Handprint Black Bat Keepsake Craft For Halloween
Hi friends! With Halloween being just around the corner, I figured now was better than ever to share this SIMPLE kid craft idea that can be easily framed and turned into some “spooky” decor on the fly!
Today’s Handprint Bat Keepsake w/free printable template is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too. If you have a printer in your home – you are well on your way to pulling this together and creating a great keepsake to treasure for years to come {plus the finished piece fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}
In this post, I’ve included a FREE printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some black paint and have your children add their handprints to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? {I hope we didn’t scare you!} Just grab the freebie below and get to work on creating this Handprint Bat today! Then place in a frame for simple Halloween decor or in a scrapbook for safe keeping.
Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your finished handprint Halloween bat creations with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAPER BAT KEEPSAKE CRAFT WITH —> Craft Stick Bat Friends
Craft Supplies:
- Free Bat Body Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Black Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- First print the free template printable on white cardstock paper.
- Squirt some black paint on a paper plate.
- Paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable, next to the bat’s body.
- Repeat for the other hand/other side.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit on your Handprint Bat Keepsake.
- Then display/gift proudly!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED POST —> Popsicle Stick Halloween Gnome
If you are looking for even MORE craft ideas for Halloween, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun blog posts below {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!}
And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!
- Halloween Keepsake Art
- Handprint Pumpkin Keepsake Canvas
- Popsicle Stick Halloween Gnome
- Paper Plate Handprint Bat
- Chalk Art Bat In The Night
- Wooden Spoon Bat Puppet
- Cupcake Liner Bat Cards
- Styrofoam Cup Bat

Handprint Bat Keepsake
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Craft Paint
Instructions
- First print out the free template printable on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Squirt some black paint on a paper plate.
- Paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable, next to the bat's body.
- Repeat for the other hand/other side. Clean off excess paint from hands with a few paper wipes and a quick trip to the sink.
- Set aside the decorated paper piece to let it dry completely.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit on your Handprint Bat Keepsake.
- Then display/gift proudly!
- Don't forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts