Toilet paper roll bats are proof that recycling can be adorable. These spooky-cute creatures are the perfect Halloween craft for kids—and the base is already the perfect size for little hands. With just a few folds, cuts, and a splash of paint, your child can create their very own fluttering friend.
🧾 Materials
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Empty toilet paper rolls
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Black paint (or purple for a fun twist)
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Paintbrushes
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Black construction paper (for wings)
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Scissors
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Glue or tape
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Googly eyes (or markers/paint pens for faces)
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White paint pen (optional, for fangs or expressions)
🧪 Instructions
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Paint the roll: Have kids paint the toilet paper roll black (or purple). Let it dry completely.
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Make the wings: While the roll dries, cut bat wings from black construction paper. A simple curved design works great for kids to cut themselves.
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Form the ears: Fold the top edges of the roll inward on both sides to create little bat ears.
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Attach the wings: Glue or tape the wings to the back of the roll.
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Add the face: Stick on googly eyes or draw eyes with markers. Use a white paint pen for fangs, silly smiles, or spooky expressions.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Punch a small hole at the top, add string, and hang them upside-down for extra Halloween effect.
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Swap colors—purple, green, or even glittery bats make fun variations.
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Make a “bat family” with rolls of different sizes (try paper towel rolls for larger bats).
🎃 Why Kids Love This Craft
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Eco-friendly: Teaches kids about recycling while crafting.
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Easy setup: Simple materials you likely already have at home.
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Quick project: Can be finished in under 30 minutes.
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Creative freedom: Kids can design silly, scary, or sparkly bat faces.
✨ Looking for more Halloween fun? Pair these with paper plate ghosts or a pumpkin painting station for a full day of crafty celebrations.
🦇 Toilet Paper Roll Bats
Toilet paper roll bats are proof that recycling can be adorable. These spooky-cute creatures are the perfect Halloween craft for kids—and the base is already the perfect size for little hands. With just a few folds, cuts, and a splash of paint, your child can create their very own fluttering friend.
🧾 Materials
-
Empty toilet paper rolls
-
Black paint (or purple for a fun twist)
-
Paintbrushes
-
Black construction paper (for wings)
-
Scissors
-
Glue or tape
-
Googly eyes (or markers/paint pens for faces)
-
White paint pen (optional, for fangs or expressions)
🧪 Instructions
-
Paint the roll: Have kids paint the toilet paper roll black (or purple). Let it dry completely.
-
Make the wings: While the roll dries, cut bat wings from black construction paper. A simple curved design works great for kids to cut themselves.
-
Form the ears: Fold the top edges of the roll inward on both sides to create little bat ears.
-
Attach the wings: Glue or tape the wings to the back of the roll.
-
Add the face: Stick on googly eyes or draw eyes with markers. Use a white paint pen for fangs, silly smiles, or spooky expressions.
💡 Tips & Variations
-
Punch a small hole at the top, add string, and hang them upside-down for extra Halloween effect.
-
Swap colors—purple, green, or even glittery bats make fun variations.
-
Make a “bat family” with rolls of different sizes (try paper towel rolls for larger bats).
🎃 Why Kids Love This Craft
-
Eco-friendly: Teaches kids about recycling while crafting.
-
Easy setup: Simple materials you likely already have at home.
-
Quick project: Can be finished in under 30 minutes.
-
Creative freedom: Kids can design silly, scary, or sparkly bat faces.
✨ Looking for more Halloween fun? Pair these with paper plate ghosts or a pumpkin painting station for a full day of crafty celebrations.
Credit: Adapted from Insider Mama (insidermama.com/kids-halloween-crafts/)