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How to Make a Bat and Spider Decoration for Halloween

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Tue, 09/30/2008 - 18:37.

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Batty Bats

Pieces for the bat. Face and wings template available for down load at bottom of post

Push the wings through the hole

Cut through wool with sharp scissors, an adult should do this

Part the two discs slightly. Tie a length of wool around the middle, pulling it tight and tie a knot. Make sure the wool is positioned at right angles to the wings

Carefully pull away the cardboard discs

Place head on pom pom. I used double sided tape

For the spider put 4 lengths of pipe cleaner 15cm (6in) long through the hole. Follow bat instructions to make pom pom

Bend legs into shape and stick on head

Halloween spiders

Bunting

Submitted by Anjie Davison on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 14:20.

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bunting

Pattern with dimensions

Layout of pattern, I used pinking shears to cut out bunting but ordinary scissors will do

Inkjet Iron-on Transfers, with lettering is reversed. Follow instructions that are included with he transfer pack but I reduce the time it states you should iron it for, I think 20 seconds but do a test sample

Follow instructions that are included with he transfer pack but I reduce the time it states you should iron it for, I think 20 seconds but do a test sample also they advise a 5mm border around image but I don't bother.

Place cut out letters face down and iron

When the transfer is cool remove backing paper

I used 3 meters of 6mm wide black ribbon but you could use any colour

I used a wide zigzag stitch to attach triangles to ribbon. Leave a length of ribbon either end of the bunting for ties

I made this bunting using different designs of blue fabric and wider spacing of the triangles

This is the design for the Happy Birthday bunting as a bonus I have included a robot and heart motif. You could use them to decorate bunting or on a T-shirt. To download this image see instructions at end of the main text.

Blue alphabet. Instructions for downloading are at the bottom of the main text

Pink alphabet. Instructions for downloading are at the bottom of the main text

After going to the Larks in the Parks I was struck how simple but effective the bunting was that decorated the stalls. Something so simple says celebration, it adds a carnival feel to a party, BBQ, or birthday. I thought I would do a tutorial for a birthday bunting. I have designed the HAPPY BIRTHDAY letters to be downloaded and used in conjunction with Ryman's Inkjet Iron-on Transfers for light T-shirts. I have also included an alphabet in case you might like to add a child's name or just make a bunting with a name on, this would brighten up a child's room or playroom.

Happy Birthday bunting