18 Oct Scary Bat Halloween Pop Up Card Tutorial
Boo! Hey everyone! Halloween is just around the corner. Is anyone going to a Halloween party? Is anyone throwing a Halloween party? If you are, here's a great popup card you can make as a Halloween party invitation. This can also be a great craft activity to do with your kids. This card is a pop-up bat and looks like this:
You can get a better look at the card in this video:
I contemplated making a happy cute bat, but I ended up making a more scary one. I liked the way it turned out because the mouth and tummy make it look more three dimensional. The card is pretty easy to make. Here is a tutorial showing how to make this card:
I've also written some simple instructions on how to make the card:
1. Purchase the template and download it from the store here: Scary Bat Halloween Pop Up Card Template.
2. Cut out all the parts (bat, inside card, outside card) from your choice of colored card stock. The bat should be black, the inside card can be white or orange, and the outside card can be black. Click here for instructions on how to cut out the pieces using the template. Make sure you score all of the dotted lines in the bat and down the center of the inside and outside card.
3. Fold the bat in half. Then reverse the fold of the mouth and tummy.
4. Fold the inside card in half and insert the tabs on the bat feet into the angled slots. Make sure that the slots angle outwards toward the front of the card. Fold the tabs on the bat feet. Make sure not to pull the feed through the slots too far. Fold the inside card in half to make sure that the bat folds flat and pops up as desired. Adjust the feet as necessary.
5. Tape the tabs down on the back of the inside card.
6. Insert the corners of the inside card into the corners “bat” slots of the outside card. If cutting the bats at each corner is too tedious, then you can cut a simple slot all the way across from one bat tip to the other. Fold the card down the center.
If you want to purchase the template, please click below.
Scary Bat Halloween Pop Up Card Template
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Please let me know what you think of this card in the comments below! Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Ira
Posted at 08:41h, 18 OctoberSuperb…. What a CREATIVE artpiece…
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:17h, 18 OctoberThanks Ira. I’m glad you came by to check out my new card.
Mariela
Posted at 08:52h, 18 OctoberAwesome card! Thanks for sharing 😉
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:16h, 18 OctoberThanks for checking out my new card Mariela!
Theda Gartlin
Posted at 09:09h, 18 OctoberThis is the cutest Halloween card I’ve seen this year. Thanks A Bunch!
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:16h, 18 OctoberThanks Theda! I’m glad you like it.
Caroline Jeffries
Posted at 10:03h, 18 OctoberYour Scary Bat Pop Up card is very good as usual.
I’m in the process of making 70 cards for anniversaries using the valentine Kissing Couple template. You are so creative! I love your cards.
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:14h, 18 OctoberGood luck with the 70 cards Caroline, Hope you have a cutting machine, otherwise you’re fingers will be hurting 😉
Andrea Brooks
Posted at 10:03h, 18 OctoberThanks for the free Scary Bat Template. I plan to download it. I have made 5 Pop up Pumpkin Cards for my Grandchildren. I think they will like them. I also bought the Christmas pop-up of the little girl and the snowman but that on is too intricate cutting for me to make 5. Maybe one day I will purchase a cutting machine. Thanks for your ideas. I really enjoy them. A suggestion: the next tutorial you make, please stay in the camera frame. Most of the bat tutorial is half way out of view.
Have a good day.
Andrea
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:14h, 18 OctoberThanks Andrea for being a subscriber! Hope you enjoy the template.
Rebecca Nelsen
Posted at 10:21h, 18 OctoberThanks for the new template. I’ve been missing your great patterns and ideas!
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:13h, 18 OctoberHi Rebecca, Thanks for coming back to check out my new design!
Anne TOURNADRE
Posted at 11:04h, 18 OctoberMerci beaucoup, superbe modèle,
Anne.
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:12h, 18 OctoberYou’re welcome Anne! Thanks for stopping by.
khanh pham
Posted at 12:20h, 18 Octoberthe discount code is not working for me =(
CreativeRich
Posted at 13:12h, 18 OctoberHi Khanh, The code is not a discount code. Use the code to access the secret subscriber sale. Thanks!
