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Bat Finger Puppet

By Noreen 31 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Bats are always popular for Halloween,

Create a fun Bat Finger Puppet by Crafty Journal.

and this cute bat finger puppet is easy and fun.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

I recycled a black foam tray that previously held vegetables (never reuse one that has held raw meat), that I had washed.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

It was long and narrow and pretty much bat -shaped.

Materials.

Black Styrofoam Tray

Scissors

Pencil

Scrap Paper to make a pattern.

2 Bright Red Buttons for eyes.

How to Make a Bat Finger Puppet.

1. Fold in half a piece of paper that is aboutย  11 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high, so that folded it is 5 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

2. Use the fold of the paper for the center of the bat’s body, and draw halt a bat out from the fold.

3. While the paper is folded, cut out the half bat.

Open the paper to see the full bat.

4. Make 2 finger holes in the center of the bat’s lower body.ย  I made the bat’s body fairly wide so there would be room for these finger holes.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

Check the fit of the holes.

5. Lay the bat pattern on the black foam tray and move it around until you like the way it fits.

If the pattern is too large for the foam tray, fold it in half again so you can adjust both sides together.

6. Use a pencil to trace the bat onto the foam. Trace the 2 holes also.

7. I used scissors to cut the bat out, but because the tray is so thick, I cut off small chunks of the tray outside the bat lines before I did the fine cutting of the bat itself.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

You can use a craft knife for this, but cut it in layers and don’t try to cut all the way through on the first pass.ย  Make several passes to cut through, as this foam can often by quite thick.

Kids should be supervised with scissors, and an adult should handle a craft knife if one is being used.

8. If the edge is ragged looking, you can rub it gently agains a hard surface. Or you can decide that the rough edge is a cool way for your bat to look.

9. To start the finger holes, I used an ice pick, making several holes quite close together. Then I used one scissor blade to saw around the rest of the circle.

Adults only should do this part.

Crafty Journal - Bat Finger Puppet

10. Glue the buttons on for the eyes, keeping them quite close together.

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Tips

You could use red beads, jewels or sequins for the bat’s eyes.

The bat finger puppet could also be made from black craft foam or even card stock, although paper isn’t very sturdy for a kid’s use.

ยฉ Noreen Doll

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  1. Raj @Pink Chai Style says

    September 2, 2013 at 12:07 am

    What a great idea! I love crafts like this – quick simple and fun for the kids!

    Raj
    Pink Chai Style

  2. Diana Rambles says

    September 2, 2013 at 1:16 am

    Super cute!

  3. Katie Goldsworthy says

    September 2, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Sooo clever! Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday. My kiddos would LOVE this!

  4. Michie says

    September 2, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    so artistic,thanks for sharing.
    Hope you can visit my Inspire me Monday

  5. KC @ Parenting Today says

    September 2, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Love the bat finger puppet! So easy and cute ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. Del @ Spud Nails says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Super cute bat! I like how you used buttons as eyes.
    Found you through Mix it Up Monday.

  7. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:15 am

    What a cute and clever idea! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Pinkoddy says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:17 am

    What a great idea and I love how you’ve recycled the tray

  9. Capri + 3--Theresa says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    That is so cute! I love how the fingers become part of the bat. Thank you for sharing on Artsy Play Wednesday. I pinned it!

  10. SwedishCornerDownUnder...Pernilla says

    September 5, 2013 at 4:00 am

    So cute – I love bats ๐Ÿ˜€
    Greetings from Australiaโ™ฅ ~Pernilla

  11. Katie @ Made to be a Momma says

    September 5, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    This is too cute! My two year old would love this bat…..I would love to have you share at my link party thats going on right now! http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/09/homemade-by-you-66.html

  12. Amber says

    September 6, 2013 at 1:31 am

    Wow I love this creativity in this! Especially that it is such a cheap option! I am always looking for cheap holiday crafts to take into my daughters school. It can get quite expensive to provide craft supplies for 30 kids so this is great!

    Thanks for linking up at The Blog Strut! Pinning this for later ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:52 am

    So fun–love the little eyes ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Itzybellababy says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Wow- what a nice way to reuse some otherwise wasted stuff!

  15. Rosey says

    September 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    This is the cutest thing!! I saw you linked up to The Blog Strut, glad I clicked over. We’ll very likely be making these. ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. antonella says

    September 8, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Too cute! Love the fact that it is super simple… perfect for the little onew, kids will definitely love this!
    I linked over from the Craft Frenzy Friday Link Party where I am participating too with Sympathy Card and Free Sympathy Cut File and would love it if you’d stop by.
    Hugs, Antonella ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Laura says

    September 8, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    A fun idea for Halloween! And upcycled too which is always creative!

  18. Tammy says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Super Cute!!! Thank you for sharing at One More Time Events…Xo Tammy

  19. Susan says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:44 am

    How adorable. I’m pinning it now. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.

  20. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says

    September 10, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    This is adorable! thanks for sharing it with us at TTF!

  21. creativejewishmom/sara says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    love it! was eyeing a green tray yesterday, but had to toss it since it held meat. thanks for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday!

  22. Kristine @the foley fam says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:05 am

    LOVE it! So cute and so easy and so fun!! Thanks for linkin up to Sunday FUNday girl!

  23. Kelley says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Bat Finger Puppet
    This is what I wanted!

  24. Mandee Thomas says

    September 17, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Haha, how cute, and very creative! I would love for you to share this post at my Create & Share Link Party tonight.

  25. Michal says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:13 am

    That is so cute!

  26. Cathy says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    What a cute project for the kiddos. Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

  27. Clairejustine says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Cool, my daughter would love having a go at these ๐Ÿ™‚

    Thanks for linking up.

  28. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    What a fun idea! Love it. Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

  29. Dina@KitchenDreaming says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    So much fun!!! Thanks for coming and linking up. Please be sure to come back next week! I hope to see you there!

  30. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 25, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Love the fun craft. Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCeatives your finger puppet is getting a shout out! And pinned to two boards. Hope to see you again soon!

  31. Meg says

    September 28, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    My preschooler loves finger puppets – I see this in our future! Thanks for adding these to Sunday Sharing!

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