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Bat on a Stick

By Noreen 9 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Create a fun to fly bat on a stick.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

Recycle a black foam tray that once held vegetables (do not reuse one that has held raw meat) to make this easy bat.

And, of course, kids with sticks need to be supervised.

Supplies.

Black Foam Tray

2 Red Buttons

String – 15 to 20 inches long

Small Branch – about 2 feet long

Ice Pick or Sharp Pointed Tool

Scissors

Pencil

How to Make a Bat on a Stick.

1. Make a paper pattern of a bat.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat Pattern

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

Draw half a bat on the paper, centering the bat’s body on the fold.

Cut the bat out of the folded piece of paper.

Open the paper for the full size bat.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat Pattern

2. Trace the bat pattern onto the black foam tray with the pencil.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Cut out the bat with scissors, being careful not to break the tray.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

3. Use a pencil, or other hard round object, to smooth all the edges of the bat.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

4. Use an ice pick to poke a hole in the center of the bat’s head near the top.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

5. Thread a string through the hole from the front to the back and make a large knot, so the thread can’t pull back through the hole.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

6. Place the 2 red buttons on the bat’s face for eyes.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

7. tie the other end of the string to the end of the branch.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

The bat on a stick is ready to fly.

Crafty Journal - Bat on a Stick
Bat on a Stick

And don’t forget to keep an eye on those sticks!

Tips.

Black craft foam could be used instead of a foam tray.

 

Noreen Doll

Crafty Journal

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  1. Missy @ Dot-to-Dot Connections says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I found your post on Inspire Me Monday. This looks like a fun bat! My kids would have fun playing with this! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Daniella Hayes says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:09 am

    I love it!! Bat on a stick! That is awesome!!
    Thanks for visiting me for the hop on Saturday!
    xxDaniella

  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    October 29, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    This is another super clever idea. Love it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

  4. Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures says

    October 30, 2013 at 2:12 am

    You are just too creative!

    Thanks so much for sharing on Turn It Up Tuesdays! We love having you! 🙂

  5. Sanghamitra says

    October 30, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Beautiful project! So very creative.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

  6. Jessica M says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    This looks hilarious! My kids love anything they can whack at each other with! Definitely pinning this for next year!

  7. Cheryl says

    November 1, 2013 at 2:56 am

    What a fun craft activity for kids. My 10 year old daughter thought it looked cool from the All Things Thursday, so we stopped by. Thanks for sharing.

  8. Tammy Killough says

    November 4, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    How adorable is that! So fun and creative. Thank you for sharing and linking this at Twirl and Take a Bow. Hope you’ll link up again any time on any Tuesday! ~Tammy

  9. iGameMom says

    November 6, 2013 at 3:08 am

    Love the craft – thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library. I am featuring this on iGameMom (http://igamemom.com/2013/11/05/10-easy-art-projects-for-kids-moms-library/)

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