Dollar tree Halloween decorations – popsicle bat and ghost
Looking for some inexpensive, yet creative Dollar tree Halloween decorations? Look no further than your local dollar store! With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven up any Halloween party or decoration display. Follow the tutorial below to see how it’s done. Making your own Halloween decorations has never been so easy or fun!
Bat & Ghost Dollar tree Halloween decorations
Dollar tree Halloween decorations are a great way to decorate your home for the holiday. In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a bat and ghost out of popsicle sticks. These easy and fun decorations are easy to make and are sure to impress your guests! They also make great activities for kids!
Making popsicle stick Halloween decorations is a fun and easy way to get into the spirit of the season. And creating your own Halloween decorations can be a fun and fulfilling activity. With a little bit of creativity, you can turn inexpensive items into Halloween crafts like these bat and ghost that will wow everyone who sees them. Easily transform your home into a spooky haunted house with these easy crafts.
Create these adorable decorations to work on shapes, cutting, color and counting with the kiddos. Make learning FUN! Add names with a marker to create fun place cards for dinner or hours of playtime.
Tips for making bat and ghost Halloween decorations using craft sticks:
- Use a hot glue gun to attach the popsicle sticks together.
- If you want your bat and ghost to be extra sturdy, use glue to attach the popsicle sticks panels together.
- You can paint the sticks before or after you glue them together.
- If you want to Hang your decorations, use fishing line or invisible thread.
How long does it take you to make a bat or ghost decoration?
Each popsicle stick bat or ghost will take you less than 5 minutes to make. Paint will take some time to dry but the actual craft is super quick to make.
What type of craft stick is best for this project?
We used jumbo Dollar Tree brand sticks and mini sticks form the Amazon. But you can also use any craft sticks you have available or even repurpose popsicle sticks.
Do I have to use black paint?
Yes, for this project you’ll get to use acrylic paint in both white and black.
You could also use other colors if you want to make a different color bat or ghost.
How do you make the eyes on the bats and ghosts?
For the bats I created a PDF file that includes a template for the eyes and mouth. These will be traced onto black craft foam and then cut out with scissors.
For the bat’s eyes, you’ll use googly eyes.
How do you make the bat wings?
The bat wings and the ears are also include din the PDF file mentioned above. They’ll need to be traced onto craft foam as well.
What is the best way to finish off your stick decorations?
For both the bat and ghost Dollar tree Halloween decorations, I added a bow. You could also add ribbon, tulle, buttons or anything else you have on hand to finish them off.
What other Halloween ideas can you create with this decoration idea?
There are so many ways that you could change up these decorations. Here are a few ideas to create more fun inexpensive Halloween decorations:
- Use different colors of paint or foam to create different colored bats and ghosts.
- Add glitter to the wings or eyes for a little bit of sparkle.
- Use googly eyes of different sizes and colors for the bats.
- Add pipe cleaners to the ghosts for arms and legs.
- Use markers or paint to add details like teeth to the ghosts.
- Attach the popsicle sticks to a headband to make a fun and festive hat!
- Hang your decorations to a fishing line to create a garland for your mantle.
- Add them to these Halloween monster bags or some small baskets filled with gauze and gift them as party favors together with a treat or two.
- Glue them to wreath forms or pool noodles, together with some foam pumpkins and some foam skulls (better yet, make these fun craft stick skull and Dracula decorations) and hang on your front door!
- Add them to a mason jar (any glass jar would work) together with some plastic skeletons, eyeballs and glow sticks to create a centerpiece for your party table.
How can I decorate my home for Halloween on a budget??
Halloween is quickly approaching and you want to decorate your home for the holiday, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Luckily, Dollar Tree has some great craft supplies that are both affordable and stylish.
Other cheap ideas are:
What is the most popular Halloween decoration?
According to a recent survey, the most popular Halloween decoration is the pumpkin. Pumpkins can be carved into jack-o-lanterns, used as part of a Halloween display, or simply left whole as a decorative element. Other popular Halloween decorations include ghosts, bats, and spiders.
What are some good tips for decorating my home for Halloween?
