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    Home » Blog

    Cheap Halloween Decorations: Easy Bat Aviary

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 38 Comments

    Do you happen to have a decorative bird cage or lantern in your home decor? If you do, check out these super cheap Halloween decorations. You can whip them up in just a few minutes! Seriously, this spooky bat aviary was finished in under ten minutes, and it only cost me a dollar.

    Transform your existing decor to create these spooky and cheap Halloween decorations for only $1! {OneCreativeMommy.com} DIY Bat Aviary

    Cheap Halloween Decorations

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    I think the key to creating inexpensive decor is working with what you already own. I purchased a four-pack of plastic bats at the Dollar Store, and I intended to use them on a wreath. That didn't work out, so I was ready to throw them in the Halloween stash for next year. On my way to the garage, I noticed my lantern sitting on the piano. Light bulb! The idea for a bat aviary was born.

    Clear thread and hot glue is the secret to the bat's flight

    I pulled out my glue gun and raided my sewing basket to find my clear thread (kind of like fishing line, but not as heavy). The rest was super easy. Here's how you can do it, too:

    Clear thread makes the bats appear to be hanging in midair

    1. Tie clear thread or fishing line to the top of the lantern or bird cage. (I used three bats, so I tied three pieces on three different sides.) See how well the thread hides? If you look really closely, you might be able to see the ends of the tread in the above picture. I can see it because I know where to loo, but I bet you can't!
    2. Draw a bead of hot glue along the back of one bat at the angle you want it to hang. Press the thread into the bead of glue, and allow it to dry. Attach the bottom end of the thread to the bottom or side of the lantern. Since my lantern is glass and metal, I am crossing my fingers that the hot glue will peel right off without damaging anything. You might want to test yours in an inconspicuous spot first.
    3. Repeat with the rest of your bats.

    Transform your existing decor to create these spooky and cheap Halloween decorations for only $1! {OneCreativeMommy.com} DIY Bat Aviary

    That's it. Just be careful that no bats get out and try to fly away! (Hee, hee. I found the fourth bat in my daughter's bedroom attached to the pumpkin. I thought it actually looked pretty cute!)

    Transform your existing decor to create these spooky and cheap Halloween decorations for only $1! {OneCreativeMommy.com} DIY Bat Aviary

    How do you find inexpensive ways to change up your Halloween decor? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Cristina Leau

      October 24, 2017 at 4:40 am

      It looks really awesome. I never knew there is such thing like clear thread. I always used fishing line. I think I would just make some paper bats for this Halloween.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks, Cristina. Yep, clear thread really is a thing. It's lighter weight than fishing line.

        Reply
    2. Samantha

      October 24, 2017 at 8:06 am

      These are precious! My children love to decorate and they would love to have these in our house!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:32 pm

        Thanks, Samantha. My kids love these bats. I think it's the clear thread that makes them so fun.

        Reply
    3. Jenn JG

      October 24, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Super cute Halloween decorations! I love how east and inexpensive they can be! We are very decorated already but I do need a table center piece! Think I am going to try out your bat lantern!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:32 pm

        Thanks, Jen. I hope you had a fun Halloween this year.

        Reply
    4. Jen Walker

      October 24, 2017 at 8:51 am

      This is a really cute idea for Halloween! My decorations have been limited with a 2 and 4 year old running around. So far they've moved/taken down everything they could reach!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:33 pm

        I remember those years, Jen. It seems like everything in the house got moved to higher and higher shelves as the kids figured out how to reach things!

        Reply
    5. Denay DeGuzman

      October 24, 2017 at 8:53 am

      What a cute, unique idea! I love this easy bat aviary. It looks stylish and would be fantastic decor in any indoor or outdoor space. It would also be a great gift to a teacher for her/his classroom.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:33 pm

        Thanks, Denay. I'm all about easy crafts! I hope you had a great Halloween.

        Reply
    6. Esse D

      October 24, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I would have never thought of this, but it's so cute! I always amazes me how creative people can be for Halloween costumes and decorations!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks, Esse. I hope you had a really fun Halloween.

        Reply
    7. ChrissyAdventures

      October 24, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      You are so super creative! I love the idea that you come up with and the way that you bring them into reality.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks, Chrissy. That's so nice of you! I hope you had a fun holiday.

        Reply
    8. miranda

      October 24, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I love, love, love diy projects! you've made this tut seem so easy and exciting

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks, Miranda. This project is definitely an easy one.

        Reply
    9. Amber Myers

      October 24, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I just love this idea! I'll have to make it with my daughter. We're all about Halloween stuff.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:35 pm

        Thanks, Amber. I hope you and your family had a really fun Halloween!

        Reply
    10. Sarah Bailey

      October 24, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      What a lovely cute idea for Halloween, I love the ideas of some bats hanging out on display.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:35 pm

        Thanks, Sarah. My girls loved the bats hanging around the house, too. (As long as they're not real!)

        Reply
    11. Claudia Krusch

      October 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      These are great Halloween decoration idea. I will have to make some sock pumpkins this weekend. They are so cute.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:36 pm

        Thanks, Claudia. Happy crafting. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    12. Emman Damian

      October 24, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      Great DIY tips! I'll surely recycle my old bird cages and make it as halloween decorations.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 5:36 pm

        Thanks, Emman. Now that Halloween is over, the bats came out of the lanterns, and it's back to regular decor.

        Reply
    13. Kiwi

      October 25, 2017 at 7:33 am

      Oh this is fun and easy. I also love you other festive holiday DIYs fun!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks, Kiwi. I love decorating for the holidays.

        Reply
    14. Sheena Tatum

      October 25, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      You have so many cute ideas! I really love the simplicity of them all.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks, Sheena. Simple is the way to go for me! Happy holidays.

        Reply
    15. Jennifer L

      October 26, 2017 at 2:00 am

      This looks amazing! I love how easy this DIY but can really add to the halloween decor. I could totally see this being great with christmas with instead of bats...christmas trees or doves.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        Thanks, Jennifer. Maybe I'll try putting a tiny Christmas tree inside for Christmas. Great idea.

        Reply
    16. Akamatra

      October 26, 2017 at 3:49 am

      I love lanterns. My dad build one out of wood for my wedding decor and I still have it. I could totally use it for this project.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        How cool that your dad built you a lantern for your wedding decor! That's amazing!

        Reply
    17. TColeman

      October 26, 2017 at 6:33 am

      This is such an easy and cute idea! I absolutely love how simple it is but it looks super decorative.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks, TColeman. I love easy projects. Happy holidays.

        Reply
    18. Anchal

      October 26, 2017 at 10:41 am

      These are such great ideas. Loved them. Thank you for sharing. Will try these this halloween.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        November 11, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks, Anchal. I hope you had a great Halloween!

        Reply
    19. Adeyemisi

      October 30, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      My knowledge of the origin of Halloween I don't celebrate it and I won't tho.

      Reply
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