Die Cut Bats
by Bonnie Sharp
Create cute and spooky bats using die cuts.
Supplies

- 1/2 sheet black cardstock for each bat
- Scrap cardstock in orange, green, or purple
- Classic Oval Nestabilties™
- Classic Oval Scalloped Nestabilties
- Standard Circle Nestabilties
- Star Nestabilities
- Die cutting machine
- Glue Dots or other adhesive
- Twine
- Googly Eyes (optional)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Die cut the following from black cardstock for each bat:
- two oval shapes using the largest Classic Oval Nestabilities die
- two small oval shapes using the smallest Classic Oval Nestabilities die
- two circle shapes using the third largest Circle Nestabilities die
- one star shape using the largest Star Nestabilities die
Die cut the following from colored cardstock or scrap paper for each bat:
- two scalloped oval shapes using the smallest scalloped oval Nestabilities die -
Step 2
Lay the largest oval scalloped Nestabilties die onto one of the black oval shapes, a little off kilter as show in picture.
Run it through the die cutting machine to create one wing. -
Repeat with other large oval.
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Step 3
Use scissors to cut both orange ovals and small black ovals in half lengthwise and glue black onto orange to create eyes.
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Step 4
Glue two eyes onto each black circle and attach googly eyes if using.
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Step 5
Cut black star straight across as shown to create ears.
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Step 6
Glue on ears to one head and then adhere to both wings.
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Step 7
On back of head, secure twine with glue dots.
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Step 8
Glue other head on to cover up twine.
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Step 9
All finished - tie onto your light fixture.
Questions and Comments
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Hugs and smiles
Wicked bats indeed!!!
Way to go, Bonnie!
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