by Noreen Doll.
This paper plate vampire bat is super easy to create, and bats are always a fun craft to make for Halloween.
Each of these fun bats only requires 2 paper plates, and you can make them large or small, according to the size of your paper plates.
I spray painted my bats black because I used white paper plates to make them, and I do like the way the color turned out.
I did have black plastic plates, but found they were too deep to work well for this craft.
Your plates need to be as flat as possible for these bats to turn out well.
What you need
2 Paper Plates – the same size
Red and White Craft Foam
Black Spray Paint
Double Sided Tape or Glue
2 Brads
Scissors
Punch
How to Make Paper Plate Vampire Bats.
1. Draw a very simple pattern for the bat body on one plate using this diagram.
2. On another plate, draw 2 simple wings. Be sure to use half or less of the plate for each wing so they’ll both fit on the plate.
To make them the same size, you can draw one and then cut it out and use it for the pattern for the second wing.
3. Cut out the body and wings.
4. Take them outside and spray paint them black. I used 2 coats for better coverage, allowing about 15 minutes drying time between coats.
5. Cut out the features using craft foam, card stock, or self adhesive felt.
I used white and red so they would show up against the black of the bat.
From white craft foam, cut 2 long white triangles for the fangs, 2 thin strips for the eyebrows, and 2 fat oval shapes for the eyes.
Punch 2 black circles from card stock for the pupils.
Cut a thin red mouth strip and a blood droplet from red foam.
Use a red Sharpie to add a bit of blood to the tip of one or both fangs.
6. Move the features around on the bat till you find an arrangement you like – then glue or tape them down.
7. Punch a small hole near the end of each wing, and one on each side of the bat body, for attaching the wings.
8. Use a one inch or longer brad to attach each wing.
9. Use a Sharpie to color the top of the brad black if you don’t have black brads.
Now your paper plate vampire bat can move his wings and fly!
A new friend!
You can punch a hole in the top of the paper plate vampire bat and add a black ribbon for hanging, if you like.
Noreen Doll
Jill says
They are sooo cute! What a fabulous idea!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Less Is More says
This is so cute! I will have to try this with my boys! They’ll love it!
Kim (TheMoney-Pit) says
These are just too cute for words! I know my kids would love to do this!
Jodi says
These are great. What a fun and simple idea.
claire says
Thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays these are great,pinning these 🙂
Winnie says
These are sooooooooooo cute
Great for any kid’s party
Very creative of you
Lindsey says
I remember making these with my kids at camp! Very cute! 🙂
Megan says
Those are adorable! Megan
Rita says
so cute for the kiddos! Thanks for sharing
Natalie@Detail-Oriented Diva says
This is so adorable!
Dilly Tante says
What a cool idea. My daughter will love these!
Betsy says
My daughter would love making one of these! Super Cute!
Angie says
These are adorable! I’ve been looking for a craft for my halloween party, and this might just be it! =)
Jill Norwood says
What a wonderful craft! Simple and adorable!
Dottie says
What a great idea! Love it! Thanks so much for linking up to our Countdown to Fall link party! Have a great night! 🙂
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Britney {Jesse's Girl} says
I love this! I might just have to make these with my son this year 🙂
Laurel@Ducks in a Row says
My kids will have a blast making these! Thanks!
Tracey says
Thanks so much for sharing on the We Made That Linky! I just love how the bat came out he is just too cute!
Hollie says
So fun!
Bella says
These turned out so well! And that little droplet of blood is a great touch!
angie says
These are sooooo cute. Really like them. Kiddies would love these.
Erin {Home Everyday} says
These are adorable! I cannot wait to make them with my munchkins.
Michele says
What a cute idea! My kids will love making this project for Halloween.
Jane Oetterer says
great idea for our MOPS kids!
Molly says
Thanks so much for linking this up with the September SPARK party! I love these, such a fun thing to make for with the kids. I just pinned it so we can make some when I start my fall decorating. Thanks for sharing!!
-Molly
JustALittleCreativity.com
Kathryn Griffin says
How cute! Looks like it would be fun to make. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
pinkoddy says
They are really good – but looks so simple. thanks for sharing
Carla says
Fun! I’ve had Halloween on the brain lately too! Pinning!
LaVoice says
You are just so clever. These are great bats. I will pass your instructions on to my family.
marissa says
these guys are so stinking cute I love them! pinnning 🙂
marissa
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Mariel says
It’s been fun checking out your blog! I love Halloween and this would be the perfect craft for my kids! I would love to have you stop by and enter my link party, as well. (Hosted every Saturday) http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/2012/09/hello-weekend-50-mikarose-giveaway.html
Natasha says
oh wow!!! sharing these on my facebook page and pinterest
Natasha @ http://www.serenityyou.com
BeColorful says
You always have such great projects to do with little ones. 😀 Thanks for sharing on BeColorful.
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Julie says
My favorite holiday is Halloween so naturally, I was drawn to this link up on Mop It Up Mondays! I’d love for you to share this at my party. It opens at 6pm tonight. http://www.thisgalcooks.com/search/label/Monday%20Party
Have a great afternoon!
Julie
Jenn says
These are really really cute!
Karri Reiser says
This is great. I love the little bit of blood you added to the fangs. It makes them perfect. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.
Kathryn Pepper says
These are so cute! They’d be a great craft for little kids. I’m featuring this tonight at the link party! Thanks for linking up.
Kathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
Cathy@My1929Charmer says
Adorable, and so easy, you inspired to try and make these, I might even hang a few in my booth. I’d still a kid at heart, so this project fits me well. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ang says
Hello! Thanks for linking up with Marvelous Mondays – these are so cute! Happy Monday! 🙂
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
So simple, fun and cute! Obviously everyone is batty for them!
Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
Another adorable idea! I sm going to try this one as well with Lia (4 yr. old). She so loves crafts and I have been looking for things that are fun to do with her!
Michelle says
Super fun project for any age. I can’t wait to try this at home. Thanks for sharing 🙂
nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma says
Hi Noreen!
I featured your bats at Creative Juice. I’ll also be sharing them at Pinterest in my Halloween board.
Thanks for sharing last week.
Nicolette
Just Winging It says
Thank you for participating in Show Your Stuff Blog Hop, You are invited to come back:
http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/09/show-your-stuff-41.html
Mariel says
Just wanted to let you know I’m featuring this on ‘Or so she says…’ today! I’m pinning it, as well. 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up, I would love for you to stop back by today and share another great idea. The link party just opened up! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
lindsey @ Impatiently Crafty says
super cute project! thanks for stopping by Impatiently Crafty for my sunday Impatiently Crafted link party 😉 http://impatientlycrafty.com/2012/10/14/upcycled-jersey-turtleneck-into-comfy-toddler-yoga-pants/