DIY Halloween Bat Stencils

Our step by step guide on how to create a stylish and simple Halloween decoration for less.
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Key Takeaways

• You only need five things. A4 black card, a pen, a bat stencil, scissors and sticky tape, which makes it a cheap, last-minute Halloween decoration.
• Keep your bats a decent size. Print a few sizes of a simple stencil, but don’t go too small, as tiny bats are almost impossible to cut around and get lost in the final display.
• Trace and cut from black card. Place the stencil on the card, draw around it with white chalk or a silver marker pen, which show up best on black, then cut along the line.
• Bend the wings for a lifelike look. Gently fold each wing slightly inwards, then stick the bats up with a small piece of double sided tape.
• Use them anywhere. Stick bats on walls, doors and windows, or use them to decorate your own Halloween candles, and add glitter, googly eyes or sequins for a more creative finish.

These DIY bat stencils are perfect for giving your home a last minute spooky spin. Stick them on walls, doors or use them to create your own Halloween candles. Keep reading for a super speedy and oh-so-easy DIY tutorial that definitely won’t break the bank!

Pair your homemade bats with a selection of other indoor Halloween decorations to create a spooky display throughout your home.

A4 black card
A pen
A bat stencil
Scissors
Sticky tape

Find and print your bat stencil, the simpler the better. Mix it up a bit and print a few different sizes on the same piece of paper. Top tip - take it from us...don’t go too small, they’re almost impossible to cut around and will get lost in the final display!

Cut out your bat stencils, place them on a piece of A4 black card, securing with a little blu tack if needed. Draw around each stencil then cut around the line you’ve just drawn. Repeat as many times as you want bats. Top tip - white chalk or a silver marker pen works best for drawing on the card.

Gently bend each wing slightly inwards to bring your bats to life. Finally, attach a small piece of double sided tape to the back of each bat and start sticking!

You could even arrange your bats around a window and pair them with Halloween window decorations for a spooky display that catches the eye from outside.

We kept things minimalist but why not get creative with glitter, googly eyes or sequins?!