Get crafty with your little ones and make these adorable bat friends! What a fun way to encourage creative thinking and imaginative play.
Crafting can be a delightful way to spend time, especially when the activity results in something as charming and versatile as a popsicle stick bat puppet. This simple craft idea is perfect for kids and adults alike, offering a fun Halloween-themed project that can also spark imaginative play.
Whether you’re preparing for a Halloween party, looking for educational activities, or just aiming to have some crafty fun, this guide will help you create a bat puppet that’s sure to impress.
Make Halloween spooktacular with this awesome popsicle stick bat puppet art project! Nothing screams ‘Boo!’ quite like a homemade bat puppet! Let the fun begin!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Bat Wing Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Black Markers {or craft paint}
- Wiggle Eyes – two per bat puppet
Directions:
- First print out the bat wing template above on white cardstock paper.
- Using scissors, have children trim out the bat wings from the printable. One printable will makes TWO WINGS FOR ONE CRAFT STICK BAT.
- Before you discard the excess white paper, cut out TWO small triangle pieces for the fangs.
- Now grab your jumbo popsicle stick {one per bat.}
- Have children color {or paint} it completely black. Set aside.
- Next grab the black cardstock paper.
- Cut out one set of bat ears for each bat you are making.
- Ready to assemble? Glue the wing cutouts to the back of the popsicle stick shape, along with the bat ears.
- Finish off by gluing on the wiggle eyes, as well as the paper fangs.
- Display/display your new BATTY FRIENDS!
- Psst – I “curled/folded” my finished bat wings to give them some dimension, after they were completely dry!
Story Time Recommendations:
Take a look at these book recommendations that complement our craft tutorial perfectly.
- I’m Not Scary by Raahat Kaduji
- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies
- It’s Raining Bats & Frogs by Rebecca Colby
- Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro
- Fiona the Fruit Bat by Dan Riskin
RELATED —> Handprint Bat Keepsake
Don’t you just love these #cutenotscary bat friends made from popsicle sticks? Be sure to also check out our paper plate version as well!
We also have our Paint Splat Halloween Night and Chalk Art Bat craft tutorials that you should check out today. Happy crafting, my friends!
Craft Stick Bat Friends
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