Flatten the coffee filters and color them with shades of purple, gray, and green using markers or watercolor paint. Mist lightly with water to blend the colors into a soft, marbled look. Let them dry completely.
Once dry, fold each filter accordion-style, then pinch it in the middle to form two wings.
Clip the folded filter with a black clothespin to create the bat’s body. Then adjust the wings so they spread evenly on both sides.
Use a white paint pen or glue on googly eyes to give your bat a playful face.
For added flair, cut out traditional bat shapes from black craft paper to mix with your coffee filter bats on walls or windows.
Arrange your bats in clusters or hang them from strings for a fluttering Halloween display that’s both spooky and sweet.
