DIY Egg Carton Bats

Are you looking for a fun and simple craft idea to get into the Halloween spirit? Why not try making DIY Egg Carton Bats! It's a perfect activity for both kids and adults to enjoy together, and the end result is sure to add a festive flair to your Halloween decorations. Happy crafting!

Egg Carton Bats – Materials:

• Empty egg cartons (recyclable kind not styrofoam or plastic)
• Black paint (acrylic paint works well)
• Paintbrush
• Googly eyes
• White paper (for vampire fangs)
• Scissors
• Ribbon or string
• Craft glue or a hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Prep the Egg Carton: Begin by cutting out individual egg cups from the carton. For the bat shape, cut out two adjoining egg cups. The center of these cups will form the bat’s head while the outside edges can be shaped into wings.
2. Paint: Once your bat shape is ready, paint it black. Depending on the type of paint and the color of your egg carton, you may need one or two coats. Let it dry completely.
3. Vampire Fangs: While the paint is drying, cut out small fang shapes from the white paper. They should be tiny enough to fit onto the bat’s “face.”
4. Add Features: Once the paint is dry, glue the googly eyes onto the front of one of the egg cups (this becomes the bat’s face). Below the eyes, adhere the paper fangs, ensuring they’re pointed downwards.
5. Ribbon Attachment: Using a sharp tool (an adult should do this part), poke a small hole on the top of the bat’s head. Thread your ribbon or string through the hole and tie a knot on the inside to secure it.
6. Hang and Enjoy: Find the perfect spot in your home to showcase your bat—maybe from a doorway, on a Halloween tree, on the window or any other fun decor!

Halloween Bat Crafting Tips:

• If you’re crafting with very young children, opt for non-toxic paints and glues.
• For a variation, use different colored paints, or sprinkle some glitter on the wet paint for a sparkling bat!
• If you’re looking to make a whole bat family, consider painting larger egg carton sections as “mama and papa” bats and smaller single sections as “baby” bats. You could add paper for the wings as well.