Step 1:

​​​​Click on the link to download the .pdf template for the pop-up Bat:

Bat Template

Step 2:

​​​Print out both pages from the template onto heavy paper, such as card stock or construction paper.

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Step 3

Lay the card that has the outline of the bat's feet on a flat surface. Take a ruler and line the edge of it up against the center fold line of the card.

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Fold the lower LEFT foot up towards the body and crease the fold with your thumb or finger. Lower the left foot back down again.

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Step 13:

Take hold of the lower RIGHT foot...

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...and fold it up towards the body creasing it with your thumb or finger. Lower the right foot back down again.

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Step 15:

Your bat should now look like this: The main body is folded towards you, leaning slightly forward and the feet are both flat.

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Step 16:

Take hold of the lower part of the LEFT wing as shown above.

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Step 17:

Slowly begin to push the wing, along its fold, in toward the body.

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Step 18:

Continue pushing until the wing lays completely over the body to the RIGHT side as shown above. Open the wing back up and repeat this process on the other side.

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Your bat should now look like this: The wings are leaning in form the sides of the body and the feet are still flat.

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Step 20:

Take hold of the bat's head.

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Step 21:

Fold the head down towards the body along its fold lines.

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Step 22:

Pinch the head between your thumb and finger. Pinching will reverse the fold of the head so it matches the fold of the main body.

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Step 23:

Your pop-up bat should now look like this!
Hang on, you are almost finished!

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Step 24:

Take your card and apply glue only to the insides of the feet areas.

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Step 25:

Place the feet of the pop-up bat over the feet areas on the card and carefully press down letting the glue dry.

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Step 26:

After the glue has dried carefully close the card.

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Step 27:

Your pop-up Halloween bat is finished!
Decorate with crayons, marker or colored pencils then show your scary creation to your friends!

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