CHOOO CHOOO! All abroad as we craft up some custom Popsicle Stick Christmas Trains today! Let’s make those crafty holiday dreams come true for all those boys and girls out there!
We’re getting crafty this holiday season and making some adorable Popsicle Stick Christmas Trains! These are perfect for kids of all ages and will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Let’s get started!
This time of year is REALLY big for trains. Especially for the popular Polar Express story.
So with that being said, I made it my mission to share a popsicle stick craft idea in honor of the classic! Please check out our Popsicle Stick Polar Express Trains kid craft tutorial below and make one with your child today! It’s going to be a HIT with them – I just know it! Plus you can pair it with the classic Polar Express book or movie to make the fun go even longer!
Happy crafting, my friends!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful Christmas trains made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page to admire from a far this holiday season! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR POPSICLE STICK TRAIN CRAFT WITH —> Christmas Tree Ornaments
All aboard the Christmas train! These festive Popsicle stick trains will bring joy to all the kids in your life. They’re easy and fun to make, so let’s get crafting!
Craft Supplies:
* 8 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {per train}
* Green or Red Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* School Glue
* Black/Red/Green/Gray/White Cardstock Paper
* Basic Paper Craft Scissors
* Various Colored Markers
* Christmas Stickers or other embellishments
Directions:
* Grab your popsicle sticks. Lay four next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
* Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction {hard to explain but refer to the above picture for example}
* Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each train you want to make.
* When dry have children paint their popsicle stick piece however they like {Christmas colors are encouraged but can be changed to whatever!} while you cut out some wheels & other train features from the cardstock.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Train, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc. Don’t forget to draw in Santa steering the train!
* Then display or play with proudly!
PAIR YOUR TRAIN CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Train Conductor Hat
At Glued To My Crafts we believe in SCREEN-FREE CRAFTY FUN for the WHOLE family!
Check out our popular Popsicle Stick Grinch & Friends and Paper Plate Red Truck Christmas Snow Globe craft posts that can be made in the comfort of your home today.
No extra skills or elaborate materials required! Plus you can join in on the fun too!
Popsicle Stick Christmas Trains
Supplies:
- 8 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Craft Paint
- Cardstock Paper
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- Grab your popsicle sticks. Lay four next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction {hard to explain but refer to the above picture for example}
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each train you want to make.
- When dry have children paint their popsicle stick piece however they like {Christmas colors are encouraged but can be changed to whatever!} while you cut out some wheels & other train features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Train, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc. Don't forget to draw in Santa steering the train!
- Then display or play with proudly!
