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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)

Straw bracelet

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Straw bracelet

It’s also a great idea to repurpose unused straws and shoelaces you have at home to make a bracelet.

The method is a bit complicated, but if you follow a tutorial video and take your time, it shouldn’t be too difficult.

You’ll need about 100–120 cm of cord, so if you don’t have shoelaces, you can substitute another type of string.

It’s a fairly unusual style of bracelet, so once you learn how to make it and try crafting one in front of friends or coworkers, they might be impressed by the vibrant, creative twist!

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

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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paper cup wristband

[For Girls] Easy and Cute! Bracelet [Handmade Accessories] [Paper Cups]

paper cup wristband

This is a wrist accessory you can make with just two everyday paper cups and a pair of scissors.

Flatten each paper cup in half, then cut the rim of one cup into a wider ring and the other into a ring about half that width.

The idea is to combine them at the end.

When you assemble, place the wider ring inside the narrower ring and adjust the shape.

You can use colored or patterned paper cups and customize it however you like.

It could be a fun project for everyone to make together during school craft time.

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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!