Create a custom Christmas decoration with a special photo ornament. Cut, color and assemble your own with our free provided printable!
This adorable picture frame train ornament is an easy craft project for kids to do with you at home. It’s a winner!
This paper Christmas train craft is a festive way for kids to get into the holiday spirit! It’s easy and fun to make, and best of all, there’s a free printable included. Get your creative juices flowing and have some family fun crafting this holiday season!
Looking for a special Christmas keepsake for the kids to make this year? Look no further than this charming train picture frame ornament to put on your tree! Everyone will be delighted by the nostalgic appeal of this timeless classic!
Craft Supplies:
- Ornament Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Single Hole Punch
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – download the free holiday train printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or colored paper instead!}
- Go ahead and color in the train design however you like.
- Use scissors to trim it out.
- Next up – cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the train cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to fill in blank spots and add some sparkle.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, add embellishments for a customized look.
- Then hold punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful holiday inspired train photo ornament piece!
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Christmas Train Photo Ornament Craft
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