Make Budget-Friendly Bat Halloween Decor With Felt and a Branch From Your Yard

Transform a simple yard branch into a spooky yet budget-friendly Halloween decoration with this easy DIY bat project.

Medium budget

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This tutorial guides you through creating a whimsical bat decoration using felt, a natural branch, and a few craft supplies. By layering colored felt, adding painted toothpick teeth, and attaching miniature accessories, you'll craft a charming bat that's perfect for Halloween decor without breaking the bank.

Directions

Find a simple bat illustration online or draw one yourself using basic shapes. Transfer the design onto sturdy paper, then carefully cut it out to create your pattern.

Place the pattern on your black felt and outline it with chalk. Cut along the chalk lines, then brush away any remaining marks. If you don't have chalk, use a pen or marker to trace the shape, then flip the felt over so the lines are hidden on the back.

Repeat the tracing and cutting process on a second sheet of felt, choosing a vibrant color like orange. This piece will serve as the backing for your bat.

Dip the sharp ends of two toothpicks into white acrylic paint to create teeth. After the paint dries, trim the painted tips off with wire cutters.

Trim the backs off a pair of tiny sunglasses so they sit flat. Apply a small amount of low-temperature hot glue to the center of the black felt bat and press the sunglasses into place.