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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)

Hair elastic bracelet

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

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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Cute and Eye-Catching! Sports Day Wristband Craft Ideas (31–40)

Rainbow-colored bracelet

Let's make a rainbow bracelet with rubber bands and string! Easy craft

Rainbow-colored bracelet

A rainbow bracelet made from colorful rubber bands is sure to stand out in any sports day event! All you have to do is thread the bands onto two wooden sticks and weave them.

The technique is simple, so anyone can make one with ease.

Just thinking about color combinations lifts your mood and might even make preparing for sports day more fun! It would look great to stack a few by combining rainbow colors with your team or class colors.

You can also customize them to match your outfit’s vibe, so bring extra excitement to sports day with handmade accessories.

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Four-strand braided bracelet

[100-Yen DIY!] Easy! How to Make a Four-Strand Braided Bracelet — Daiso Suede-Style Cord Arrangement♪

Four-strand braided bracelet

This is a stylish and cute four-strand braided bracelet made with four cords.

It’s super easy to make—just braid using any four cords you like! First, tie a tight knot at the ends of the four cords and another tight knot a little bit away from the ends, so you have two knots.

Next, tape the cords to a table with cellophane tape to hold them in place.

Start braiding the four cords.

Once you master the initial braiding pattern, it’s just repeating the same steps.

When you’ve braided to your desired length, tie the cords together and thread them through the space between the two knots you made at the beginning.

If you make it longer and wrap it around your wrist three or four times, it adds volume, so you’re sure to stand out—even at a sports day event!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced ideas for wrist accessories—like armbands and bracelets—that look great with gym uniforms. Did any make you want to try making them? A bit of sparkle or fluff on your wrist can lift your mood, and above all, the cute look is the key point. Put them to use for class unity or as accessories for competitions!