Robyn Irving
Posted at 14:44h, 18 OctoberThank you so so much for this template. I think the bat is still kinda cute. Look forward to making it.
CreativeRich
Posted at 16:39h, 18 OctoberThanks Robyn! The bat is supposed to be scary ;P
pat
Posted at 21:29h, 18 OctoberI did not get the bat template but I do want to stay on your email list please???
CreativeRich
Posted at 00:45h, 19 OctoberHi Pat, You can use the password to access the subscriber sale. After you check out, you can access the template in your account. Thanks!
yonathan christian
Posted at 21:47h, 18 OctoberThank youu so muchhh.
i hope many free template come into my email haha
CreativeRich
Posted at 00:46h, 19 OctoberHi Yonathan, You will not receive the template in your email. You will need to use the password to access the secret subscriber sale. Then add the template to your cart and check out. You can access the template in your account. Thanks!
Naf
Posted at 23:23h, 18 OctoberCompliments pour cette création, elle est très bien réussie cette chauve souris. Merci et belle continuation.
Nicole
Compliments for this creation, it is very successful this bat. Thank you and good luck.
Nicole
CreativeRich
Posted at 00:46h, 19 OctoberThanks Naf! Merci Beaucoup!
BOONRIDEE
Posted at 23:42h, 18 OctoberThank you very much. I love this pop up .
CreativeRich
Posted at 00:47h, 19 OctoberThanks Boonridee!
bhumika jain
Posted at 06:32h, 19 Octoberreally impressive
Marg Montgomery
Posted at 06:57h, 19 OctoberWhat a wonderful card. thank you so very much for the file and the instructions.
Rosetta
Posted at 07:12h, 19 OctoberHi Rich,
Many thanks for your wonderful tutorial as I love pop up cards and did try a few of them. I did try the hearts one for my engaged niece and it came out pretty well.
I cannot access your free scary bat template. Please advice. Thanks once again for sharing.
CreativeRich
Posted at 09:04h, 19 OctoberHi Rosetta, You can access the template through the Halloween Secret Subscriber Sale. Use the password you received in your email. Thanks!
Lori Brown
Posted at 21:17h, 20 OctoberHi Rich, just had to write you a note to say what talent and patience you have in creating your cards. The Bat card is very nice. What tools do you use to get such perfect cuts. Do you make Birthday cards?
Thank you for sharing your craft.
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:49h, 21 OctoberHi Lori! Thanks! I use a Silhouette Cameo and a KNK Element cutting machine. I do make birthday cards! Here are some cards that can be used as birthday cards.
Nina
Posted at 23:46h, 20 OctoberThanks for sharing this card. I really love yours pop up cards and tutorials. Everything is so great. Happy holidays!
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:52h, 21 OctoberThanks Nina! I’m glad you enjoy my videos.
Krista's Paper Cafe
Posted at 07:25h, 21 OctoberNah! Rich, he is a beautiful bat!
I really like the little bats in the corners. Nice touch!
CreativeRich
Posted at 11:56h, 21 OctoberHi Krista! Thanks for checking out the bat card. I like your Halloween tussie mussie. Very cute!
Lynn Dunn
Posted at 12:59h, 23 OctoberAlways a nice compromise between the simple and the elegant. Nice.
CreativeRich
Posted at 21:55h, 23 OctoberThanks Lynn!
emma
Posted at 13:20h, 23 OctoberHi Ilive out of the country and I got your email saying that your templete wos free but I tried and I couldn”t download it for free.could you put it up again?;)
CreativeRich
Posted at 21:56h, 23 OctoberHi Emma! Thanks for visiting my website and being a subscriber.
mickey
Posted at 06:55h, 24 OctoberThanks for sharing the card.
It’s so cute!
CreativeRich
Posted at 18:33h, 28 OctoberThanks Mickey!
Melrose Davis
Posted at 20:15h, 28 OctoberI made 2 of these for my grandkids. They both loved them. So did there parents. Thank you for the pattern. Can’t wait to see what you come up with for Christmas!
CreativeRich
Posted at 07:55h, 29 OctoberThat’s great Melrose! I’m glad they enjoyed them.