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Bat Buddy
![IMG_20200502_150911.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_5c54d4a2ca1640a19eef0df388524c8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_426,h_316,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_150911.jpg)
![IMG_20200502_151128.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_9dc318069ef04957a165f5b08a4394b3~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_296,w_4032,h_2244/fill/w_487,h_268,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_151128.jpg)
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Things you'll need
Adult Supervision​
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Wing Patterns
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Toilet Paper Rolls (1 per bat)
- Thin Cardboard (cereal or cracker box)
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​Pipe Cleaner
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Scissors
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Pencil
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Hot Glue Gun
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Sharpie or
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Acrylic Paint Supplies
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Acrylic Paint
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Paint Brush
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Glass of Water
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​Dish/Paint Tray​
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![IMG_20200502_151757.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_cc1a34d63ab7453998ac6ed46bbb224c~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_626,y_477,w_3151,h_2186/fill/w_297,h_206,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_151757.jpg)
Step 1: Fold in ends of toilet paper roll as shown. This will create the legs and ears.
![IMG_20200502_151827.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_f9a0e03a7d8244c3bbd9568dca0f63da~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_719,y_1189,w_2386,h_1156/fill/w_355,h_172,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_151827.jpg)
Step 2: Cutout larger wing pattern and trace onto cardboard. For the second wing, flip the pattern upside-down. Cut out wings.
![IMG_20200502_152626.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_22a4cd4488a841d2b038b4955aa5910f~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_638,y_403,w_3239,h_2392/fill/w_96,h_71,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_152626.jpg)
![IMG_20200502_152718.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_45db279f666040bf8c51def036e187cd~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_249,w_4032,h_2775/fill/w_103,h_71,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_152718.jpg)
![IMG_20200502_153000.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_d3171f41dccc4a81baad5e7f7ff2414d~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_766,y_922,w_1245,h_2288/fill/w_182,h_334,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/IMG_20200502_153000.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_093124.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_304f851d7627407d96896fbc91880ab6~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_1236,y_531,w_2796,h_2244/fill/w_78,h_63,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093124.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_091759.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_cfe8c7269fac4a958ba010e054878290~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_504,y_0,w_2409,h_3775/fill/w_80,h_125,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_091759.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_093006.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_6521b7b2a80f4c8b9ab72385292f2828~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_1326,w_2152,h_2706/fill/w_77,h_97,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093006.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_091856.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_b2bbe1cda57a4fdba9a03be798247d6a~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_655,y_232,w_1356,h_3800/fill/w_189,h_529,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_091856.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_093027.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_f2f7460722724049b489c0b5d911ffdb~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_482,w_3559,h_1989/fill/w_89,h_49,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093027.jpg)
Step 3: Paint or color toilet paper tube and wings black. Fold section of wing where pattern says 'fold'
Step 4: Cut two circles out of scrap paper for eyes. Fold toilet paper roll ends to form ears and legs.
Step 5: Place pipe cleaner in one end of tube as shown to the left.
Step 6: Hot glue pipe cleaner in place. Fold pipe cleaner in a loop, twist end of pipe cleaner around the 'ankle'. Fold the toes.
![IMG_20200503_093508.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_b1ce7751dc7f44c6a8556510a766e2dc~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_396,w_4032,h_2117/fill/w_115,h_61,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093508.jpg)
![IMG_20200503_093626.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_53f9d34475a942b581d7663e9bf22fa9~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_648,y_7,w_2068,h_4025/fill/w_60,h_118,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093626.jpg)
Step 8: Hang you new bat buddy somewhere fun!
![IMG_20200503_093959.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5492bc_c5af87b9ac3a4d46b0c9ed8e4c46310e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_95,h_127,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_20200503_093959.jpg)
Step 7: Hot glue wings on opposite sides of the tube. Glue eyes below ears. Color in pupils on eyes.
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