When it comes to decorating your home for Halloween, the sky is the limit! Get creative and have fun with it. Some popular ideas include carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, hanging ghosts from the ceiling, or creating a spooky graveyard scene in your front yard. Whatever you do, make sure your Halloween decorations are safe and secure so that they don’t pose a threat to trick-or-treaters or passersby.
How do you make dollar store Halloween decorations look more expensive?
There are a few ways you can make dollar store Halloween decorations look more expensive. First, try spray painting them in metallic colors like gold or silver. You can also try adding some sparkle with glitter or sequins. Finally, try displaying your decorations in creative ways. For example, use a Dollar Store cake stand to display your carved pumpkins or arrange a grouping of small decorations on a tray.
How do you repurpose dollar store Halloween decorations throughout the year?
Dollar store Halloween decorations can easily be repurposed for other holidays or occasions. For example, you can use plastic spiders as part of a pirate-themed birthday party or transform ghosts into snowmen for Christmas. Bats can be used to decorate for a child’s room year-round, and carved pumpkins can be painted and used as fall-themed home decor. Get creative and have fun repurposing your Halloween decorations!
Making Halloween decorations with craft sticks is a fun and easy way to add some extra cheer to your home for the holiday. So why not give it a try? It’s easy, fun, and the results are sure to amaze. So let’s get started on your own bat or ghost today!
What supplies do you need to make DIY bat and ghost Halloween decorations?
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Crafts Sticks, Mini
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Foam, Black (use construction paper if craft foam is not available)
- Gingham Ribbon, Purple, Orange
- White Paint Marker
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Black, White
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- CRAFT STICK BAT & GHOST PATTERNS
How to make bat and ghost Dollar tree Halloween crafts
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. To create the Ghost, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the Ghost and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks. To create the Bat, line up six mini craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the Bat and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Basecoat the craft stick Ghost with white acrylic craft paint. Basecoat the craft stick Bat with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Draw a curved line across the top of the back of the craft stick Ghost. Carefully trim the jumbo craft sticks with a pair of scissors.
Print, and cut out the CRAFT STICK GHOST & BAT PATTERNS. Trace the Ghost eyes and mouth onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors. Attach the features to the Ghost with a glue gun and glue sticks.
STEP THREE
Trace the Bat wings and ears onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors.
Attach two wiggle eyes, Bat wings and ears to the craft stick body with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Draw a curved mouth and two triangular pointy teeth on the craft stick Bat with a white paint marker.
STEP FOUR
Tie a small bow with orange and white gingham ribbon, then glue onto the Ghost. Tie a small bow with purple and white gingham ribbon, then glue onto the Bat.
There you have it! Spooky cute bat and ghost Halloween decorations! So if you’re looking for a fun and easy way to add some extra cheer to your home for the holiday, try making these Dollar tree Halloween decorations! They’re easy to make, and you can repurpose them for other holidays or occasions. Get creative and have fun!
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Dollar tree Halloween decorations - bat and ghost
Materials
- Craft Sticks Jumbo
- Crafts Sticks Mini
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Foam Black
- Gingham Ribbon Purple, Orange
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Black White
- Pencil
- White Paint Marker
Tools
- White Paint Marker – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- scissors
Instructions
- Gather all supplies. To create the Ghost, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the Ghost and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks. To create the Bat, line up six mini craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the Bat and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Basecoat the craft stick Ghost with white acrylic craft paint. Basecoat the craft stick Bat with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Draw a curved line across the top of the back of the craft stick Ghost. Carefully trim the jumbo craft sticks with a pair of scissors.
- Download, print, and cut out the CRAFT STICK GHOST & BAT PATTERNS. Trace the Ghost eyes and mouth onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors. Attach the features to the Ghost with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Trace the Bat wings and ears onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors. Attach two wiggle eyes, Bat wings and ears to the craft stick body with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Draw a curved mouth and two triangular pointy teeth on the craft stick Bat with a white paint marker.
- Tie a small bow with orange and white gingham ribbon, then glue onto the Ghost. Tie a small bow with purple and white gingham ribbon, then glue onto the Bat.
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