Halloween Planter Decorations: Chalkboard Wood Bats

Learn how to make Halloween planter decorations like these chalkboard wood bats.

Happy October!! I’m so excited to be sharing my first Halloween craft of the season! YAY!

I bought Mums (chrysanthemums) a few weeks ago to decorate outside. They are my favorite fall flowers! Since they will be staying on my front porch for Halloween, I wanted to add something to them to decorate them for the occasion.

What better way to decorate them than with planter decorations!

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Chalkboard Wood Bats

Supplies:

• Wood (I used wood scraps that were lying around at my parents’ garage.)
• Paper
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Sandpaper and/or file.
• Dowels
• Chalkboard paint
• Foam brush
• White chalk

• Tools:
• Scroll saw
• Drill or drill press

Instructions:

Step 1: Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a bat along the fold.

Step 2: Cut out your drawing.

Step 3: Take out the wood that you’ll be using for your project.

Step 4: Trace your bat onto the piece of wood. (I traced two bats on my piece, one of which was smaller than the original.)

Step 5: Use a scroll saw to cut out the shapes. (Thanks Mom and Emily for cutting them out for me.)

Step 6: Once the pieces are cut, use sandpaper and a file to smooth them out.

Step 7: With the help of a drill press or drill, drill a hole deep enough so that a dowel will fit inside.

Step 8: Put a little bit of wood glue inside the hole, on the tip of the dowel, and insert it inside the hole.

Step 9: Once the glue has dried, apply two coats of chalkboard paint. (Make sure to let it dry between coats.)

Step 10: Use chalk to draw eyes on the bats. (I also made a Halloween sign.) 

Step 11: Insert them inside your planters. And ENJOY!

Halloween Planter Decoration

Halloween Bat Decor

Now you can’t say those aren’t cute?!

I can’t wait to make more!

I’m thinking of making ghosts too! Wouldn’t ghosts be cute?

I’m thinking that if you liked these bats, you’ll probably love this one too: No Sew Bat Pillow

Get more Halloween inspiration with these amazing projects from my friends:

A Witches’ Brew Martini from Suburble.
Halloween Dropcloth Sharpie Pillow from The Happy Housie.
Halloween Caramel Apples from Satori Design for Living.
Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats and Free Printable from Clean and Sensible.
Halloween Planter Decorations: Chalkboard Wood Bats from The DIY Dreamer.
Jello Jar Monsters from Echoes of Laughter.
Black Cat Velvet Pumpkins from The DIY Mommy.
Halloween Rat Wreath from Fynes Designs.
Creepy Crawly Resin Tray from Craftberry Bush.

I’m pretty certain that all these wonderful Halloween ideas should keep you busy for a day or two… no?! hehe

Have you started decorating for Halloween yet?

If you haven’t, what about making a Halloween Skull Centerpiece?