Fun Handprint Bat + Template

Create your own spooky-cute Papercraft Handprint Bat with just paper, scissors, and glue! A fun Halloween craft that doubles as a keepsake.

pink border with the text handprint bat with a gray handprint bat and PDF template

Halloween crafts are the best, especially when your kids get to use their own hands to create! This Handprint Bat is super simple, fun for kids of all ages, and makes the cutest Halloween keepsake. With just a little paper, glue, and your kids’ handprints, your kids can create unique bats to hang around the house or classroom. Each one is special because your kids very own hands made it!

Whether you need a quick classroom activity, a fun family craft night project, or a Halloween decoration that’s cute (not scary!), this handprint bat is the perfect choice. And just like our Halloween Ghost paperbag puppet and our popsicle stick witch, it’s easy, screen-free, and guaranteed to bring out big smiles.

Why We Love This Craft

It’s quick and simple – perfect for short attention spans.
It doubles as a keepsake because you get to save your child’s little handprints.
It’s a great way to decorate your home or classroom for Halloween without spending money on store-bought décor.

If your kids love this, you’ll want to check out more fun handprint crafts and other Halloween favorite craft ideas.

Supplies You’ll Need

Handprint Bat printable template- Grab it below or grab it from our membership library!
Colored craft paper
Pencil – to trace the template
A pair of scissors
Craft glue
Black sharpie

Instructions

Cut-out pieces for a handprint bat craft, including wings, body, eyes, ears, and fangs.

Step 1:
Choose thick construction paper for the bat. Then use our printable hand template or trace your child’s hand directly onto the paper. Trace two handprints for the wings and cut out the rest of the bat shapes.

Bat body with glued-on pink ear inserts, ready for eyes and face details.

Step 2:
Glue the inner ear cutouts onto the bat’s ears.

Bat body with big eyes and a smile, face pieces nearby for finishing touches.

Step 3:
Draw eyes on the eye cutouts with your black sharpie or use googly eyes. Glue the eyes to the bat’s face and use the marker to draw a smile.

Bat face complete with eyes, pink cheeks, and fangs.

Step 4:
Add the blush spots to the cheeks and glue on the fangs under the mouth line.

Bat face with one handprint wing glued on, second wing ready to attach.

Step 5:
Attach one handprint cutout to each side of the bat’s body to create wings.

Finished bat craft with body and two handprint wings attached.

Step 6:
Let the glue dry and admire your spooky-cute handprint bat!

Two finished handprint bat crafts on a light blue background.

This Handprint Bat is an easy and memorable Halloween craft that your kids will absolutely love. With just a few supplies and their own handprints, they’ll create a bat that’s both spooky and sweet.

So grab your paper and glue, and let’s get crafting!

Want even more Halloween fun? Don’t miss our collection of Halloween activities for kids.

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