step 4: Bat Body Boogie

Gently fold both wings of the bat upwards. Apply glue along the bat's belly and attach to the top of the clothespin. Make sure the center of the wings aligns with the center of the paper strips for a balanced look.

Step 5: Tab-tastic Finishing Touches

Place a small amount of glue at the end of each paper strip, and attach them to the bat's wings. Your new little bat friend is now ready to take flight. Boo!