Sometimes the best kind of crafts and art projects, are the ones where there are NO rules. The kind where you just lay out the craft supplies on the table and have anyone & everyone have at it!

Not every craft tutorial has to follow a certain order of steps or even material list. Why conform to something when crafting is all about being CREATIVE and stepping outside the box?! Am I right?!

So that’s exactly what I had in mind when I came up with this Paper Christmas Train Kid Craft & Keepsake Idea. Boy is that a mouth full to say! But I promise it’s not that hard to recreate since kids {and adults} can customize their trains however THEY like!

Our latest paper craft project is inspired by the Polar Express and of course, all those trees this Christmas season with a train set around the base. I think it’s safe to safe, trains are an iconic piece when it comes to the holidays!

And although I’m providing a FREE red train printable in this very post, there are no real rules other than you have to download and print it, in the comfort of your home. From there, you just decorate it however you like and add your child’s picture to the cutout frame to make them the proud conductor!

With all that being said, this is the perfect opportunity to use up those leftover materials, Christmas supplies AND even have an opportunity to gift this to someone special because it slips in a frame or scrapbook nicely!

Whatever you decide to do with our free Paper Christmas Train file and idea, I hope we inspired you to “drop the rules” and let that creativity FLY this Christmas season! CHOO CHOO! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Christmas Train – Craft Supplies:

• Free Red Train Printable {download HERE}
• White Cardstock
• Color Printer
• Craft Scissors
• Adhesive like tape, glue stick
• Your Child’s Picture {a 4×6 inch print size is perfect!}
• Christmas Stickers
• Glitter/Glitter Glue
• Rhinestones/Sequins

Directions:

• First download and print the free Christmas train file above. Print it in color on simple white cardstock. You only need one print per craft.
• Next, using scissors, trim out the empty/white square shape in the train printable. Discard inner paper when done.
• Now grab your child’s picture. Trim it down and adhere it to the back of the printable with tape or a glue stick, in the open window you just made.
• When done, flip your paper back over to see your child “sitting” in the train.
• Now it’s time for embellishments! Have children decorate their train with rhinestones, glitter, stickers – whatever the heart desires! Remember – it’s whatever they want!
• Once done, set aside to let it dry completely so everything stays in place.
• When ready, display your child’s beautiful and one-of-a-kind Paper Christmas Train masterpiece proudly!

Need another crafty idea for a train lover?! Check out our now viral Popsicle Stick Christmas Train tutorial! #gluedtomycrafts