Creepy Specimen Art
![Creepy Specimen Art With Paper Cut-Outs Creepy Specimen Art With Paper Bug and Bat Cut-Outs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400976424068.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- 13" x 13" T-shirt display or box frame with glass front
- craft punch featuring 1-1/2-inch bats, spiders or whatever Halloween motif you choose
- decorative craft paper in various patterns and colors
- 14" x 14" square of plain-colored fabric
- heavy-duty tape
- miniature adhesive circles
Wrap the Frame Insert
To start, wrap the plain-colored fabric over the frame's background insert, which should be about 12"x12". Secure with heavy tape.
![Art Frame Secured With Gorilla Glue Tape Art Frame Secured With Gorilla Glue Tape](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-one_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976405325.jpeg)
Create Specimens
Using either a craft punch or Silhouette machine, cut out a uniform number of specimens from the craft paper. They should be the same size but vary in color, print and design.
![Bat-Shaped Craft Punch for DIY Halloween Art Bat-Shaped Craft Punch for DIY Halloween Art](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-two_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977654015.jpeg)
Bend the Cut-Outs
Give dimension to your project by bending the wings of your bats upward.
![3-D Bat Cut-Outs on DIY Art Display 3-D Bat Cut-Outs on DIY Art Display](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-three_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976695376.jpeg)
Measure Spacing
Use this printable square 8.5 x 8.5 Grid or simply measure your fabric to create a grid. Each printable bat is 1.5" across; they are spaced 3" across and 1.5" high. Even spacing is important.
![Printable Grid for DIY Art Project Printable Grid for DIY Art Project](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-four_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976693569.jpeg)
Poke a Dot
Place the grid on top of your fabric, then poke a pen through the center of each x. Center the paper in the middle of square fabric back and poke pencil through each hole, marking where the specimen will go.
![DIY Art Grid With Pencil Markings DIY Art Grid With Pencil Markings](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/18/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-five_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976447753.jpeg)
Stack Dots, Stick on Specimens
Attach 2 layers of small adhesive dots on top of each pencil dot. They should be stacked 2 high.
Now place one specimen on top of each dot, pressing firmly. Replace the insert inside the frame and hang.
![Sheet of Adhesive Dots for DIY Art Project Sheet of Adhesive Dots for DIY Art Project](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2012/9/27/0/oringinal_Jennifer-Hadfield-creepy-specimen-art-step-six-new_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976762094.jpeg)