DIY Corn Husk Bats

Make your own DIY corn husk bats with this easy step-by-step video tutorial! This rustic Halloween craft uses natural materials to create spooky yet charming bat decorations perfect for farmhouse-style fall décor. Whether you’re decorating your porch, adding handmade touches to a Halloween party, or just looking for an eco-friendly DIY project, these corn husk bats are a simple, affordable, and fun craft to make. 🦇🦇 When I saw multiple shops offering their own interpretations of corn husk bats, I was inspired to create a tutorial for my version, not realizing there was an original creator of the design. I had assumed it was a traditional folk craft, much like corn husk dolls. With that understanding, I want to highlight and credit the artist Deven Blackwell of House of Blackwell, who created the original concept, and encourage others to support her shop. Please do not make them for resale yourself. I have since removed the other shops from my blog post. You can explore Deven’s latest creations at 🦇 thehouseofblackwell.com https://www.thehouseofblackwell.com/ 🦇 House of Blackwell on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-OpHwjMrpV1tcrIT79HdSg 🦇 House of Blackwell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/houseofblackwell/ 🦇 House of Blackwell on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofblackwell Also, check out my matching blog post with more tips and tricks, as well as photos and instructions: https://cuckoo4design.com/how-to-make-corn-husk-bats/ This post may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure here: https://cuckoo4design.com/privacy-policy/ What you’ll need: • dried corn husks https://amzn.to/46jJxy1 • black string - I used leftover black macrame yarn https://amzn.to/4glP1gb - but you can also dye cheap cord from the dollar store when you dye the corn husks - or you can use black embroidery floss https://amzn.to/4n33BMe • black fabric dye https://amzn.to/41Iv11d • plastic gloves • metal pot and metal spoon • black towel or old rag • scissors • chopsticks • clothing pins or pinning needles • optional: styrofoam ball https://amzn.to/3Igibk8 or wood bead with a large center hole • optional: googly eyes https://amzn.to/41P1zqp or rice corns for bat teeth More of my Halloween DIYs you’ll love: • DIY Paper Moths Tutorial https://youtu.be/dCDZBelnZJI https://cuckoo4design.com/how-to-make-a-paper-moth/ • DIY paper leaves for fall https://youtu.be/ssR-PV--Nus https://cuckoo4design.com/diy-paper-leaf/ • DIY Terracotta Pumpkins https://youtu.be/9B7T_uj-ac4 https://cuckoo4design.com/how-to-paint-faux-terracotta-pumpkins/ • DIY macrame bat https://youtu.be/JUU-Ponc0cg https://cuckoo4design.com/macrame-bat-tutorial/ • DIY macrame ghost https://youtu.be/g8KO5FdX9ds?si=9kRrASeGwUdzljm- https://cuckoo4design.com/how-to-make-a-macrame-ghost/ • DIY scary scarecrow mask https://youtu.be/QpPPk7vYvdU https://cuckoo4design.com/how-to-make-a-scarecrow-mask/ • How to make creepy Halloween art https://youtu.be/OlryVeWY2ig https://cuckoo4design.com/diy-creepy-halloween-art-using-thrifted-frames/ ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Halloween DIY tutorials and rustic craft ideas! #DIYHalloween #CornHuskCrafts #RusticHalloweenDecor #HalloweenDIY Music: Acid Jazz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 00:04 Introduction 01:00 Supplies needed to make a DIY corn husk bat 01:05 Dyeing and preparing your corn husks 02:18 Shaping the bat’s head and body 04:47 Forming the bat's feet 06:01 Adding the bat’s ears 07:34 Tying on and folding the bat's wings 11:06 Optional add-on details like teeth and eyes 11:18 the corn husk bats hanging in my living room