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!

This time of year is REALLY big for trains. Especially the Polar Express.

So 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 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! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Christmas Train Supplies:

* 8 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {per train}
* Green or Red Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* School Glue
* Black/Red/Green/Gray/White Cardstock
* 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!

At Glued To My Crafts we believe in SCREEN-FREE CRAFTY FUN for the WHOLE family! Check out our popular Popsicle Stick Grinch & Friends – Kid Craft and Paper Plate Red Truck Christmas Snow Globe – Kid 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!