DIY cheer gear ideas! Liven up your sports day or athletic festival!
When you take part in a sports day or athletic festival, you’ll want to bring some handmade cheering goods, right? Even small items can motivate the athletes and fire up the cheering squad! This article introduces cheering items you can make yourself.
Many of them are easy to create using recycled materials or items from 100-yen shops, making them perfect for beginners or anyone short on time.
We’ve covered the classics like megaphones, tambourines, fans, and pom-poms, so feel free to use this as a reference and give them a try!
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Handmade cheer item ideas! Liven up your sports day and athletic festival! (1–10)
cheering fan uchiwa (handheld fan used to support performers/teams)
Here’s an idea for a cheer uchiwa fan with a special message.
Start with a plain fan, like the ones sold at 100-yen shops.
They come in a variety of sizes and colors, so pick one you like.
Next, decide on the illustrations or text you want to put on the fan and print them on paper.
Then cut out the printed design and stick it onto the fan—that’s it! If you like, you can add extra touches, such as decorating the edge with party tinsel.
Deco Tambourine
Do you know about deco tambourines? A deco tambourine is an item that has become popular among students in recent years.
Of course, you can use it as a musical instrument, but it’s also trending because the process of making one becomes a memorable experience.
To make a deco tambourine, you’ll need a tambourine sold at 100-yen shops, a plastic sheet (like a writing board), and beads or lace.
First, cut the plastic sheet to match the tambourine’s circle.
Think of it like placing a lid over the center, then put beads or anything you like inside.
deco hammer
Here’s an idea that’s sure to get you excited with its cute look: a decorated toy hammer.
This involves decorating a squeaky hammer however you like.
For example, you could wrap party garland around it or stick on some stickers.
You could also glue on little dolls or those rubber duckies that float in the bath—unique decorations like these would be fun, too.
There are no strict rules, so feel free to decorate it however you wish.
First, try looking for suitable items at a 100-yen shop.
Handmade cheer gear ideas! Liven up your sports day and athletic festival! (11–20)
Clack-clack clappers
When expressing your support, it’s a classic move to make noise with something in your hand along with a cheer, right? How about creating your own noise-making item in your own design—something essential for any cheer? The steps are to make the handle and the striking surface from a milk carton, and attach plastic bottle caps to the layered striking part.
To make it sturdy enough to withstand being shaken to make noise, it’s recommended to wrap it with vinyl tape.
Besides caps, think about what else you could attach to further emphasize the sound.
support flag
A handheld-sized flag is an appealing item that’s easy to make, especially since you can base the design on a simple rectangle.
If you use an app, it’s easy to incorporate photos, add messages and decorations, and create a cohesive overall look.
Once you print your design and cut it to the flag’s size, attach the handle and you’re done.
Because the handle is secured by wrapping it around the design side, be sure to account for margins when creating your layout.
A simple flag with just the handle attached works well, but you can also add decorations later for a more three-dimensional finish.
Cheering board
These boards, well known as items for watching sports, feature messages presented straight and clear.
The board’s size and how you fit the message onto it are key, so let’s design it while considering the most effective way to get the message across.
The classic choice is a simple board with just a large name, which strongly conveys the feeling, “I’m cheering for you.” We also recommend using both sides—for example, the front with the name and a message on the back when you flip it over.
Handmade cheering flag
Let’s make a flag—well-known as a cheering item for watching sports—with your own design.
Once you decide on the design, print it as a poster sized to the flag and use that as a template to draw the design onto the fabric.
The sleeve for the pole is important too; since you’ll likely sew it later, it’s best to leave extra margin along the edge when drawing your design.
The larger you make it, the more your message will stand out, but it will also take some technique to wave, so choose a size that suits the person who will use it.