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Die Cut Bats
by Bonnie Sharp

Create cute and spooky bats using die cuts.
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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)
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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
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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.
Step 3
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Use scissors to cut both orange ovals and
small black ovals in half lengthwise and glue
black onto orange to create eyes.
Step 4
Glue two eyes onto each black circle and
attach googly eyes if using.
Step 5
Cut black star straight across as shown to
create ears.
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.
Step 8
Glue other head on to cover up twine.
Step 9
All finished - tie onto your light fixture.
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