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Cute and eye-catching! Ideas for making wrist decorations for sports day

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At sports days for daycare, kindergarten, or elementary school, many groups coordinate costumes for dance events or group activities like parachute performances.

Wrist accessories and bracelets can make these group routines even more dazzling, instantly brightening the overall impression of the performance.

In this article, we share ideas using recycled materials and items from 100-yen shops.

It’s packed with designs and how-tos for inspiration!

These matching items are also recommended for middle and high school students who want everyone in the class to wear the same accessories.

Cute and eye-catching! Wrist accessory ideas for sports day (21–30)

A chiffon scrunchie that looks like a flower

Mercari Fuurin room Handmade Stretch Chiffon Tulle Lace Scrunchie

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.

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Ribbon bracelet

Stylish handmade bracelet for summer

Ribbon bracelet

Ribbon bracelets that combine glamour and elegance add a festive touch to sports days.

Cut the ribbon to fit your wrist and tie the ends neatly.

Adding a pearl or a small charm at the center gives it a special look.

Adjust the loop so it fits snugly around the wrist, and make the knot a focal point—that’s the key.

Choosing team colors or shades that match the outfit enhances overall cohesion and adds flair to cheering movements.

The soft, skin-friendly material makes it comfortable for long wear.

As a memorable sports day accessory, it’s easy to make yet offers a striking presence.

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Curly straw bracelet

Make it with that! Twirly bracelet ⭐︎

Curly straw bracelet

Swirly bracelets made with straws are popular accessories for cheering at sports festivals and showing class unity.

Pass straws through a pencil sharpener to create small, tightly curled pieces.

Combine the pieces by color and string them into a loop like beads to make your very own bracelet.

If you use your class colors or add name initials, it becomes an even more special keepsake.

They’re lightweight, fit comfortably on the wrist, and match perfectly with outfits on the day.

Highly recommended as a handmade item that boosts team spirit.

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A wrist accessory made with cardstock and rubber bands

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A wrist accessory made with cardstock and rubber bands

Here’s an easy-to-make wrist accessory using cardstock and rubber bands.

Cut two strip-shaped pieces of cardstock to fit your child’s wrist, and decorate each one.

Be careful not to make the strips too wide, or the decorations will spill over and look messy! Feel free to customize with items like sparkly pipe cleaners, ribbons, or raffia tape—whatever you like.

Finally, secure rubber bands to both ends of the cardstock and you’re done.

You can use different wristband colors to divide into teams, or stick to one color for a unified look.

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Just wrap it around a straw — scrunchie

Easy! Cute scrunchie—how to make it without knitting or sewing. Straw-wrapping scrunchie craft using leftover yarn. You can make it with materials from the 100-yen shop!

Just wrap it around a straw — scrunchie

Here’s a wrist accessory you can make just by wrapping yarn around a straw.

It’s perfect when you don’t have much time before sports day—quick and easy to put together.

Cut slits in the straw, tuck in the yarn, and secure it with a clip so it doesn’t come loose.

Next, wrap the yarn around and around to the end of the straw, then cut the yarn, leaving it a bit long.

Finally, thread a hair elastic through the straw, pull out only the straw, and tie the elastic and yarn together—that’s it! You can use it not only as a wrist accessory but also as a hair tie.

Try making them in your class color so everyone can match.

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Hair elastic bracelet

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Hair elastic bracelet

Here’s an easy wrist accessory you can make using only hair ties.

With just three hair ties, you can turn them into a colorful bracelet! Use two hair ties cut longer and one cut shorter.

Tie the short hair tie into a loop and double it.

Place the doubled loop in the center, set the two longer hair ties on both sides, and secure them with a hair clip or masking tape.

The braiding isn’t very difficult, so give it a try.

Adjust the length and mix different colors to create your own variations!

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Bracelets at the mall

Handmade accessories: I tried making a bracelet with pipe cleaners.

Bracelets at the mall

These are colorful wrist decorations made with fluffy chenille stems (pipe cleaners).

They’re easy to make and have a nice volume, so they should really stand out at a sports day.

The method is very simple: just cut the pipe cleaners into 5 cm lengths and connect them like paper chains.

You can change the vibe by adding sparkly pipe cleaners or switching up the colors—both look great.

Try making them to match the sports day events! It could be exciting to prepare for the sports day during craft time by making them together with your child.

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