Halloween is coming up and we are going to be having a Halloween party!! I wanted something cute to hand out with some candy in it, so I came up with this adorable bat! It is super easy to make so if you have a large party as we do, you can make a ton of them in no time! 

 

I also think they would make a super cute invite if you wanted to make them before your party and pass them out. You could easily write the info on the wings of the bat. 

 

If Halloween candy is the star of October, then this adorable bat candy holder is the VIP lounge it deserves. 🦇🍬

Let’s be honest for a second: Halloween is basically the Super Bowl of sugar.

Candy bowls magically appear on every counter. Kids suddenly develop Olympic-level trick-or-treat stamina. And somehow, no matter how many pieces of candy you buy, the bowl empties faster than you can say “just one more piece.”

But here’s the thing…

If you’re going to hand out candy (or stash your personal chocolate supply — we support this), you might as well do it with style.

And by style we mean:

• spooky
• adorable
• ridiculously easy to make
• budget friendly
• and just a tiny bit crafty

Enter the DIY Halloween Bat Candy Holder.

This fun Halloween craft is one of those projects that checks every box:

✔ super cute
✔ quick to make
✔ perfect for kids or adults
✔ great for Halloween parties
✔ doubles as spooky décor

And the best part?

You don’t need a crafting degree or a giant craft closet to make it happen.

Just a few simple supplies, a little creativity, and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little candy-holding bat in the neighborhood.

Honestly, these little guys are so fun you might end up making a whole bat family.

(Which, if you ask us, is exactly what Halloween decorations should look like.)

Today we’re diving into everything you need to know to make this adorable Halloween craft:

• Supplies you’ll need
• Step-by-step instructions
• Fun variations
• Creative decorating ideas
• Ways kids can help
• Halloween party uses

And of course, we’ll sprinkle in a few Lou Lou Girls reader prompts and crafty encouragement along the way.

Because crafting is always more fun when we do it together.

So grab your glue gun, pour yourself a pumpkin spice something, and let’s make the cutest Halloween bat candy holder ever.

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Why Halloween Crafts Are the Best Kind of Craft

There’s something about Halloween that just screams get creative.

Maybe it’s the costumes.

Maybe it’s the decorations.

Maybe it’s the fact that you can glue googly eyes to literally anything and call it festive.

But Halloween crafts are special because they combine:

• creativity
• family fun
• seasonal decorating
• and just a little spooky flair

And honestly?

Crafting together is one of the easiest ways to create fun holiday memories.

Kids love projects where they can cut, glue, decorate, and show off their creations.

Craft activities also help children develop creativity and fine motor skills while building confidence through hands-on learning. (And let’s be real — they also help keep little hands busy while you drink your coffee.)

Lou Lou Girls reader question:

Are you a Halloween decorator?

Do you go all out with spooky decorations?

Or are you more of a “one pumpkin on the porch” kind of person?

Tell us in the comments — we love hearing how you celebrate!

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Why This Bat Candy Holder Is a Halloween Must-Make

There are thousands of Halloween craft ideas out there.

But this one is special because it’s:

Easy

This project is beginner friendly.

No complicated cutting.

No advanced crafting skills required.

Just simple steps and a little imagination.

Affordable

You probably already have most of the supplies at home.

Which means this craft is perfect if you’re decorating on a budget.

Kid Friendly

Kids LOVE bats.

They’re spooky but cute.

And decorating the candy holder is the best part.

Functional

It’s not just decoration.

It holds candy.

Which means it’s basically Halloween royalty.

• Candy
• Printable Stencil 
• Black cardstock
• Pencil
• Tape
• Scissors

 

 

 

 

2. Print and cut out your stencil.

3. Trace it onto your black paper and cut it out.

4. Fold up the bottom part and then tape the sides leaving space at the top for the candy to be put in. 

5. Put a roll of tape on the top edge of each wing.

 

7. Draw on the eyes. 

8. Fill it with candy and throw a party!!