This flying paper bat is a quick and easy Halloween craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a cute decoration ready to hang for Halloween. All you need is the free printable template, a bit of cutting, folding, and gluing – and you’re good to go! It’s simple, mess-free, and makes for a fun project to get into the Halloween spirit.

This paper bat craft is a great option for last-minute DIY Halloween decorations.

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Make Your Paper Bat Craft for Halloween

Let’s get started with our flying paper bat craft!

What You’ll Need:

• This free Printable Paper Bat Template
• Colorful cardstock paper for printers (or white)
  
• Coloring tools (if printing on white paper)
• Scissors
• Glue (I recommend glue stick)
• A hole punch (1/4” or 3 mm)
• String for hanging

Make Your Flying Paper Bat:

1. Print out the free printable bat template and cut out the parts. Print directly on colorful cardstock, or use white cardstock and color by hand.

2. Fold the wings and ears inward along the dashed lines, so the lines stay hidden inside the fold.

3. Glue the two parts of the body to each other, with the illustrated sides facing outwards. Leave the ears unglued so they can bend to the sides.

4. Spread glue behind the wings’ tabs and attach a wing to each side of the body. The part of the wing with the multiple spikes should point to the bat’s tail. Make sure the wings are aligned with each other.

5. Punch a hole in the round part on the bat’s back, marked with a dot.

6. Insert a string through the hole to hang your bat.

That’s it!  You’ve created a flying bat to hang in your home, classroom, or even on your office. It’s a simple Halloween paper craft and a cute DIY Halloween decoration which you can make alone or with friends.

More Halloween Printables

Looking for more ideas to keep the Halloween crafting going? Check out these printable Halloween freebies:

• Halloween House to Make and Color – A simple yet well-designed paper craft that lets kids create a haunted house from paper. The free printable template combines coloring and crafting, making it a great activity even for younger children.
• Spooky-cute zombie box – Make a paper box with a zombie that pops up from the top! The printable template is ready for you to color, cut and assemble. 
• Mini Printable Trick or Treat Bag – A super cute paper bag with kawaii Halloween characters from my Halloween Clipart Set. Perfect for little treats or surprises, this is a fun and easy craft to assemble.
• Printable Halloween Treat Bag Toppers – Spice up your Halloween treats with these four unique toppers! Each features a quirky character, from a sweet-toothed ghost to a witch who’s got a mind of her own.
• Printable Halloween Stationery Paper – Decorated with characters from my Halloween Clipart Set, this stationery paper is great for writing letters, taking notes, or journaling your Halloween thoughts.
• DIY Felt Bat Plush with a Pouch – For more experienced crafters, this sewing project guides you through making a kawaii bat plush from felt, complete with a pouch and zipper!

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