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.
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.
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.
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.
maracas
Items you hold in your hand to make sound don’t just produce ringing tones—they also boost your spirit through movement.
Let’s make maracas that create those cheering sounds, designed in your own style.
Use a simple shape like a capsule toy case with a handle attached; just put small items like beads or buttons inside the case and it’s done.
Fine-tune the details to make them easier to use: How much filling makes the sound stand out best? What handle length makes them easier to shake? Because the shape is simple, adding eye-catching decorations is also highly recommended.
Skeleton uchiwa (transparent handheld fan)
A fan with a message written on it is a great item for expressing your support directly, isn’t it? Let’s try making a DIY fan—well-known as a must-have for “oshi” activities—as a cheering accessory.
Use a fan frame you can even find at a 100-yen shop, then add stickers and other parts to create your own design.
It’s also important that the base is skeleton-like with film or lace; this light-transmitting structure helps make the photos, messages, and other decorations you add stand out even more.
In addition to decorating the fan surface itself, adding ribbons and other embellishments around the edges is also recommended.