Create these DIY bats using inexpensive household items like hangers and garbage bags.

This year, skip thesmall pumpkin displayand make oversized DIY bats to hang on the front of your house.

Repeat until all right and left wings are wrapped.

bat decorated home exterior with pumpkins on steps

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We used 34-inch pipe insulation cut into 12-inch pieces.

Use a large zip tie to tie the wings to the tube.

When the glue is dry, use Command hooks to attach the bats to the outside of your home.

colossal bats step a

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Then wait one hour before hanging.

colossal bats step b

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swooping bat craft on outside of home

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