Kids CraftsNo. 9803 · The 2026 edition
Rocking Bat Craft
Get ready to spread your wings and create a spooky yet adorable friend with this simple bat project! Using just a few basic supplies, you can craft a charming paper bat that's perfect for Halloween de
Our own summary of the original by In The Playroom — the full post and photos live at intheplayroom.co.uk.
This engaging craft guides you through making a paper bat using black and white construction paper, scissors, and glue. You'll cut and fold the paper to form the body, trace and cut out wings from a template, and assemble the eyes with layered circles or googly eyes. Finally, add personalized details like fangs or color to bring your bat to life.
You'll need
Directions
- Cut a perfect circle from your thick black construction paper.
- Fold that circle right down the middle to form the main shape of the bat.
- Grab the bat template and trace its wings onto the black paper before cutting them out.
- Cut two tiny black circles and two slightly bigger white circles for the eyes.
- Glue the black circles onto the white ones, then stick them to the front of the folded body. Swap in googly eyes if you want a more playful vibe.
- Glue the cut-out wings to the outer edges of the folded body.
- Spruce up your creation with extra touches like white crayon fangs or colorful accents.
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