Halloween Paper Bat Decorations Using Cricut

Looking to add a spook-tacular touch to your Halloween decor? Making paper bats with your Cricut machine is a fun and easy way to transform your space into a haunted haven! Whether you’re looking to hang them on your wall for a dramatic effect or tuck them inside your lampshades for a subtle, eerie glow, these DIY bats will bring a playful yet creepy vibe to your home. 

Materials:

• 12x12 inch black cardstock
• Removable adhesive

Directions:

Create your cut design in Cricut Design Space. Find your favorite bat silhouette in Images and add it to your canvas. I am using Bat #M3E49C2F0 included free with my Cricut Access subscription. Copy the image to create an assortment of bats that will fit on a 12x12 inch sheet of cardstock. Create your bats in various sizes about 4-6 inches wide.

Follow the on-screen prompts in Design Space to make the project, cutting the bats from black cardstock.

Carefully fold each wing forward slightly to enhance the bat’s dimensional appearance. This technique will add depth and a more lifelike quality to your bats, helping them stand out as eye-catching Halloween decorations.

To attach your paper bats to walls or the inside of your lampshades, apply a small piece of removable tape or a removable glue dot to the back of each bat’s body. This will secure them in place without causing damage, allowing you to easily reposition or remove them as needed.

Now you have your very own fleet of paper bats ready to flutter into action! With just a few simple steps and your Cricut machine, you’ve created a charming and eerie Halloween display that’s sure to impress. Whether they’re casting spooky shadows from your lampshades or forming a dramatic swarm on your wall, these DIY bats are a creative way to elevate your holiday decor. Happy crafting and spooky decorating!

Do More with Cricut This Halloween: 

If you enjoyed crafting your spooky paper bats, why not explore more Halloween DIY projects with your Cricut? Try these ideas to elevate your holiday decor even further:

Spooky Spider Webs

Create intricate spider web designs to hang in your windows or drape over your furniture. Add a few plastic spiders for an extra fright!

Jack-O'-Lanterns

Design and cut out festive jack-o’-lantern faces from Cricut Viny to craft fun-filled pumpkins to highlight up your space.

Haunted Garlands

Craft a garland of haunted houses and ghosts to drape across your mantel or doorways for a touch of eerie charm.

Personalized Trick-or-Treat Bags 

Use iron-on vinyl to add custom designs or names to reusable trick-or-treat bags, making them as unique as your little ghouls and goblins.

Spooky Wall Art

Design Halloween-themed art, like witches’ hats or cauldrons, to create a gallery wall that screams Halloween spirit.