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Have a Fang-tastic Time Making This Origami Bat Bookmark!

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September 28, 2024 / DIY / Artistic Adventures / Custom Cards Gifts / Age 6 - 8 / Origami Bat Bookmark

Celebrate Halloween in a special way! Create a cute yet slightly spooky bat bookmark and surprise (or scare) your family or friends by slipping it into their books!

  • Age: 6-8
  • Time: Less than 30 minutes
  • Adult supervision required

Materials Needed:

  • Coloured Cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Googly Eyes
The image shows the materials needed to make an origami bat bookmark. Laid out on a pale beige surface are a stack of coloured square papers (including orange, yellow, black, red and white), a small bottle of glue, two small, dark-coloured googly eyes, and a pair of black scissors. The arrangement is neat and clearly shows all the necessary components for the craft project. The colours are bright and cheerful, suggesting a fun and creative activity.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Fold the paper diagonally to form a triangle.
    2. A single square of dark blue paper lies centrally on a plain, off-white surface. The paper is flat and uncreased, suggesting it is ready for use in a paper-folding project, possibly origami. The background is uniformly light, drawing all attention to the central, dark blue square. The overall impression is one of simplicity and anticipation, hinting at the potential transformation the paper will undergo.
  2. Fold the two end corners of the triangle up so they meet the middle corner of the triangle. This will form a square.
    3. A single square of dark blue card is shown, folded neatly in half to form a triangle. It rests centrally on a plain, off-white surface. The fold is sharp and precise, indicating a careful and controlled action, likely an early stage in an origami project. The simplicity of the image focuses attention entirely on the folded paper and its potential for transformation into a more complex shape.
  3. Unfold the previous step. There will be two crease lines. Take the top middle corner flap, align it with the crease lines, and fold it down.
    4. A dark blue square of card is shown, folded into a smaller, pointed triangle shape. The apex of the triangle points upwards. The paper is neatly folded, and the creases are sharp and well-defined, suggesting a precise folding technique. The triangle sits centrally on a plain, off-white background, making the folded paper the clear focal point of the image. The overall impression is one of a simple yet precise step in a paper-folding process.
  4. Following the fold lines from step 2, fold the two long triangles on the sides and tuck them into the middle space.
    5. A dark blue square of card is shown, folded in half to form a smaller, inverted triangle shape. The apex of the triangle points downwards, contrasting with the previous image where it pointed upwards. The fold is clean and precise, suggesting a deliberate action in a paper-folding sequence. The triangle is positioned centrally against a plain, off-white background, drawing the viewer's eye to the simple yet structured form. The overall impression is of a clear, concise step within a paper craft project.
  5. Cut out eyes, ears, and wings from coloured paper and glue them onto the bookmark. Your bat bookmark is now complete!
    6. A playful, Halloween-themed craft is depicted: a folded black square of card forms the body of a bat, with added black paper wings and small red horns at the top. Two white googly eyes are positioned centrally, completing the whimsical design. The components are arranged on a pale beige background, creating a simple yet effective visual representation of the finished bookmark. The overall impression is one of fun, creativity, and a simple craft project perfect for Halloween.

    A completed origami bat bookmark is presented, showcasing a charmingly spooky design. The dark blue folded card forms the bat's body, while small black paper wings and red felt horns add to its character. Two white googly eyes are affixed to the front, giving the bat a friendly yet slightly mischievous expression. The bookmark is displayed centrally against a plain, off-white background, allowing its unique features to stand out clearly. The overall effect is playful and eye-catching, perfect for adding a touch of Halloween fun.
  6. Change the colour of the cardstock and use the same steps to create different beautiful bookmarks.
    7. Two charming Halloween-themed corner bookmarks are displayed against a pale beige background. One, fashioned from orange card, depicts a playful monster face with jagged teeth and simple eyes. The other, a black bat, features small black wings and red horns, with white googly eyes adding a touch of whimsy. The orange bookmark is shown nestled in the corner of a book, showcasing its functionality. The overall impression is one of fun, simple crafts, perfect for adding a spooky touch to any book.
  7. Final display
    8. A black origami bat bookmark, complete with small black paper wings and red felt horns, is shown against a pale beige background. Two small white googly eyes add a touch of whimsy to the design. A corner of a book, featuring an illustration of a pink drink, is visible in the bottom left, subtly suggesting the bookmark's intended use. The overall aesthetic is simple, clean, and playfully spooky, perfect for a Halloween craft project.

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