Halloween is such a FUN time for kids, isn't it? If you are looking for the perfect bat craft ideas for a Halloween party favor or classroom activity, take a look at these cute Halloween bat treat cups!
Kids can decorate their cups with googly eyes and fangs to make them their own, then fill them with candy, stickers, pencils – you name it! You'll end up with a finished product that's much more on the cute side than the scary one!
The supply list for this Halloween bat craft is a short one, so you should be able to find all the supplies you need at your local craft store, but to make it easier you can find everything online:
Jubilee 12-Ounce Paper Cups, 40 Count, BlackAstrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 gsm, Eclipse Black, 100 Sheets (22024-01)
Creativity Street Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes Multi-Pack, 60 -Piece Pack (AC3437-02)
X-ACTO #2 Knife With Safety Cap
Sanford 35558 Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Marker, Medium Point, White, 1-Count
This craft is easy enough for kids to do mostly by themselves; you'll just need to have an adult handle the precision cutting. Take a look!
Halloween Bat Treat Cups
Supplies:
- Black Paper Cups
- Black Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- X-Acto Knife
- White Paint Marker
- Printable Bat Template
Instructions:
Step 1: Use an X-Acto knife to cut the bottom out of the black paper cup. (An adult will need to take care of this step.)
Step 2: Turn the cup upside down on a piece of black cardstock and trace around the cup.
Step 3: Cut the circle from the cardstock and glue to the bottom of the paper cup. Trim off any excess.
Step 4: Print out the bat template, cut out and trace on black cardstock. Cut out bat wings and ears.
Step 5: Glue the wings and ears onto the paper cup.
Step 6: Glue on googly eyes.
Step 7: Use a white paint marker to draw on a mouth and fangs.
Step 8: Add candy and small toys to the treat cups for a fun and spooky Halloween party favor!
Halloween Favors Stickers Roll
Mini Halloween Magic Springs100 Pieces Halloween Toys Assortment
For more batty fun, check out this Halloween Bat Bottle Cap Magnet craft or lots more bat crafts and recipes for Halloween here!
Halloween Bat Treat Cups
These Halloween Bat Treat Cups make the perfect party favor filled with candy, stickers or trinkets.
Materials
- Black Paper Cups
- Black Cardstock
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- White Paint Marker
- Printable Bat Template (Attached)
Tools
- Scissors
- X-Acto Knife
Instructions
- Use an Xacto knife to cut the bottom out of the black paper cup. (adult needed for this step)
- Turn the cup upside down on a piece of black cardstock and trace around the cup.
- Cut the circle from the cardstock and glue to the bottom of the paper cup. Trim off any excess.
- Print out the bat template, cut out and trace on black cardstock. Cut out bat wings and ears.
- Glue the wings and ears onto the paper cup.
- Glue on googly eyes.
- Use a white paint marker to draw on a mouth and fangs.
- Add candy and small toys to the treat cups for a fun and spooky Halloween party favor!
Michelle N says
I work at a College and we are doing our department halloween party. This is the craft I am bringing for the staff. It has to be something we can do quick when each of us has a minute. Thank you for the wonderful idea.
Chrysa says
You’re welcome, Michelle. It does seem like a good idea for the party. I hope you all have fun!
shelly peterson says
My grandsons love Halloween time. These would be fun for them to make.
Bernie Wallace says
These are really cute. This looks like something that my cousin would love to make with her kids.
MaryAnn says
I love these. They are perfect for my kids class Halloween parties.
Janet W. says
What a cute craft! Such a festive treat to hand out to kids, especially at school!
Trisha McKee says
Oh I love this! It is a great idea that kids can do, but it is also awesome enough that it works for adult celebrations/parties too! I think this would be great for my work, we always try to bring a bit of fun to our days.
Elena says
I love this idea. So cute!
Katie Miller says
I love Halloween time! These would be great for party favors.
Darla says
That’s so cool and smooth looking. The products you linked to are interesting too, never seen black cups before.
Vickie Couturier says
how cute and easy to make any kid would feel special with one of these made for them
Samantha says
This will be great to make for our Halloween party this weekend! We love all things DIY that the kids can help with. I think it will be the talk of the party other than how cute the kids looked all dressed up!
Zoey says
These are such a cute and fun craft idea!
Antoinette M says
Super cute and perfect for a Halloween party.