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How-to Make a Spooky Egg Carton Bat Decoration

Egg carton Halloween bat craft for kids

Summer’s finally gone and Fall it starting up.

What does that mean in our house? “New…craft…projects!!!” (in my best Oprah voice). Yay!

I saw these egg carton bats on Pinterest and thought they were adorable for the boys to do. My 18 month old even got in on this project. I love that he can start crafting with his big brother now :)

Getting Started

Since I’m completely stocked up on egg cartons (I have around 50-60 in the garage), I thought this idea to would put them to great use. I grabbed a couple different styles of ribbon and was ready to get started!

Step 1 – Cut Your Egg Carton

I cut my egg carton into four pieces (leaving 3 cups for each bat). Then, I cut the bats wings out on the front of my egg cartons.

Spooky Egg Carton Bat: Cut Your Egg Carton

Step 2 – Paint Your Bats

I used regular black kids craft paint for our bats. I had the boys paint one coat and let dry for half an hour. You can see how serious they were about painting their bats…my little artists :)

Spooky Egg Carton Bat: Paint Your Bats

Step 3 – Finishing Touches

Once your bats are completely dried, add your googly eyes. I used my X-Acto Knife and cut an X at the top of my bat. I slipped a piece of ribbon through and tied a knot on the other side (to keep the ribbon from coming out).

Spooky Egg Carton Bat: Finishing Touches

The boys went “batty” making these. Bats from top to bottom: Mama’s, my oldest boy’s and my toddler’s.

I made a Fall tree for my display this year and hung my bats on there. They looked spook-tactular! I can’t wait to start making more Halloween crafts with the boys.

I think my youngest is really going to enjoy the next 3 months (with all the holiday crafts coming up)!!

Ok, it’s question time! What’s your favorite Halloween craft you love doing with your kids?

Love, Courtney

About Courtney Sanchez

Hi, I'm Courtney and I LOVE crafting! I am a mommy to 3 awesome boys (who keep me very busy) and wife to a loving husband. Crafts by Courtney is where I like to hang out ;)

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