Transform ordinary TP rolls into something extraordinary! Follow our step-by-step tutorial to make spooky little bats your kids will love!
How do you make a Halloween bat out of toilet paper rolls?
Are you looking for a simple and fun craft activity for the kids? Maybe something for the Halloween season? Look no further than a toilet paper roll bat!
This easy tutorial uses everyday items that you most likely have around the house, so picking up materials won’t add to your errand list.
Moreover, this amazing homemade creation will have your little ones flapping their wings with delight! In just a few simple steps they’ll be able to assemble their own friendly flightless bats which can double as unique decorations or even playthings — plus, it’s an incredibly economical way to keep children entertained.
So what are you waiting for? Get ready to get creative and fly into this spooky-fun craft project! Find all the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below. Happy crafting, my friends!
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Parents, it’s time to get creative! You might be asking yourself “How do you make a Halloween bat out of toilet paper rolls?”
Well… let your kids unleash their inner artists with this fun DIY project – toilet paper roll bats!
Who knew rolls of toilet paper could be so much fun? Get crafting today!
Craft Supplies:
- Toilet Paper Roll – one per craft
- Stapler
- Black or Purple Paint Crayon
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black or Purple Cardstock Paper
- Large Cupcake Liners – two per craft
- Craft Scissors
- Small Googly Eyes – two per craft
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – one per craft
Directions:
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the bat’s body.
- Go ahead and use your paint crayon to “paint” one side of the toilet paper roll.
- Set it aside for now.
- Now grab your TWO large cupcake liners.
- Flatten them out with your hands and fold them in half.
- Use the stapler to secure the pieces, so the liners won’t come apart. These will become the bat wings.
- Next grab your sheets of cardstock paper. Cut out fangs and bat ears.
- We are now ready to start assembling! Grab all your elements along the stapler and glue.
- Start off by stapling the jumbo popsicle stick, to the back of your flattened cardboard tube. This way you can hold him like a puppet.
- Follow that up with the wings and then his face & ears.
- Finally, add other embellishments you see fit before displaying/playing with your proudly!!!
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If you are looking for even MORE Halloween crafts, 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
- 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