Popsicle Stick Bat Puppets For Halloween

No need to let the kids go batty this weekend! I’ve got a simplest Halloween kid craft idea EVER and you are going to want to check it out!

Keep on scrolling to see how I pulled together these 5-minute Craft Stick Bat Friends with simple craft materials that you probably already have in your home! Not to mention, with the FREE bat wing printable template I’ve included in today’s post, there is really NO REASON not to recreate it! #gluedtomycrafts

Happy crafting and making fun pretend play pieces, my “spook-tacular” friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished popsicle stick bats on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR BAT PUPPET CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Handprint Bat

Craft Supplies:

Large Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – one per bat puppet
Free Bat Wing Printable Template
White Cardstock Paper
Colored Printer
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. 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 😉

PAIR YOUR BAT PUPPETS WITH OUR —> 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!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Cupcake Liner Bat Cards

Don't go BATTY trying to think of creative crafts for the kids to do this Halloween! This Cupcake Liner Bat card idea is super simple!

Craft Stick Bat Friends

5 from 1 vote

PRINT THIS TUTORIAL

Tools:

Colored Printer
1 Scissors
Black Marker {or craft paint}

Supplies:

Instructions:

First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
Using scissors, have children trim out the bat wings from the printable. One printable will makes TWO WINGS FOR ONE CRAFT STICK BAT. Once cut out, set aside.
Now grab your jumbo popsicle stick {one per bat} Have children color {or paint} it completely black. Set aside.
Next grab the black cardstock. 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 and drawing on "fangs" with the white puffy paint to the front.
Then play/display your new BATTY FRIENDS! Psst - I "curled/folded" my finished bat wings to give them some dimension, after they were completely dry 😉

Find MORE great craft tutorials on our website!

Handprint Bat Keepsake

Today's Handprint Bat Keepsake w/free printable template is super easy to make within minutes & it’s relatively inexpensive too.

Paper Bag Frankenstein Puppet

You too can be the "mad scientist" who brings this adorable Paper Bag Frankenstein Monster to life! I'll show you how easy it really is!

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER:

Stained Glass Halloween Lantern

Shine BRIGHT this Halloween season with our tissue paper, stained glass ghost lantern craft idea! It's perfect for in the classroom, at a party or just because moments!

Craft Stick Bat Puppets