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Flying Bats Window Silhouettes – Halloween Crafts for Kids

September 18, 2017 by Mommy Evolution 8 Comments

While we’re making flying bat window silhouettes today, this tutorial can easily be changed to make pumpkin window silhouettes or any other fun Halloween symbol.

My sons have a love affair with bats.

So come Halloween, it’s time to get out these fascinating creatures and turn them into a fun Halloween crafts for kids.

 

Flying Bat Window Silhouettes - Halloween Craft for Kids | Mommy Evolution

Materials Needed:

  • Construction Paper
  • Tissue Paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Stapler
  • Hole Puncher
  • Piece of Yarn or Ribbon

Directions:

1. Staple two large sheets of construction paper together on one end.

This will help keep them in place.

2. Using a plate as a guide, draw a large circle.

Flying Bat Window Silhouettes - Halloween Craft for Kids | Mommy Evolution

3. Draw out your bat shapes and cut out of the two sheets stapled together.

Flying Bat Window Silhouettes - Halloween Craft for Kids | Mommy Evolution

4. Cut out circles in tissue paper.

Flying Bat Window Silhouettes - Halloween Craft for Kids | Mommy Evolution

5. Overlap tissue over bat openings on one circle, careful to cover entire opening.

Tape edges of tissue to one of the pieces of construction paper to keep tissue in place.

6. Place 2nd large circle on top, matching bat cutouts. Glue the two pieces of construction paper together.

7. Hole punch and insert yarn for hanger.

Flying Bat Window Silhouettes - Halloween Craft for Kids | Mommy Evolution

Looking for more great Halloween ideas? Be sure to check out my collection of Halloween tips, ideas, activities, recipes and more for the entire family.

 

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Comments

  1. Christine says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    What a great craft! I am hoping my little one finds interest in crafts soon!! Soooo many cute ideas out there. Thanks for the share!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 18, 2014 at 11:48 am

      It can be tough to find age appropriate crafts… but your kiddos will get there soon.

      Reply
  2. Kimberly F says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    I love it! And I think this is one craft I could actually pull off!

    Reply
  3. Katie Pinch says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    This craft is so cute, great idea!

    Reply
  4. Crystal & Co says

    September 20, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    What a fun craft that is perfect for Fall! I love decorating our windows with silhouette art like this!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 21, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Have fun and let me know if you try it out, Crystal 😀

      Reply
  5. CS Calkins says

    October 13, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    Very nice quick & easy craft, why even wee ones can put the tissue circles over the pre-cut bats! Many thanks for linking up at After School Linky Party!

    Reply
  6. indah nuria Savitri says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Looks like something my kids will enjoy! Love the pre-cut bats..

    Reply

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