Perfect for sports day! Handmade armbands, bracelets, and wrist accessories
In addition to athletic events, school sports days often feature performances like dances and parachute routines, right? At those times, it’s common for everyone to coordinate their costumes.
In this article, we introduce “handmade wristbands” as items that can liven up sports day just like costumes do.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, including sparkly, fluttery scrunchies; upcycled wristbands made from recycled materials; and wrist accessories that make sounds when you move.
Be sure to put them on your wrists together with your costumes and match them with everyone!
Perfect for sports day! Handmade armbands, bracelets, and wrist accessories (1–10)
Ribbon scrunchie
A scrunchie is a donut-shaped hair accessory made by tying fabric with elastic.
It’s also well known as a decoration often used when women put their hair in a ponytail.
You can easily make a ribbon scrunchie by getting ribbon and elastic from a 100-yen shop, and it’s simple to create a cute look—so it’s highly recommended as a bracelet, too.
You can make it stand out even more by adding more ribbon knots or increasing the number of ribbons, so be sure to try some variations!
Fluffy! Ribbon Bracelet
A “fluffy ribbon bracelet” is easy to make using the drain net you have at home.
All you need besides the net is glue and a hair tie, so it’s great that you can make it easily with items you already have.
This craft uses simple materials and has a calm, refined finish, so it’s recommended to customize it with star- or heart-shaped decoration parts if you like.
These days, you can find a variety of decoration materials at 100-yen shops, so be sure to try out different variations!
Mall wristband
A material made by twisting thread together with thin wire into a cord-like form is called a chenille stem (pipe cleaner).
Because pipe cleaners are easy to work with, they’re perfect for making bracelets! It’s also great that you can quickly turn them into bracelets with just pipe cleaners, rubber bands, and thick paper.
Since they come in a variety of colors, they’re also very handy for dividing teams by bracelet color at events like nursery school or kindergarten sports days, so be sure to try them in those situations too!
hands-free pom-pom
Accessories worn around the hands, like bangles and bracelets, can be inconvenient when doing tasks such as preparing for a sports day.
The “Hands-Free Pom-Pom” is the perfect decoration for people with that concern, since it’s easy to use—just attach an elastic band to your wrist! Besides wearing it on the wrist, you can attach it to your fingertips or hold it in your hand, making it great for incorporating into dance routines as well.
Why not try using it when you want to add a bit more flair to occasions like school performances?
A chiffon scrunchie that looks like a flower
Fluffy chiffon fabric is perfect for creating a feminine look! Just incorporating it as a small accessory for a sports day dance routine will instantly add a touch of glamour.
How about a bracelet made by tying lots of long, thin strips of chiffon to a hair elastic? It’s simple to make, so anyone can try it, and the ability to enjoy different designs by changing color combinations is part of the charm! Try making them to match the mood of the performance—warm tones, cool tones, or monochrome, whatever suits best.
Hair elastic bracelet
A bracelet made with hair elastics that’s fun to weave with your fingers and gives a great sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.
Loop two elastics over your fingers in a crisscross, then place the next elastic on top.
Lift off the bottom elastic while layering step by step to form the weave.
Repeat this motion, and when it reaches your desired length, tie off the ends to finish.
Using bright-colored elastics creates a vivid look, while pastel colors give a softer feel.
You can make it while sitting, so it’s perfect for break times or prep periods.
Get into the rhythm of weaving, make matching colors with friends, or coordinate designs by team—the variations are endless with a bit of creativity.
Paper Cup Bracelet
This is a bracelet you can easily make with just two paper cups and a pair of scissors.
Flatten both paper cups, then cut each one at a certain width down from the rim.
The key point is to cut one of the cups to half the width of the other.
Combine the two cut pieces to complete the bracelet.
Because the bracelet is made from two layers of paper, it’s sturdy and safe to wear even during physical activity.
Try using paper cups with various patterns to create vibrant bracelets.
