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Perfect for sports day! Handmade armbands, bracelets, and wrist accessories

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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 wristbands, bracelets, and wrist ornaments (21–30)

Tissue paper wristband

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Tissue paper wristband

Tissue paper, as the name suggests, is a type of paper that makes it easy to create flower-themed decorations, and its defining feature is how thin it is—thin enough that the colors show through when layered.

Because the material is so delicate, it can tear easily if you apply too much force, so carefully shaping it is the key when making a tissue paper wristband.

Also, by mixing a few different colors, you can create a more striking, festive-looking bracelet, which makes it fun and easy to enjoy brighter, more vibrant arrangements!

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Masking tape scrunchie

Can you make it with masking tape and rubber bands?! Easy scrunchie DIY♡

Masking tape scrunchie

When you think of a scrunchie, it’s usually as a hair accessory, but it also looks lovely worn like a bracelet.

While scrunchies are typically associated with fabric, you can easily make one yourself using washi tape.

All you need are washi tape and a rubber band—both easy to find at 100-yen shops.

Having a box on hand also makes the process easier.

Wrap the washi tape around the box once with the adhesive side facing outward, place the rubber band, then layer more washi tape over it to sandwich the band.

Remove the wrapped piece from the box, shape it, and you’re done.

Depending on the material of the washi tape used, it’s generally better suited as a bracelet rather than a hair tie.

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Let’s make it with construction paper! A braided bracelet

How to make a three-strand braid and a crown braid using colored construction paper — drawing paper braid

Let's make it with construction paper! A braided bracelet

Accessories made with construction paper have the advantages of being easy to gather materials for and being lightweight when worn.

Cut the construction paper into long, thin strips and braid them together as you would with a three-strand braid.

Once they reach a certain length, you can use them as accessories like bracelets.

By combining construction paper in various colors, you can create colorful accessories.

You can also experiment with different braiding techniques—such as a crown braid—to come up with various accessory shapes and arrangements.

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hair tie bracelet

How to make easy accessories with dollar-store hair ties [with voice]

hair tie bracelet

This is about making accessories like bracelets using hair ties.

By braiding several hair ties together, they transform into three-dimensional, eye-catching pieces.

Since the original material is hair ties, they’re highly elastic, which makes them useful not only as bracelets but also in various other ways—that’s a key point.

Rather than wearing just one, it might look more striking to wear several at once.

Because these accessories are assembled from multiple hair ties, it’s fun to experiment with color combinations as you make them.

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Pipe-cleaner and bead bracelet

Bead and pipe cleaner craft ☺️ #shorts

Pipe-cleaner and bead bracelet

Why not make a fluffy, shiny handmade bracelet using pipe cleaners and beads? It doesn’t take much time or money, so it’s a perfect idea when you don’t want to spend too long preparing for a sports day! To make it, twist three pipe cleaners together and braid them while threading beads onto the middle pipe cleaner.

Once it reaches your desired length, twist the ends and fasten both ends to finish.

It’s best to hide any sharp pipe cleaner tips or cover them with wood glue or similar adhesive.

Choose colors to match the main costume, or incorporate your class color!

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