Die Cut Bats

Create cute and spooky bats using die cuts.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. 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

   

2. 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.

   

3. Repeat with other large oval.

   

4. Step 3

   Use scissors to cut both orange ovals and small black ovals in half lengthwise and glue black onto orange to create eyes.

   

5. Step 4

   Glue two eyes onto each black circle and attach googly eyes if using.

   

6. Step 5

   Cut black star straight across as shown to create ears.

   

7. Step 6

   Glue on ears to one head and then adhere to both wings.

   

8. Step 7

   On back of head, secure twine with glue dots.

   

9. Step 8

   Glue other head on to cover up twine.

   

10. Step 9

    All finished - tie onto your light fixture.