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October 2, 2013

Halloween Kids’ Craft: Vampire Bat Decoration

I know it’s still a month away, but are your kids getting excited for Halloween?  Mine keep asking when they can dress up and go trick-or-treating.  Can it be the 31st already?  I’m a little anxious too.  🙂
Our house is all decked out spooky style.  Each year I add a few more decor pieces.  I’ve tried to restrain myself this time around, though, because we really do have more than enough.  That’s why I (and my husband) love this vampire bat.  It’s made of balloons, so it’s a one-time use decoration that I don’t have to store. 🙂
And, the kids can practically make it by themselves!  I had to trace the wings and help hold it while my six-year-old attached the parts, but she was really able to do most of it on her own.
Isn’t he a cute little guy?
{MATERIALS}
2 black balloons
black and white cardstock or posterboard
black duct tape
Black string or ribbon
 Blow up your two balloons.  Our bat body was about 12″ in diameter and the head was around 8″ in diameter.  There’s no right or wrong size, though.  You just want the body to be larger than the head.

 

 Attach them at the knots with your black duct tape.
 Now trace and cut out two bat wings, two ears, and two eye centers with your black cardstock. These are super easy to free-hand.  You can also just draw the eye centers on with black marker if you’d like.
 Trace and cut out eyeballs and fangs with white cardstock.
Now attach all the parts with black duct tape.  Just be sure to put them in the right place the first time because the balloons will pop if you try to remove and re-position.
Tie your string or ribbon at the center where the head and body meet and hang from the ceiling.
There you have it!  Such a cute little bloodsucker.
This is really one of the most simple crafts you can make with your kids.  They’ll love it!

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  1. Chad and Catherine says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    This is so cute!
  2. Joanna Pabel says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    it's a great idea!
  3. Junk Chic says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Stopping by from the thrifty Thursday blog link up party via Living well spending less...love your cute bat! I will have to make one with my kids!
  4. Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says

    October 4, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Oh my gosh, what a fun craft. I love how easy it is and yet it turned out SO great. I think my kids would love to make these. Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up to Thrifty Thursday.
  5. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:13 am

    very cute! so easy as well!
    Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse Party! I'll be featuring this tomorrow. :)
  6. Chelsea B. says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Super cute! My son would love this! I'd love for you to come join our Halloween Party!!!
  7. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    October 6, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Oh my gosh I love the little face, too cute! Thanks for sharing this at my link party, pinning for sure!
    • Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      October 7, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      By the way, I featured this on my blog today! You can check it out here, and grab a Featured button if you don't already have one: http://practicallyfunctional.com/20-halloween-crafts-recipes/
  8. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    What a cute idea! :)
  9. Ritchil Shafer says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Too cute! My little boy would love this! Pinned!

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