11 Spooky Paper Craft Bats For Your Halloween Setup

Frightfully Fun: Paper Craft Bats To Haunt Your Halloween Decor

Here are 11 Spooky Paper Craft Bats to choose from if you’re on the hunt for last-minute decorations to add to your Halloween setup.

You can whip up a colony of these paper bats in no time, making it ideal for busy schedules. Plus, they are beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels. With simple instructions, even kids can get involved in the creative process!

Moreover, creating paper craft bats is an affordable Halloween decor option. All you need are basic crafting supplies like paper, scissors, and glue, making it accessible to everyone.

If you’d like to personalize your bats, you can easily do so by using different colors of paper, tweaking the size of the bats, and changing the animal’s expressions. After all, there’s no rule that Halloween bats should always be plain and pure black.

Depending on your current Halloween theme at home, you can explore plenty of paper crafts bats other than the classics. And in this collection of tutorials, you will discover numerous ideas to give paper bat decorations a unique twist.

Some DIY paper bats are designed with movable wings or strings, allowing them to be positioned in various dynamic poses, making your decor interactive and eye-catching.

Others look stunning in a colony, just like the Halloween paper bat chandelier—the more you craft, the more impressive they look.

From a “flying” bat with a 3D design to bats made from pinecones, this curated list of paper bat crafts is effective to get your creative juices flowing.

Also, since these bats strike a perfect balance between spookiness and cuteness, they add a touch of Halloween fright while maintaining a charming appeal. You can display them around the house without worrying that the kids would find them scary.

You can stick some of the paper bats on walls to create a spooky bat colony effect. Arrange them in flight formations or hanging upside down to give your space a slightly haunted ambiance.

Another thing you can try is stringing them together to make garlands or banners. Hang them across doorways, mantels, or walls for a festive and playful Halloween touch.

Whichever way you incorporate these paper bats into your decor and festivities, they will likely to capture the attention of both Halloween and DIY enthusiasts.

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Check Out The Easy And Creative Paper Bats Crafts Tutorials Below

Whether you’re a crafting novice or an experienced pro, these step-by-step paper craft bats tutorials offer something for everyone. Transform simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue into hauntingly delightful bat decorations for your home.

From wall decor and window silhouettes to creative chandeliers and interactive toys, these crafts will make your Halloween truly unforgettable. So gather your friends and family, and let’s craft together!

I included preview photos and descriptions for each craft, so you can find the ultimate DIY paper bats to make for your home. And in case you’ve already made some of these bats last year and loved them, consider leaving a nice comment or your feedback on the craft.

I and our fellow crafters would love to hear your thoughts on these cute paper Halloween decorations.

When you’re ready, dive into the DIY world of paper bats and create your very own bat colony that will impress all your trick-or-treaters.

Check out the tutorials below and prepare to make this Halloween the most spooktacular one yet!

Hanging Bat from a Toilet Roll Tube

Transform a toilet roll into an easy and cute hanging bat craft, and enjoy a vampire-inspired Halloween decor.

Designer: Sarah of Parrot Street
Materials Used:

A toilet roll
Black paint, pens or crayons
A piece of card
Sticky tape
A sharp pencil
Sticky tack
A pipe cleaner
Eye stickers
A scrap of white paper

Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written

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Simple Paper Bat Craft

Adorable Halloween displays don’t need to be complicated and expensive—this simple paper bat craft is a proof.

Designer: Andreja Vučajnk of Easy Peasy and Fun
Materials Used:

Black paper
White paper
Scissors
Glue
Googly eyes or eye stickers (optional)

Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written + Video

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Easy Paper Bat Craft

This playful bat paper toy is so easy that even preschoolers can join in the fun!

Designer: Helen of Arty Crafty Kids
Materials Used:

White Card Stock
Craft Stick
Glue Stick
Scissors
Colouring Pens/Pencils or Crayons
Bat template (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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Origami Bat

This cute little bat is the perfect craft for you if you’re a beginner and would like to learn the art of origami.

Designer: Muhaiminah Faiz of The Craftaholic Witch
Materials Used:

Colored craft papers
Pen
Scissors
Craft glue

Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written + Video

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Origami Bats

Here’s another origami bat worth checking out! It’s fun and makes a great prop for teaching kids exciting facts about bats.

Designer: Unspecified through Deceptively Educational
Materials Used:

Construction paper
Googly eyes

Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written

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Flapping Bat Craft

I love creative crafts that double as cool toys. If you’re the same, then this flapping bat craft is a must-try.

Designer: Debbie Chapman of One Little Project
Materials Used:

Bat template
Black cardstock
Tacky glue
Plastic straw
Tape
Glue tape
Googly eyes
Scissors
Ruler

Completion Time: approx. 5 – 10 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written

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DIY Halloween Paper Bat Chandelier

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Designer: Allison of Dream {a Little} BIGGER for Amy of Mom Spark
Materials Used:

Wood embroidery hoops
Black paint
Black string
Black zip ties
Black cardstock
Silhouette cut file for small bats and big bats or image to use as a template (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: approx. 20 – 30 minutes
Size: Large
Format: Written

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Hanging Bat Craft for Kids

These hanging bats are a treat to make, so you can easily create a few and have fun hanging them around the house.

Designer: Chelsey of Buggy and Buddy
Materials Used:

Cardboard tube
Tempera paint and paintbrush
Construction paper
Black pipe cleaners
Scissors
Single hole punch
Glue
Googly eyes
Marker
Bat wing template – optional (available inside the tutorial)

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written + Video

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Easy Pinecone Bats

Incorporate the wonders of nature into your Halloween craft and try out these easy pinecone bats.

Designer: Melissa Lennig of Fireflies and Mud Pies
Materials Used:

Pinecones
Stiffened black felt
Scissors
Googly eyes
Hot glue and hot glue gun

Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Small
Format: Written

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Paper Bats

An easy and adorable paper bat craft that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.

Designer: Krokotak
Materials Used:

Bat template
Pencil
Construction paper
Scissors
Construction paper
Googly eyes

Completion Time: approx. 5 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Photo tutorial + Video

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Paper Bat Craft

Your kids will likely be obsessed with this awesome paper bat craft with three-dimensional effect.

Designer: Kate Grono of The Craft Train
Materials Used:

Printable bat template (available inside the tutorial)
Card stock (A4)
Hole punch
Hat elastic
Scissors

Completion Time: approx. 10 – 15 minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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