Hanging Foam Bats

Courtesy of H. Camille Smith and Layla Palmer

Hi Friends,

Black craft foam, googly eyes and fishing line are all you need to create a whole colony of swooping, weatherproof bats. Kids big and small will love this quick and easy Halloween craft, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your front yard.

Materials Needed:

• black craft foam
• scissors
• fishing line
• googly eyes
• pencil
• craft glue
• hole punch

Download: Halloween Bat Template

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).



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



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).



These friendly foam bats are a snap to craft. Made using free printable template and inexpensive foam sheets, they're a weatherproof decoration you can display indoors or out.

Have fun...

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Yvonne