Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Ideas for Making Nameplates and Board Chains
Name boards are a familiar item at sports festivals and cultural festivals.
Among matching items with friends and handmade goods, they really stand out—and they’re perfect for photos, too, so you’ll want to make one!
But how do you make it? Where can you buy that chain you attach to the board? Many people probably feel the hurdles are high.
In this article, we’ll introduce name plate designs and how to make them!
From the classics to ideas for those who want to stand out a bit from other groups—don’t miss it!
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Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Nameplate and Board Chain Making Ideas (1–10)
brand logo
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Original song – Yuna – Yuna Yuna
Fresh and sporty! Here are some ideas for brand logos.
From familiar brands to high-end labels, there are so many attractive brand logos out there.
How about arranging a sports brand logo to create a name board this time? What you’ll need: an illustration with your arranged design, a color board, a chain, scissors, and so on.
Since it’s an item to wear at the school sports festival, a sports brand logo is a perfect fit! Definitely give it a try.
Fluffy-Ear Name Board
Perfect for bunny or dog characters! Here are some ideas for name boards with fluffy ears.
Many of you may want to add a personal touch beyond materials like paper, rhinestones, and lace.
This time, let’s make a name board with adorable, fluffy ear parts attached.
Looking at the posted photos, you can see boards inspired by Sanrio characters decorated with soft ear pieces and ribbons in the character’s image color.
The 3D effect will definitely make you stand out at the sports festival!
animal print
https://www.tiktok.com/@clasta_sub/video/7358432526941179143Name boards that use animal prints like leopard, tiger, or zebra patterns as the background are also very popular! Animal prints make a strong impression and are sure to look great on Instagram.
Print your favorite pattern and cut it to the same size as the frame.
Insert it into a photo frame or stick it onto cardboard.
If you attach a plastic chain, it’s convenient to carry around.
Matching patterns with friends is a fun way to stand out, too! Changing the background color can completely transform the vibe, so give it a try.
Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Ideas for Making Nameplates and Board Chains (11–20)
Frilled name board
A cute and elegant finish! Here are some ideas for frilled name boards.
Name boards are often used at idol concerts, right? Some of you may have designed and decorated your favorite idol’s name before.
This time, let’s make a name board decorated with frills.
Looking at the posted photos, you can see the edges of the name board are trimmed with two types of frills.
It adds volume and creates an elegant feel.
Adding ribbons and rhinestones will make the name board even more fabulous.
[Yarn] Hand-knitted name board
https://www.tiktok.com/@a.kuah/video/7454100491593600264Make it with yarn! Here are some ideas for hand-knitted name boards.
Many of you may be thinking about trying different materials when making a name board.
This time, let’s use yarn to create a one-of-a-kind, hand-knitted name board! In the video, a mesh-style board is used.
These days, you can find similar items at 100-yen shops, so give it a look.
The mood will change depending on the color and type of yarn you choose! Be sure to give it a try.
Name board with a catchphrase
https://www.tiktok.com/@akkiy_love_419/video/7485993063458999570Let’s add a sentence that represents you! Here are some ideas for a name board with a catchy tagline.
Idols often use catchphrases in their self-introductions to convey their personalities, right? This time, let’s make a name board that includes your own catchphrase.
It might be easier to get an idea if you ask your friends or guardians what kind of person they think you are.
Or, coming up with catchphrases for each other with your friends could be really fun! Be sure to give it a try.
cat-shaped board
An irresistible cat-shaped name board for cat lovers! Just cut the base construction paper into a cat shape and add decorative lettering and embellishments.
If decorative lettering is difficult, you can design the text in a paint app, print it out, and paste it on—no problem! Adding fur to the ears or trimming the edges with lace would look lovely, too.
And designing a cat tail could take it up a notch.
Using black for the base might give it that mischievous, little-devil cat vibe!