These DIY Bat Treat Cups make the perfect Halloween party favor filled with candy, stickers or trinkets. They’re fun for kids and easy to make!
Halloween is such a FUN time for kids, isn’t it? If you are looking for bat craft ideas for a Halloween party favor or classroom activity, take a look at these cute Halloween bat treat cups! It’s a fun option as adorable BOOing gift!
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, Black
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, Eclipse BlackCreativity Street Peel and Stick Wiggle EyesX-ACTO #2 Knife With Safety CapSanford 35558 Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Marker, Medium Point, White
Halloween Bat Treat Cups
Supplies:
- Black Paper Cups
- Black Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- X-Acto Knife
- White Paint Marker
- Printable Bat Template
How to Make Bat Treat Cups:
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
Equipment
- Scissors
- X-Acto Knife
Supplies
- Black Paper Cups
- Black Cardstock
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- White Paint Marker
- Printable Bat Template Attached
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!
VICKIE HEITMAN says
Such a cute idea!
Gina Ferrell says
I love this! It’s such a fun and easy DIY to make for the kids.
Antoinette M says
Super cute and perfect for a Halloween party.
Zoey says
These are such a cute and fun craft idea!
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!
Vickie Couturier says
how cute and easy to make any kid would feel special with one of these made for them
Darla says
That’s so cool and smooth looking. The products you linked to are interesting too, never seen black cups before.
Katie Miller says
I love Halloween time! These would be great for party favors.
Elena says
I love this idea. So cute!
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.
Janet W. says
What a cute craft! Such a festive treat to hand out to kids, especially at school!
MaryAnn says
I love these. They are perfect for my kids class Halloween parties.
Bernie Wallace says
These are really cute. This looks like something that my cousin would love to make with her kids.
shelly peterson says
My grandsons love Halloween time. These would be fun for them to make.
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!