Last Updated on February 17, 2017 by Diane Hoffmaster

This easy bat craft project for kids makes upcycling fun!  Crafting is a great way to spend a chilly, October afternoon.  With Halloween quickly approaching, getting into the spooky spirit of the holiday is a fun activity to keep kids busy.  Crafting is always a lot more eco-friendly when you can take things you find around your home and turn them into something new.  Not to mention the money you save on expensive 'craft kits' sold at a lot of specialty stores! This creepy little egg carton bat is a fun upcycled craft for Halloween.  You will only need a few simple supplies other than a cardboard egg carton so it shouldn't cost too much to get started.  If you are looking for easy Halloween crafts for kids, why not teach them a lesson about upcycling at the same time?  I will include a few affiliate links below for supplies you might need for this easy Halloween bat craft and I appreciate any shopping you do through them.

Easy Bat Craft Project for Kids

 

Bat Craft Supplies:

Cardboard egg carton

Scissors

Black paint

Paint brush

Googly eyes

Glue

White paint pen or marker

Halloween Ribbon for hanging

 

Bat Craft Directions:

Cut out three connected sections of the cardboard egg carton.  Trim the edges as needed.

Cut out small indentations in the two outer sections to give it a wing-like appearance

Paint the entire thing with black paint and let dry.

Glue the googly eyes onto the middle section of the egg carton.

Make a smile and tiny fangs on the center section under the eyes

Poke a hole in the top of the center section and thread the ribbon through it in a loop.

Hang and enjoy your upcycled egg carton bat!

 

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