Are you throwing a Halloween party and need an easy project for kids to make? Let them make these adorably spooky DIY bat corner bookmarks! It’s such a fun origami project for the little ones.
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These would make lovely party favors too!
We’re also sharing a handy printable folding diagram, which you can grab towards the end of this post.
DIY Bat Corner Bookmarks
What you need
- black origami paper
- black paper (preferably construction paper)
- wiggle eyes stickers
- white paper
- scissors
- glue
- pencil
Step by Step Instructions
Fold the origami paper diagonally on both sides.
Fold into a triangle (colored side on the outside).
Hold the top of the triangle and fold it towards the bottom of the triangle (to the center). Crease well.
Hold the left corner and fold it towards the bottom center of the triangle.
Do the same with the other corner. Crease well.
Unfold both ends.
Grab hold of the left corner and fold it towards the top of the triangle. Crease.
Do the same with the other corner.Tuck in the left “flap” into the pocket.
Do the same with the other.
Glue two wiggle eyes stickers to the soon to be bat corner bookmark. Cut two wings out of black construction paper. Cut two fangs out of white paper. Glue them onto your bookmark.
Your bat corner bookmarks are ready to take a bite at your favorite books.
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DIY Bat Corner Bookmarks - Halloween Crafts
Materials
- black origami paper
- black paper (preferably construction paper)
- wiggle eyes stickers
- white paper
- glue
- pencil
Tools
- scissors
Instructions
- fold the origami paper diagonally (form a triangle)
- fold the top corner of one of the paper layers downward
- bring left and right corners to the center, crease
- unfold the corners
- fold the left corner toward the top of the triangle
- repeat with the right one
- tuck into the pocket
- decorate
Notes
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