In popular culture, bats have always been associated with evil. They not only symbolize evil spirits and vampires but are often considered harbingers of death. With Halloween at our doorstep, it is almost impossible not to think of using DIY Bat decorations to adorn our house. Having said that, we bring to you the 15 DIY Halloween bat decorations that are easy to make at home and will save you plenty of money.
DIY Halloween Bat Wreath
Decorating your home with cute wreaths has become essential in recent past. We have already introduced you to witch wreath ideas for Halloween décor, but you can also fancy a bat wreath as an alternative. A bat wreath not only adds décor to your interior decoration but is simple to make.
This interesting bat wreath we’d be talking about today can be crafted in a span of ten to fifteen minutes. All you require is paper, an embroidery hoop, scissors, and some paintbrushes. In case you want to make sure your wreath lasts longer, try substituting paper with vinyl or leather. As far as the DIY process is concerned, you need to paint the embroidery hoop black, trace bats on paper, and carve them out to place onto the hoop. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Halloween Bat Decorations for the Wall
In case you are not willing to have a wreath and want to clad the entire wall instead of just one portion, try this DIY bat wall décor DIYed by Homecrux. These superbly crafted bats not only look fancy on your entrance wall but also add a tinge of horror to your Halloween party.
To make these little DIY spooky bats, you would need black cardstock, a pair of scissors, and dual-sided mounting tape. These bats on the wall become an instant attraction for your guests. Moving to the DIY process, all you need to do is cut the desired number of bats using the bat template on paper. The next step involves you to bend their wings and applying them to the wall using double-sided tape. Once Halloween is over, you can easily take them out without leaving an impression on the walls. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Trash Bag Bats
Who would have thought that trash bags could be productive in several ways rather than just being used in a waste bin? A large trash bag can make a full-sized bat. Thanks to the black color of these dumpsters, they easily transform into blood-sucking monsters. All one needs to do is fold the trash bags into desirable bat shapes and paint eyes to spook up children. These trash bag bats can be placed on the entrance, kitchen, or anywhere else you prefer. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Bat Garland for Halloween
Halloween garlands have always fascinated kids, and a DIY bat garland will be a great addition to your Halloween house party. To make such DIY bat garlands, you would require black cardstock, tape, and jute rope, alongside other accessories. This garland could very well feature in your kid’s room and can be used at the entrance as well. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Halloween Tree With Bats
If you have not planned on buying a Halloween tree, you can try this DIY tabletop tree project and save hundreds of dollars. It can feature at your entry or can be a perfect addition to your balcony too. It would hardly take you twenty minutes to assemble such a bat Halloween tree. You will need a handful of thin branches, bat cutouts, a glue stick, and a vase to hold the branches in. Find the full tutorial.
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DIY Bats Flying Across a Pumpkin
When we have introduced you to bat-themed garlands, trees, and wreaths, it would be a sin to leave pumpkins out. With this in mind, you can make your own decorative pumpkin with flying bat cutouts. Keep handy a black poster board that is required for making this creepy Halloween display. These bat cutouts easily stick to your faux pumpkin. The art could very well feature in your dining room or hallway. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Toilet Paper Tube Bats
A washroom is the last place where we expect the spookiness to creep under the skin. But this Halloween decoration by Homecrux is made up of upcycled toilet paper tubes and can be displayed in the living room as effectively as in the bathroom. Banish the ghost of the past by making these bats from black paper, toilet paper tubes, and some additional assistance from scissors and hot glue. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Wooden Halloween Bats
Made up of wood and painted black, this DIY Halloween bat decoration could easily feature in your dining space. Two razor-sharp teeth and button eyes make it look cute and spooky at the same time. For the DIY process, you would require lumber, a paint pen, a glue stick, and other accessories to give shape to this beautiful Halloween décor. Now the question arises, how do you make wooden bat décor for Halloween? Well, you need to trace the bat bodies on wood, paint them black, and cut them precisely. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Halloween Bat Mobile
Before you confuse Batmobile with a mobile phone or the Dark Knight’s ride, we would like to mention that this DIY décor for Halloween has nothing to do with your smartphone or a Batmobile. The Batmobile is basically a decorative structure that can be suspended in the air to rotate freely. These wickedly easy-to-make bat mobiles can be made by tracing bats on black construction paper. Hang these awesome bats you’ve cut out in your living room or bedroom and unfurl the spookiness. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Bat String Light
Just in case you want to decorate your house and light it up at the same time, we have got you covered with a bat string light. All you require is white card stock, a bat template, and a string light, and give your home a retro feel. With the bat garland light shining bright in your kitchen, it will surely make your neighbors feel a little jealous. Just like any other DIY bat decoration, all you need to do is print bat templates and cut out those bat shapes to insert bat lights into them. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Halloween Bat Lantern
For this fun and easy DIY, you can use any paper. You also need scissors, a cutting machine, Tombow, and more. Start by cutting the paper according to the pattern notes, then using the glue dots, glue the vellum onto the back side of the corresponding lantern. Now, glue the lantern into the shape by placing the glue on the tab. Glue all the accessories together, wings and head bolts, and your bat is ready to spook up the space. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Halloween Leaf Bats
Get ready to charm the onlookers with this super-easy and creepy bat leaf DIY. Start by spray painting any old frame in black. Then paint fake leaves resembling a bat in the dark. Once the paint is dry, cut and shape the leaf to create bat ears. For the last step, you need to paint menacing eyes and fangs with white paint. When everything is done, just attach the bats to the frame for a delightful and budget-friendly addition to your Halloween decorations. Display skulls and a pumpkin for a frightening look. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Bat Branch Halloween Centerpiece
You can use a store-bought branch and print some bat templates. Cut the templates out with the help of a pair of scissors. Now use a pencil and trace a bat template onto black construction paper. When you have the bunch of wings cut out, just crease them in the center to make them look like they are mid-flight. For the last step, attach the bats to a branch with tape. This chic bat DIY is going to spruce up your Halloween dinner party. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Spooky Bat Lantern for Halloween
For this DIY, you need a bunch of paper lanterns that you can buy from any online store or from your local store, and some bat cuttings out of paper. The following steps are simple: just take a lamp, cut out a bunch of bat templates, and stick them on the lantern with the help of glue or a hot glue gun, and your Halloween bat lantern is complete. If you are hosting a party, they are perfect to bring an element of festivity. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Foam Pumpkin Bat
Decorate your home for Halloween with this effortless bat DIY. Gather foam pumpkins, scissors, paints, glitter vinyl, and some googly eyes to complement your spooky décor. Take foam pumpkins, paint them black, and let the paint dry. Once your paint is dry completely, you need to cut out a pair of wings and ears using glitter vinyl.
For the next step, cut craft sticks in half and glue them behind the bat’s ears and wings so that you can easily stick them inside the foam by cutting pilot holes. Once you have all the cuttings you need, it is time to assemble the bat. Insert the sticks into the holes and add some glue to secure them. Attach the bat wings and ears, stick googly eyes on the pumpkin, and ta-da! Your silly pumpkin bat DIY is all set to cast a charming spell on your visitors. Find the full tutorial.
