Abstract: A system, computer program and method for creating a user-customized license plate frame. The system and method incorporate a license plate frame, weather-resistant paper for displaying the user-customized message, laminate for positioning over the weather-resistant paper, as well as electronic and printed instructions showing the user how to use the provided electronic templates to create a user-customized message. A computer program causes the display of an electronic template configured to receive text and graphics that represent a user-customized message. This template is further configured to define a display area that represents an outer surface of the license plate frame. The template is also configured to receive input of the user-customized message; and format the user-customized message for printing onto the weather-resistant paper.