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    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY

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    An Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY project idea that is suitable for most ages.

    I like that about everything but, the egg carton can be found at a dollar or discount store!

    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.

    Make this Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY project.

    It takes about a half hour to make this project.

    This bat is an adorable idea that even young ones can make.

    Did you see my Flower Pot Frankenstein DIY Craft ?

    That simple craft idea turns a clay pot into a Halloween monster. That Halloween monster along with this bat would make for a fun Halloween display.

    Did you know that you can purchase fresh egg cartons in bulk without the eggs? You can find a selection of empty egg cartons for sale here.

    How do you make a bat out of an egg carton?

    Making a bat out of an egg carton is actually quite simple to do.
    The shape of an egg carton is perfect for making a bat out of.

    Using a cardboard egg carton is essential to this project.
    This is because the egg carton will be painted and it will also have elements glues on.

    What can you do with an egg carton bat?

    This homemade bat is perfect for displaying especially during the Halloween season.
    Here are a few creative ways to display this bat.

    πŸ¦‡ Place a string or shoelace through the top to hang from.
    πŸŽƒ Attach the bat to something else such as a foam pumpkin.
    πŸ¦‡ Place the center of the bat over a bottle for displaying on a shelf.

    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.

    Tips for making a simple egg carton Halloween craft.

    This bat can be hung as a mobile. Simply use something to poke a small hole into the top of the bat and thread a string or shoelace with a large paper clip on the bottom through the hole!

    More tips for you

    1. There is a bit of painting that needs to get done for this project. Make sure that the paint gets fully dry before going on to the next step.
    2. While this project is suitable for most ages, some folks may need a bit of assistance as needed. This is especially true with the painting and gluing.
    3. You can easily speed up the dry time for your bat.Simply set it by a fan or use a hair dryer.

    Personalize this halloween bat idea.

    Yes, this bat idea is really cute.
    However, you can make yours even better.

    Try one of these ideas.

    • Be creative and paint your bat a color other than black.
    • Allow small ones to use Halloween stickers to decorate their bats.
    • Attach your bat to a foam pumpkin like mine!

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    About this egg carton bat craft project.

    This is a simple craft idea for turning part of an egg carton into a bat.
    Also, this project is suitable for most ages.

    Most of the materials used in this project can be purchased at a dollar or discount store.

    A glue gun can be used to attach the elements. However, you can alternatively use glue, allowing for it to dry.

    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.

    Materials needed to make this egg carton bat.

    • Egg Carton Use a cardboard not Foam or Plastic
    • Acrylic Craft Paint – Black .
    • Wiggle or Googly Eyes
    • White Paint Marker, Fine Tip
    • Twine or ribbon.
    • Also needed, Scissors, Glue Gun and Glue Sticks, Paintbrush and a Pencil.
    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.

    How to make an Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY.

    This project can be made in under 30 minutes.

    Step One: prepare.

    1. Gather all of the needed materials and then remove the debris, packaging and labels.
    2. Remove the lid from the carton and then divide the tray half of the carton into four sections (one wide by three long).
    3. To make the wings, cut the outer two egg holders in scallop edges that are half as big as the holder.
    4. Leave the center egg holder as is.
    5. Lastly, for the ears, cut out two small triangles from the remaining carton or from a piece cardboard.

    Step Two: paint the bat.

    1. Paint the bat bodies and ears using black acrylic craft paint.
    2. Let paint dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
    3. Allow the paint to dry.

    Expert TipπŸ‘‰ When painting the bat, make sure that you paint the inside and outside of the bat pieces.

    Step Three: finish making the bat.

    1. Glue two of the googly or wiggle eyes on to the center sectionof the bat.
    2. Next, draw a mouth and two fangs using your fine tip white paint marker.
    3. Lastly, add a bow or a ribbon to the bottom of the center section.

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    Table of contents for this craft idea.

    • Make this Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY project.
    • Tips for making a simple egg carton Halloween craft.
    • Personalize this halloween bat idea.
    • About this egg carton bat craft project.
      • Materials needed to make this egg carton bat.
      • How to make an Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY.
    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.
    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.
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    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY

    Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY, a simple Halloween project for turning an egg carton into a bat. Most ages, dollar store materials.
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: craft, Halloween
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Easy Egg Carton Bat Craft DIY

    Materials

    • Egg CartonΒ 
    • Acrylic Craft Paint
    • Wiggle or Googly Eyes
    • White Paint Marker, Fine Tip
    • Twine or ribbon.
    • Also needed, Scissors,Β Glue GunΒ and Glue Sticks, Paintbrush and a Pencil.

    Instructions

    • Remove the lid from the carton and then divide the tray half of the carton into four sections (one wide by three long).
    • To make the wings, cut the outer two egg holders in scallop edges that are half as big as the holder. Leave the center egg holder as is.
      Lastly, for the ears, cut out two small triangles from the remaining carton or from a piece cardboard.
    • Paint the bat bodies and ears using black acrylic craft paint.
      Let paint dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
    • Glue two of the googly or wiggle eyes on to the center section of the bat.
      Next, draw a mouth and two fangs using your fine tip white paint marker.
      Lastly, add a bow or a ribbon to the bottom of the center section

    Notes

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