Bat Makeover -- Unexpected Halloween Decor

There's no better time for a little crafty subversion than Halloween.   These bats are dressed to the nines.  Whether you make your own Bat Mobile or string them on a garland, these creatures of the night are sure to capture the imaginations of young and old alike.

Gather your supplies:

1. Bat paper shapes  (I used a Creatology pack of 12 from Michael's.)
2. Mod Podge -- Fabric and Matte
3. Applicators
4. Fabric scraps
5. Scissors
6. Glitter glue

To make the bats, follow these steps:

1. Prepare fabric scraps by applying a coat of Fabric Mod Podge to the right side of the fabric.  Allow to dry thoroughly.
2. Apply Matte Mod Podge to one side of paper bat.  Fix to the wrong side of fabric scrap.  Get out all air bubbles.  A brayer works great but you can also use a credit card or even the back side of a butter knife.  Let dry.
3. Trim the fabric around the edges of the paper bat shape.
4. Apply Matte Mod Podge to remaining side of bat.  Fix to the wrong side of fabric scrap.  Again, get out all air bubbles and let dry.
5. Trim the fabric around the edges.  
6. Punch a hole in the top center of the bat's head.  A sturdy paper hole punch will work.
7. Decorate each bat using glitter glue.  If you have Sparkle Mod Podge, you can add a sparkly layer now.
8. String ribbon through each bat.  Attach to a mobile or string them together for a garland.

And that's all there is to it!  Easy, fun and completely unexpected Halloween decor.