Looking for a cute & easy Halloween craft to sink your fangs into? This clothespin bat turns a simple wooden pin, black paint, and cardstock into the cutest little creature of the night—no vampire bite required!
It’s the perfect not-too-scary activity for preschoolers and toddlers who love hands-on fun. Just paint, cut, and clip—and before you know it, you’ve got a cute little bat ready to “fly” through the Halloween festivities.
Whether it’s hanging from a string, clipped to a treat bag, or perched on the fridge, this adorable bat is ready to bring some flap-tastic fun to your Halloween!

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ToggleSupplies Needed
- Clothespin
- Black acrylic paint
- Black cardstock
- Bat wing template
- Glue stick

Written Instructions
- Print the bat wing template.
- Trace and cut out the wings from black cardstock.
- Paint the clothespin black and let it dry completely.
- Attach the wings to the back of the clothespin using a glue stick.
Picture Instructions



Finished Clothespin Bat Craft

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Want more hands-on fun this Halloween? Try these:
- Easy Popsicle Stick Count Dracula Craft
- Puffy Paint Witch Craft
- CRAZY EASY pipe cleaner spider craft for toddlers
- Puffy paint spider web craft
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