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Eye-Catching and Instagrammable! DIY Fan Ideas for Sports Day

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Uchiwa fans have become a staple item at events like sports days, athletic festivals, and cultural festivals in recent years.

They originally took off as cheering and fan goods for idols, and these days you can get almost all the materials at 100-yen shops, making them easy to DIY!

In this article, we’re sharing handmade uchiwa ideas that are perfect for sports day cheering.

From standard designs to more elaborate ones, we’ve got lots of examples—so chat with your friends or classmates and create standout, photo-worthy cute uchiwa!

[Eye-Catching and Photogenic!] Handmade Uchiwa Fan Ideas You’ll Want to Make for Sports Day (1–10)

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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ZEPETO Deco Uchiwa

Must-have for the sports festival with Daiso items! How to make a fan, taught by a current high school student.

ZEPETO Deco Uchiwa

Avatar uchiwa fans featuring original avatars you create in the app! Make avatars and logos in the app, print them out, stick them onto a fan, and decorate the edges with tinsel or stickers.

You could design an avatar that looks like you, or friends could create characters that resemble each other—either way, it’ll be fun.

By combining original illustrations, you can craft a one-of-a-kind fan that won’t look like anyone else’s.

You’ll definitely stand out at the sports festival!

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Skeleton Shaka-Shaka Fan

I tried making a skeleton uchiwa! [PreRanger TV] [Neo] [Ena Nakano]

Skeleton Shaka-Shaka Fan

With a cool, see-through skeleton fan, you’re sure to look stylish and stand out! Peel the paper off a store-bought fan, keeping the outer frame, then cut out and remove the inner ribs.

Cut a transparent material—like a rigid card case from a 100-yen shop—into the shape of the fan and attach it to one side with double-sided tape.

Add your favorite decorations inside, such as pens, stickers, or photos.

Finally, place and stick another sheet of transparent material over the decorations to seal them in, and your skeleton fan is complete!

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Eye-Catching and Insta-Worthy! Handmade Uchiwa Fan Ideas for Sports Day (11–20)

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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Rose-decorated uchiwa (fan)

Gyaru-style decoration! Let me share some ideas for a rose-themed decorated uchiwa fan.

When you think of roses, many people might picture something elegant.

But the vibe can change depending on the colors and motifs you combine! This time, let’s make a gyaru-style uchiwa using roses.

Stick a leopard print on the fan and add a name in your favorite font.

After decorating the letters with rhinestones, finish it off by trimming the edge of the fan with roses and party garland!

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Handprint fan

Let’s turn them into characters! Here are some ideas for handprint fans.

This is a unique idea where you make handprints look like characters.

In the post, the handprints are made to look like Pokémon characters, with eyes and expressions added.

In the same way, creating your favorite characters or motifs with handprints can be really fun! The impression can change depending on the paint colors and how open the hand is.

Let’s liven up Sports Day together with your favorite characters and motifs!

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oshi fan sign

Always together! Here are some ideas for “oshi uchiwa” (fan signs for your fave).

Many of you probably have an idol or artist you support, right? This time, let’s make an oshi uchiwa that’s perfect for those who want to feel like they’re joining in with their oshi even at sports days or athletic festivals.

If you use a skeleton (transparent) uchiwa, you can enjoy finding backgrounds—like capturing your oshi with the blue sky or with the grass.

Try making eye-catching pieces with holographic stickers and party tinsel, too!

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