Recycled Egg Carton Bats: An Easy Halloween Craft for Kids!
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Transform your recycled egg cartons into spooky Egg Carton Bats with this simple DIY Halloween project!
This easy craft is perfect for kids and adults, bringing creativity to life using everyday materials.
Whether for a family crafting afternoon, a classroom activity, or a Halloween party, these recycled bats will surely add a fun touch to your spooky decor!
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Level: Easy.
Active Time: 30 mins + drying time
Kid Friendly: Yes. Some assistance may be required.
Egg Carton Bats
Creating Halloween Decorations doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Our egg carton bats are a fantastic DIY project that lets you upcycle materials and make adorable, not-so-spooky bats!
This craft is perfect for home, classrooms, or even Halloween parties with friends. Set up a table with the supplies, and everyone can get creative by customizing their egg carton bats with different colors and embellishments.
Use the bats as hanging decorations, scatter them around for a spooky effect, or let party guests take them home as fun Halloween favors!
Halloween Bat Craft for Kids
Kids will love getting involved with this DIY Halloween craft, showcasing their creativity while repurposing everyday items.
Most materials can be found in your recycle bin or at a dollar store (or equivalent), making this craft quick, easy, and budget-friendly!
For more spooky projects, check out the other Halloween Crafts on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Our annual Crafty October series is packed with fun ideas, including crafts, recipes, and free printables to make Halloween memorable!
Materials & Tools Used in This Craft
The materials and tools needed for this project have been linked to Amazon below for your convenience. The quantities are on the craft tutorial card at the end of this post.
- Egg Carton—Use cardboard egg cartons for sturdier bats and a surface that is easier to paint than plastic or foam.
- Acrylic Craft Paints—Black for that classic bat look, but you can switch it up with fun colors.
- Googly Eyes—These give the bats their cute look.
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks—Keep extra glue sticks handy. If crafting with kids, opt for a low-temp glue gun for added safety.
- Fine White Acrylic Paint Pen—Use this to draw the bat’s fangs and add small details.
- Orange Twine—To tie small bows for a decorative touch or substitute with ribbon.
- Scissors—Needed to cut out the bat shapes and details.
- Paintbrush—For applying an even coat of paint to the bats and ears.
- Pencil—Helpful for marking out cuts or sketching details before painting.
Where Can I Get Cheap Craft Supplies?
This budget-friendly craft uses supplies you may already have or can purchase cheaply at a dollar store (or local equivalent).
Check out your local dollar stores like Dollar Tree if you’re in the USA. If you’re in the UK, the Poundshop, The Range, Wilko, and Baker Ross are great places to shop for cheap and inexpensive craft supplies. To the rest of the world reading this—we’re sorry we don’t know every cheap store out there, but please do hunt the ones out in your location for crafting bargains!
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- Free Printable Bat Coloring Sheet & Line Activity for Halloween!
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- Cute Bat Cupcakes
- Halloween Felt Bat Plush Craft
- Candy Corn & Bat Halloween Place Settings
We’ve shared over 500+ crafts for all seasons, holidays, and events—why not take a look at them next?
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Egg Carton Bats
Materials
- Cardboard Egg Carton
- Orange Twine or Ribbon
TOOLS
- Acrylic Craft Paints Black
Instructions
- Remove labels from the egg carton. Cut the lid off the carton with scissors. Cut the egg tray portion of the carton into four sections—one wide by three long.
- Using scissors, cut random scallops into the bottom edge of the first and third egg cups. Using the scraps, cut two small triangles for the bats’ ears. Before cutting, sketch a template onto the cups.
- Basecoat the bats and the ears with black acrylic craft paint. Make sure to paint the inside and outside of the egg carton bat. Let paint dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Using a glue gun and glue sticks, glue two Google eyes onto the bat's face and two ears on top of its head. Draw a mouth and two fangs with a fine-tipped white acrylic paint pen.
- To finish the egg carton bat, tie orange twine (or ribbon) into a small bow and glue it to the bottom front of the bat.
- When your bat is completely dry, display it where desired. Happy Halloween!
Notes
- Pre-cut the bat wings when working with younger children. This allows them to focus on the fun parts like painting and decorating!
- Liquid craft glue is a safer alternative to a hot glue gun for younger kids. It may take longer to dry, but it’s safer for little hands.
- Set up a painting station with disposable tablecloths or newspapers to make cleanup quick and easy, especially when working with groups.
- Offer a variety of embellishments, such as glitter, fabric, stickers, or googly eyes, so kids can customize their bats to fit their spooky style.
- Label the kids’ bats with their names before starting so they can easily find their creations later, especially in a group setting.