[Handmade Uchiwa Fans] Perfect for the Sports Festival! Popular Designs

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At school sports festivals, people often make cute handmade items, right? Among them, uchiwa fans decorated in various ways are especially popular.

In this article, we’ll share ideas for DIY uchiwa fans.

From ones with cheering messages like you see at idol concerts, to fans featuring avatars made with apps, to sparkling, glittery designs—the possibilities are endless! There are so many designs that will make you want to start crafting right away.

Find a design that lifts your spirits and try decorating a fan! You’re sure to make wonderful memories.

[Handmade Uchiwa Fans] Perfect for Sports Day! Popular Designs (21–30)

Colorful design uchiwa (hand fan)

Just looking at it will make you smile! Here are some ideas for colorful fan designs.

Let’s try arranging Takashi Murakami’s flower illustrations on a fan.

The vibrant colors and the cheerful expressions of the flowers are sure to give you energy and power.

Even when you’re tired at a sports day or athletic festival, seeing the fan’s illustration might bring a smile to your face.

Plus, by decorating the fan’s edges with party garlands, you can create a flashy look! Be sure to take this opportunity to incorporate a colorful fan design.

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glitter tinsel fan

Recommended for anyone who wants to go all out! Here are some ideas for sparkly tinsel uchiwa fans.

For special events like sports days and athletic festivals, you’ll want to decorate the items you hold to be flashy, too.

This idea is perfect for those who want to make a super eye-catching, cute item that stands out from everyone else! If you decorate the edge of the uchiwa with party tinsel, it instantly becomes glamorous and glittery.

Choosing party tinsel in colors that match your uchiwa’s decorations will help bring the whole design together.

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Team color uchiwa (hand fan)

A great way to showcase your team’s unity is with handmade fans that highlight your team colors.

Decorate the fans in your team colors and add members’ names or caricatures to give your support a personal touch.

The caricatures can be hand-drawn or made with dedicated apps or free illustration sites—either is fine.

Not only will it be clear at a glance who you’re cheering for, but the fans will also look great in photos and make a nice keepsake.

Using large lettering and glossy paper helps them stand out from a distance and conveys your enthusiasm even more.

Holding them up during team sports or relay events boosts the sense of togetherness and is sure to make them a powerful symbol of support for your team.

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Disney design

Express your favorite world! Here are some ideas for Disney-themed designs.

When it comes to Disney works, each has its own unique charm and worldview, with stories that captivate both children and adults.

This time, let’s decorate a uchiwa fan with the worldview of your favorite Disney piece.

It’s a good idea to use character-inspired ribbon colors, rhinestones, and sequins.

Braiding ribbon around the edge of the fan is also a wonderful idea.

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fan with a ribbon

If you want to balance cuteness and individuality, a fan with ribbons is perfect.

Wrap a ribbon around the fan’s handle or line the edge with ribbons to create a dazzling design that instantly catches the eye.

Add your own photos or decorative pieces to make it the center of attention.

If you match a ribbon in your hair to the fan’s color scheme, it brings the whole look together and elevates your coordination.

Not only will your cheering photos stand out, but choosing matching designs with friends will make for lasting memories.

It’s a cheer item unique to sports days—fun to make and adorable to carry.

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flashy-design uchiwa (hand fan)

Pack in everything you love! Here are some ideas for bold, eye-catching uchiwa fan designs.

To make your once-a-year sports day or school festival even more special, you’ll definitely want an item filled with your favorites! Decorate your fan with your favorite colors and motifs to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

For example, how about sticking on fluorescent-color stickers and framing illustrations or names with holograms? Add party garlands or puffy 3D stickers and you’re sure to stand out!

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