Bat Paper Squishy Template

Dark purple bat with spread wings, pointy ears, big eyes and tiny fangs

Out at night and a cuddly toy by day: the bat is the friendly guest at every Halloween party. Kids love its big ears and little fangs.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF shows the bat in dark purple with spread wings, pointy ears and cute fangs, in color front and back. You also get a coloring version and mini bats on page 3. The wingspan is about 5.5 inches.

At a Glance

Group
Holidays & Seasons
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The wing tips are narrow, so cut in small steps and leave enough border.
  • Stuff the body in the middle and leave the wings nearly empty so they stay flat.
  • Reinforce the wing tips with a second layer of tape.
  • Use a white gel pen to add little highlights to the eyes.

🎨 Color Ideas

Midnight black
Black and dark purple with yellow eyes is the classic.
Cotton-candy bat
Pink and light blue make it a cuddly guest, not a scare.
Rainbow wings
Each wing scallop in a different color looks like colorful magic.

🔄 Variations

Bat mobile
Hang mini bats on threads from the ceiling and let them fly.
Build a cave
A shoebox becomes a bat cave where all the minis hang.
Party favors
A mini bat in a little bag makes a sweet Halloween gift.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Aren't bats creepy?
Not this one. With big eyes and tiny fangs it's more cute than creepy.

Can I hang the bat up?
Yes, with a hole through the taped edge or a thread it hangs just fine.

Is it only for Halloween?
No, if you like bats, make them all year round.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Fledermaus-Squishy.