Hanging Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft for Kids

With the rustling of autumn leaves comes the eerie excitement of Halloween. And while everyone’s busy choosing costumes and stocking up on treats, why not add a little homemade spooky charm to your décor? Enter the super fun and eco-friendly Hanging Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these bats are ready to swoop down and add a spooktastic touch to your space.

Imagine a little bat colony hanging elegantly from a branch, guarding your candy stash or simply adding flair to your living room. And the best part? You’ve probably got most of the materials lying around your home. So, roll up those sleeves and let’s dive into this crafty adventure.

Materials

• Toilet paper roll
• Black paint sticks
• Black and white construction paper
• Googly eyes
• Hole punch or scissors
• Black pipe cleaners
• A sturdy stick (from your garden or a nearby park)
• Vase
• Double-sided tape
• Glue

Steps to Create Your Hanging Bat Craft:

1. Bat Body Base: Grab your toilet paper roll and color it all over with the black paint stick.
2. Wings and Ears: From the black construction paper, cut out bat wings and small triangular ears. Use double-sided tape to secure the wings to the back and glue the ears inside the roll’s top.
3. Face Your Fears: Add the googly eyes with a bit of glue or tape. Then, cut two small triangles from the white paper for fangs, sticking them below the eyes.
4. Feet First: Fold your black pipe cleaner in half and cut it. Then, take one half and fold and cut it again. Twist a small section around one end to craft the bat’s feet. Do this again for the other foot. Now, create two small holes on either side of the toilet paper roll’s bottom, slide the longer end of the pipe cleaner foot through, and secure with tape.
5. Hanging Out: Attach your crafted bat upside down to the stick by wrapping the middle section of the bat’s feet around the stick. Secure well. Finally, place your stick inside the vase, letting your bat dangle and dance.

Tips for Bat-tastic Success:

• Precision Punching: When making holes for the feet, ensure they’re placed evenly so your bat hangs straight.
• Secure Well: Use a generous amount of double-sided tape or glue for the wings and ears to ensure they stay in place.
• Vase Variation: You can fill your vase with black marbles, candy corn, or even orange and black ribbons to add more festive charm.

Skills Gleaned from This Craft:

• Creativity and Imagination: From designing the bat’s face to picking out the perfect stick, the creative choices are endless.
• Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and assembling are all excellent ways to hone those fine motor skills.
• Recycling Awareness: This craft emphasizes the fun and importance of upcycling everyday items.

Alright, crafty pals, you’re all set to build your bat brigade! Enjoy the process, make memories, and before you know it, you’ll have a fluttering fleet of bats ready to celebrate Halloween with you. Happy crafting!

Age Suitability

This activity is good for toddlers aged children 3 years old and up with adult assistance.

Mess Level

The mess level for this activity is low.

Difficulty to Create 

Easy.

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