BAT & VAMPIRE CRAFTS FOR KIDS : Making Your Own Halloween Spooky Bats & Vampires with these easy to make arts & crafts ideas, activities, projects, instructions, patterns, and printables for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers

Bats are creepy and scary mostly because they usually show up in caves in large numbers. Also, movies, tv shows, and books might lead you to think that they are to be scared of. Did you know that bats aren't birds, that they are actually mammals just like you and me? The bat's hands are webbed like a duck's feet and are attached to wings. Bats are the only mammal that is able to fly long distances.

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There are lots of types of bats with over 1,000 bat species that exist in the entire world. There is one type of bat that is a bit scary, the vampire bat, which is the only parasitic mammal that exists. These vampire bats (there are 3 types of these) have a food source that comes from other creatures ... blood.

Drawing Cartoon Vampire Bats

Before Making Crafts of Bats, we will show you how to draw cute cartoon bats....this way you will know how to use this knowledge to make crafts.

Halloween Bats aren't very hard to make. But I guess the first step in making creative bat crafts is to know how to draw them. I am going to show you how to draw a cartoon vampire bat and then maybe you will get some ideas for how to make some actual bat projects for Halloween.

Basically draw a circle for the head and an oval for each wing. Then to make the points at the bottom, just lightly draw circles (about 4) on both sides of the body, under the wings. Then erase the bottom parts of the circles so that you just have the pointy ends. Then draw an oval for each eye...and another oval inside the eye....and fill that one in black....except for one circle...which you should keep white as the highlight of the ey. For the smile, just draw an upwards curved line...then draw 2 letter 'v' shapes for the teeth sticking out of his mouth. Wasn't that easy?

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One idea for making a vampire craft is great for preschoolers. Trace a toddlers hands on black paper. Then cut out a black circle for the face. Get Googly eyes (or cut out big white circles and smaller black circles to make eyes out of paper). Cut out 2 white triangles for teeth. Glue the hands as wings to the circle face. You can poke a hole in the head to put a piece of string or yarn through so you can hang up the bat.

A really cute vampire bat can be created by getting black pom poms. One for each bat. Cut out little paper wings - using the bat drawing instructions above. The attach them to the sides of the pom poms. Put googly eyes on the bat's face. Put a magnet or a pin clasp on the back of it to create either a fridge magnet or a shirt pin.

Make a Vampire Bat Mobile by getting a metal hanger out. Make paper bats by using the bat drawing instructions as a template to make a lot of bats quickly. Then just put a hole in their heads...lace a piece of string or yarn through its head and tie a knot. Then tie them to various places on the hanger and then you have a bat mobile. Nice and easy.

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Below you will find many Halloween spooky bats & vampires crafts activities for kids and fun parents. How to Make Your Own Halloween Bats & Vampires with these crafts ideas, instructions, patterns, and printables for Children

How to Make Paper Bat Masks

To make this paper bat mask, just print out our vampire bat mask template and follow the directions included.

How to Make a Juice Box Vampire Bat - In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Vampire Bat out of a juice box. In just a few steps you can make this fun and festive juice box Vampire Bat.

How to Make a Bats Mobile for Halloween - Bats come out at night….. and Halloween is no exception. Why not totally spook out your house by adding this creative Bats Mobile decoration inside this Halloween. Or, better yet…. have your child make a few of these mobile crafts and they can fill their bedroom with these spooky Halloween creatures.

Learn how to Draw Cartoon Vampire Bats - Learn in easy to follow, step by step instructions...how to draw cartoon bats.

How to Draw a Cartoon Vampires for Halloween with Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial - Today we will show you how to draw a Cartoon Vampire for Halloween. Learn how to draw a Cartoon Vampire with the following simple step to step tutorial.

Adorable Bats- Create this adorable bat using a black cup and construction paper.

Bat Antenna Buddys - Black craft foam becomes high-flying fun with this easy bat antenna buddy for the car.

Bat Baskets - Easy to make bat themed basket.

Bats and Spiders - Conjure up miniature bats and spiders to live in the mansion and hang life-size versions in your doorway to greet visitors face-to-face.

Batty Bat Masks - Bat mask for Halloween.

Bobbity Bats- This fun paper mache bat can be hung from the ceiling for a great Halloween decoration.  

Bat Box for Halloween Bat Crafts for Kids - You can replicate the same type of craft using craft foam by tracing the template pieces onto foam and drawing on a few of the details.

Bat Caves - Create this intriguing bat cave for a Halloween decoration. It's also a great way to introduce children to bats as well as cave life and formations.

Bat Cups - Great for drinks or to hold those ghoulish goodies, this bat and spider cup craft is a hit with the kids! Depending on how you decorate them, they're also great for Batman or Spider-Man parties.

Batty Finger Puppets - Strung from the ceiling with nylon thread or fishing line, these bewitching winged creatures set a properly spooky party mood right off the bat.

Bat Hats - Make a smiling bat to amuse your friends all day long.

Bats and Pumpkin Mobiles - Turn ordinary bat and jack-o-lantern shaped sponges into a glittery mobile to decorate for Halloween.

Bat Magnets- These are gooey and messy to make but dry hard and long-lasting.

Bat Mobile - We've gone batty! This easy-to-make Bat Mobile will guarantee a spook-tacularly fun Halloween for you and your kids.

Bat Napkin Ring - Easy to make napkin rings.

Bat Napkins - Don’t throw away that empty paper towel roll! Make these adorable Halloween napkin rings for your holiday dinner or party.

Bat Pin - Decorate your clothes this Halloween with these cute little bat pins! These make great Gift s too, so make several at once.

Bat Necklace - Bats can add some spooky fun to your Halloween jewellery collection.

