Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Ideas for Making Nameplates and Board Chains

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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!

Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Ideas for Making Nameplates and Board Chains (11–20)

Colorful name board

Perfect for social media! Here are some ideas for colorful name boards.

If you’re making a name board, you’ll want to take memorable photos, right? Many of you might also be thinking about posting them on social media.

This time, let’s try making a name board with a cute, colorful, and pop design.

Looking at the posted photos, the heart-shaped board is trimmed with a party garland, and the inside is decorated with colorful pom-poms.

Choosing primary colors will give it a lively and bright feel.

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Check pattern × pink mohair

Perfect for a soft, fluffy vibe! Here are some ideas for a check pattern × pink tinsel combo.

When making a name board, the first thing you’ll want to decide is the overall feel, right? Cute, cool, flashy, unique—many people might be unsure which direction to take.

This time, we’re sharing ideas recommended for those who want to create a name board with a gentle, airy atmosphere! Trim the edges of a baby pink check-patterned board with white and pink party tinsel.

Choosing a white chain as well gives the whole piece a cohesive look.

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Special Character Name Board

Express your individuality! Here are ideas for name boards using special characters.

Many people probably use apps or software when making name boards, right? This time, let’s create a special-character name board that lets you enjoy the handmade vibe.

Looking at the posted photos, the white heart-shaped board is edged with party tinsel in your favorite color.

It also looks like the inner text is warped to follow the shape of the board.

This could be perfect for anyone looking for a design that won’t be like anyone else’s.

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Rose nameplate

Perfect for a princess-style gal look! Here are some ideas for a rose-themed name board.

In recent years, Heisei-era gal culture has been trending again.

Did you know there are many different styles of gals? This time, let’s make a princess-style gal name board adorned with elegant roses.

From the posted photos, you can see a heart-shaped black board trimmed with party tinsel and string lights.

Adding three-dimensional roses on the inside enhances the vibe even more.

Give it a try!

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Memoji

Why not create an avatar that looks just like you and turn it into a name board design? It’s especially recommended if you’re not confident in drawing! There are plenty of apps dedicated to avatar creation, so make one to suit your taste.

Once you’ve printed your avatar, pop it into a photo frame! Add decorations like party garlands or stickers, and you’re done! If you and your friends start by making avatars together, getting ready for the sports festival will be even more fun and lively.

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bone-shaped board

Here’s an introduction to a high-impact bone-shaped name board.

It has a rock-inspired vibe while still being cute, thanks to the bone shape.

The key point is that it matches both cool and charming design styles.

You could make the background black and finish it with a monogram-like design, too.

If you decorate it with party garlands, it might be better to choose ones with shorter fringe so the bone shape remains visible.

If your class T-shirts have a cool or rock-style design, they’ll pair perfectly with a bone-shaped board.

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Stand Out at the Sports Festival! Nameplate and Board Chain Making Ideas (21–30)

Character board

How about a name board featuring your favorite characters like Doraemon, Kiki & Lala (Little Twin Stars), or My Melody? Depending on the character, you could design it to fully capture that world’s aesthetic.

Just place your designed illustration into a photo frame you can buy at a 100-yen shop, add some decorations, and you’re done.

You could even match designs with friends and lay out each person’s favorite character.

The vibe changes with decorations like sparkly garlands and rhinestone stickers, so go ahead and show off your great sense of style!

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