How to Decorate With Halloween Bat Stickers

When we spotted these 3D bat stickers trending on TikTok, we loved them. (They're even waterproof!) So we purchased one 120-piece set and used them several different ways inside and outside to decorate for Halloween. The set comes with double-sided tape to make these projects even cheaper and easier.

Strand of Garland

Use the bats to make a garland to hang from your fireplace mantel or over a doorway. Along with the bats, you’ll need jute twine, a hole punch and wooden beads.

Use the hole punch to make a small hole in each bat's wing. Thread the jute twine through the holes on each wing. Secure the twine on the back of the bat with double-sided tape. Add four wooden beads then another bat. Alternate between bats and beads until your garland is the desired length.

Bat Wreath

Use the bats to create a simple front door decoration. The vinyl bats are waterproof, so no need to worry about them getting ruined in the rain.

Start with a 14" gold metal craft ring. Attach the bats to the metal frame in a crescent formation using varying sizes to create a perspective of flight. Use the double-sided tape to secure the bats to the metal ring, applying as much tape as needed for a strong hold.

Bat Lampshade

Halloween decorating can’t get much easier than this. When your lamp is turned off, the bats may just be a subtle outline, but when the lamp is turned on, the shadow of the bats makes a charming Halloween accent.

Arrange the adhesive bats inside the lampshade using double-sided tape, and position them to appear as if they’re flying in the same direction.

Wine Cooler Ice Mold

Ice molds are a great investment (about $30) if you entertain often. It’s a stylish way to keep wine or liquor chilled during parties or use it as an outdoor candle holder in the winter to decorate your front porch. We added bats, a few spiders and some faux spiderwebs to make our Halloween wine chiller.

To make this wine chiller, you’ll need an ice mold, distilled water and Halloween decor or tiny toys (bats, spiders, spiderwebs, bugs, etc.). Start by placing faux spider webs into the ice mold. This will help hold the other items in place and make them more visible in the ice. Insert the bats and spiders into the ice mold, intertwining them with the spider webs. Fill the ice mold halfway with distilled water. Distilled water helps the ice freeze clearer. Place the ice mold in the freezer and let it set for at least five to six hours.

When the bottom half is frozen, repeat the process of adding more Halloween decor into the spider webs and then fill the mold with more distilled water to the top. Freeze the mold overnight to ensure it is fully set. When the mold is completely frozen, remove it from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. To release the ice from the mold, run the outside of the mold under cold water for five to six minutes until the ice loosens. Place the mold in a shallow bowl.

Paper Lanterns

Paper lanterns and a strand of patio lights are an inexpensive way to light up any outdoor space, any time of year. Give it a Halloween twist by using orange and white lanterns and decorating them with bats and jack-o’-lantern faces. The ghosts are made from paper lanterns and tomato cages — check out how easy they were to make.

Unfold and assemble the small paper lanterns according to the package instructions. Use double-sided tape to adhere the bats to the lanterns. We placed them in gradual sizes, with the smaller bats on the top and bottom and the bigger bats in the middle. We also added jack-o’-lantern faces to some of the paper lanterns using cardstock and double-sided tape. Hang your patio lights and place the lanterns over each bulb.

Hang the Bats From a Tree

Have a large ficus tree sitting in the corner of your living room? Give it a Halloween makeover with the addition of some flying bats.

Cut fishing line (monofilament wire) to various lengths. Attach one end of the fishing line to the back of the bat using black electrical tape. Create a loop at the other end of the fishing line to hook onto a tree limb. Hang the bats on the tree, similar to decorating a Christmas tree, ensuring they dangle at different lengths for a floating effect.

Wall Decor

We placed a bunch of bats on the wall to make them look as if they are flying out of the fireplace.

To make the bats seem like they’re taking flight, place the bigger ones lower or at eye level, and place the small ones higher, up toward the ceiling. If you don’t have a fireplace, place the bats next to a window so they look as if they’re flying into the house.