Today’s DIY Bike Decorating Ideas guest post comes from Julie Adams at www.orientaltrading.com. I received a gift card for publishing.
Are your kids participating in a parade or neighborhood event this Independence Day? Decorating a bike for the biggest summer holiday doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and it’s an easy way for kids to get in the patriotic spirit. Try one of these fun DIY Bike Decorating Ideas for a project kids will love. (Be sure to test each decoration for safety before riding.) Enjoy the holiday and get creative as you kick off summer with a spectacular parade.
DIY Bike Decorating Ideas
Low-Cost DIY Bike Decorations
Wrap streamers around the handlebars, securing them well with tape. Use the same technique to apply streamers to the spokes of the wheels. Alternate red, white and blue layers along with pinwheels for a truly spectacular effect in motion.
Classic vs. Contemporary Themes & Colors
Red, white and blue offer a classic way to express your 4th of July holiday cheer. However, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate the Fourth with the color scheme of your choice. Silver and gold are festive, or bright candy colors and pastels make cheery, eye-catching alternatives.
Shimmer & Shine with Foil Stars
Draw stars on poster board and paste aluminum foil on them. Your child will love helping you make perfect lines with a ruler almost as much as showing off his or her creation. Tape them to the sides bike or attach them pipe cleaners for a 3-D effect.
Mylar Balloons
Show your spirit with shimmering mylar balloons this July fourth. Use heavy-duty tape to attach helium-filled holiday balloons to the back of your bike seat, and tie a few to the rider’s arms or helmet, too!
Toddler ?My First Parade? Wagon Decorations
Too young for a bike? Decorate a wagon! Make banners from poster boards. Help your toddler draw or paste his or her favorite patriotic pictures on each banner, and use markers to write holiday messages to onlookers. Give your little one plenty of candy to share with the crowd.
Creating Pull-Behind Mini Floats
Make your own mini parade float this year. Papier-mache offers one fun, affordable way to make float figures. Stuffed animals and inflatables are also great for creating a theme on a budget. Tissue paper, decorated poster board and personalized banners make excellent backdrops and borders for your mini float this Fourth of July.
Happy 4th of July from all of us at Oriental Trading!
