Ghost and Bat Mobile
Set the sp-o-o-o-ky m-o-o-o-d for trick-or-treat night! Prop this branch mobile in a planter, prop it up in front of a window, hang it from a tree in your front yard or from the ceiling on your porch.
1. Find a small, fallen tree limb with long finger-like branches on it.
2. Cover your work area with newspaper. Squeeze Crayola Glitter Glue all over the branches. Let dry overnight.
3. Design ghosts to hang on the glittery branch. Use your own ideas or follow these steps to make two-sided ghosts: • Put two pieces of Crayola Color Explosion White Paper back to back. • Cut a ghost shape through both layers using Crayola Scissors. Or to cut a ghost shape from one piece of Color Explosion White Paper and trace it on another in reverse. • Design each ghost using a Color Explosion White Marker. See the magical designs appear as you draw eyes and a mouth. Outline the ghost with a black marker. • Add sparkle with Glitter Glue. Let dry. • Tear white tissue paper into strips. • Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach strips to the bottom and arms of one ghost. • Cut a piece of ribbon to the desired length. • Use a glue stick to attach a ribbon to the top of the ghost. • Glue one ghost to another, back to back. Make several ghosts for your mobile.
4. Design bats for your mobile. Use your own ideas or follow these steps to make three-sided bats that twirl: • Fold Crayola Color Explosion Black Paper in half. Cut one half of a bat shape starting at the fold line. Open the fold to reveal a symmetrical bat shape (symmetrical means both sides the same). • Trace and cut out two more identical symmetrical bat shapes. • Design each bat using a Crayola Color Explosion Black Marker. Surprising colors appear as you add eyes. Draw colorful stripes and dots on the wings. • Add Glitter Glue designs to each bat for mysterious twinkle. Let dry. • Cut a piece of ribbon the desired length. • Glue ribbon to the middle of one bat (Bat #1). • Glue one wing to the back of the wing of another bat (Bat #2). • The other wing of Bat #2 gets glued to the back of one wing of the remaining bat (Bat #3). • Glue the remaining two wings together back to back (joining Bat #1 and Bat #3). Make several bats for your mobile.
5. Tie the ghosts and bats onto the ghouly branch!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Glitter Glue—
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.
3D Glasses—Should only be used for viewing 3D images. Do not wear for long periods of time or while performing physical activities. Not to be used as sunglasses.
Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.
Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.
Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points
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