Tuesday, October 22, 2013

WE'VE GONE BATTY

Look at these spooky hanging bats from HGTV! This is project is super easy, and lots of fun for the kiddos! Check it out.....

Hanging Bats

Materials Needed:

  • black craft foam
  • scissors
  • fishing line
  • googly eyes

Trace and Cut Out Bat With Bat Template

Print out the bat template attached above and fold in half, then cut out (Images 1 and 2). Use a pencil to trace the bat shape onto a piece of black craft foam then cut it out (Images 3 and 4).
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Hanging Bats

Add Googly Eyes

Attach googly eyes to the bat's head with a dab of craft glue.

Hanging Bats

Punch Hole and Add Fishing Line

Use a hole punch to create a hole at the bottom of the bat's body for hanging (Image 1). Slide 6-12" of fishing line through the hole and knot it (Image 2). Hang your finished bats from low tree limbs or porch overhangs (Image 3).
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Hanging Bats
Hanging Bats
Hanging Bats