Bat Pompom : Halloween Vampire Crafts Ideas for Children - Boing, boing. This bat on a stick will bounce right into your Halloween fun.

Bat Spoon : Halloween Vampire Crafts Ideas for Children- Stir up some fun with this easy to make bat spoon.

Bat Thumbprints - Your child and her friends are sure to give a thumbs-up to these silly and easy-to-make Halloween critters.

Bat with Flapping Wings - Create this cool bat from black construction- it's a snap!

Bat Toilet Paper Roll - Make this bat from a toilet roll.

Bat Treat Cup Craft - Find out how to use a tin can and a paper plate to make a treat cup that looks like a bat.

Bat Wreath - This is a fun bat wreath to do by yourself or with a group.

Batty Witch Mobile - Fun and easy bat mobile for Halloween.

Boa Bats - There's no better time than Halloween to let yourself go batty with your home decorating.

Boo Puppets - Whether it’s scary puppets or friendly characters, double the fun when you make your own paper-bag puppets to act out stories for Halloween or any time of the year.

Candy Halloween Bat - This is a great craft/Halloween treat for children to make for their friends, family or classmates.

Clip-on Bat - If your belfry is feeling a bit bare this Halloween, scare up a swarm of clip-on bats.

Clothespin Vampire - These adorable little blood suckers are easily put together with some paint, a wooden clothespin and some felt. Make a whole bunch of them to line your window sill or put in a circle on the table!

Coffee Filter Vampire Bats - These adorable little vampire bats will look ghoulish hanging from the ceiling! Make several of these fun little critters to dress up your house this Halloween.

Cool Bat Puppet - Make a cool bat puppet using a paper bag and paper.

Dracula Origami - Make this fun Dracula origami face for Halloween.

Egg Carton Bat - Fun and easy egg carton bat craft.

Egg Carton Bat - This easy Halloween craft project makes a great decoration for your home or classroom.

Felt Toy Bat - This felt toy bat might look cute, but he is still a perfect craft for kids to make at Halloween!

Flapping Bat - Looking for a festive decoration for your home this Halloween? Try conjuring up a few of these flapping craft foam creatures.

Flying Bats - Silent soaring sonar guided bats!

Flying Bat - This 'finger toy' is easy to make and fun to play with.

Foam Craft Stick Bat - Fun bat craft.

Garbage Bag Vampire - Make this spooky vampire to decorate your home for Halloween.

Garbage Bag Vampire - Easy to make vampire from a garbage bag.

Ghost and Bat Puppets - Make dramatic, colorful puppets, create a stage, and put on a Halloween puppet show that’s frightfully fun!

Going Batty - Fast and fun to make, the going batty project makes a perfect Halloween decoration.

Goofy Bat - Make this cute bat using a black cup and black construction paper.

Halloween Bats - These Bats can Really be Surprising! Watch Out!

Halloween Bat Candle - Easy bat craft.

Halloween Bat Napkin - This makes a good craft for a Halloween party.

How to Draw Bats - Learn how to draw bats for Halloween.

Halloween Bat Clips - To make these creatures, just cut out the wings and body, glue them to a clothes pin, and add googly eyes for wonderful bat Halloween decorations.

Halloween Sucker - These are fun to make and take for a school, preschool or day care Halloween party.

Hanging Bats - Beautiful Bats You Can Hang Anywhere!

Handprint Bat - Charming little Bat Handprint to fly around and create some Halloween fun.

Handprint Bat - Make this bat using handprints for Halloween.

Handprint Bat - Make a bat using handprints.

Hanging Bat - No house would be truly haunted without a swarm of bats flying about. These cardboard creatures look terrifically lifelike dangling from the ceiling and walls.

Laced Bat - Lacing projects are a great craft for preschoolers and kindergarten children to complete during any holiday. 

Large Pompom Bat - A fun and easy bat for Halloween.

Milk Carton Bat - This makes a wonderful container to send home treats after a Halloween party at school, daycare or your home.

Noodle Bat Necklace - Find out how to make a Halloween bat necklace out of noodles.

Origami Bats - Haunt your halls with a colony of these denizens of the dark. They can just hang around, or they can take wing as a bat mobile -- tape several to pieces of monofilament and string them from a small branch.

Paper Bag Bat Craf ideas - Easy and fun bat craft.

Paper Cup Bat Arts Project - Make this cheerful paper cup bat for Halloween!

Pony Bead Bat Craft for Children - Everyone loves a pony bead pattern and this bat pattern is quick and easy for Halloween.

Pop Up Bat - This bat will pop right up to give you a fright.

Pop Can Bat - Fun and easy bat made from a soda can.

Shoulder Pad Bat - Karen explains how you can create a bat by recycling a shoulder pad.

Soda Can Bat Easy to Make Directions - Find out how you can easily create an adorable, flying bat using an aluminium pop can.

Swinging Bat Activities - This black foam swinging bat would be perfectly at home hanging inside your window or swinging in your car.

Tinsel Pompom Bat Activity- Halloween bat craft.

Vampire Bat - Suspended in a tree or from a porch ceiling, this bat's wings rustle with all the convincing creepiness of the real thing.

Vampire Puppet Making Instructions - Watch your neck!

Vampire Suckers Making Instructions - They are a Halloween decoration and edible!

Vampire Box to Make for Halloween - You can replicate the same type of craft using craft foam by tracing the template pieces onto foam and drawing on a few of the details.

Vampire Door Hanger - Young children can easily make this cut and paste craft, but even pre-teens through adults will enjoy creating this cute doorknob hanger. 

Vampire Spoon to Make for Halloween - A fun and easy vampire craft made from a wooden spoon.

Wooden Spoon Bat to Make - This bat makes a fun (and easy) craft for children in the run-up to Halloween, and the added bonus of a potential puppet show at the end!

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