Kids can make their very own license plates for their bikes. Let them choose their favorite colors to really make it their own.

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What you'll need:

How to make it:

1. Trim cardboard to desired size so that it fits underneath the bike's seat.
2. Apple glue stick all over the cardboard and cover with construction paper. (See photo.)
3. Trim around the cardboard, leaving a 1/2 inch border all the way around. Paint a one inch border with white paint. (See photo.)
4. Using a white paint pen have the child write his/her name in the center. Trace the name with a fine point marker. (See photo.)
5. Trim the border close to the cardboard, leaving a small white border. Cover the license plate in clear adhesive paper and trim the edges, leaving a ¼ inch overlap. (See photo.)
6. Using a hole punch, make two holes, one on each side toward the top. (See photo.)
7. Use a chenille stem threaded through the two holes to attach it to the bicycle frame under the seat. (See photo.)

Tips:

1. If you have safety concerns about using your child's name in the craft, choose a favorite word or phrase instead (ex - "princess" or "bike fan"). You can also choose to do no words at all -- have kids draw a favorite animal or flower.
2. Change up the colors of the construction paper and marker to suit your tastes.
3. Instead of construction paper and cardboard, you can use color heavy duty poster board.
4. For a fun and funky twist, use patterned scrapbook paper instead of construction paper.