Bat Card Craft For Kids W/Free Template

Let’s get them excited for the upcoming holiday with a fun craft!

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Supplies

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Download the bat template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Fold the card base along the dashed line and cut out the bat body, leaving the top part uncut.

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Take the eyes and glue them underneath both of the eyebrows.

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Place the outer ears on the top and back of the bat’s head and glue them down.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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