Sunset Ribbon Garland.

About the garland

A little bit of magic for your party. This handmade ribbon garland brings a bright pop of sunset color to a wall, doorway, mantel or party table. It reminds us of the bunting you see at a fair, only softer, and it’s light enough to hang with a bit of tape.

It’s made from 84 strips of 1-inch satin ribbon in six colors: two fuchsia pinks, a light pink, yellow, dark orange and light orange. They’re knotted onto a strong orange waxed cord in 14 bunches of six, so every bunch carries the whole palette.

It’s a very simple garland, and it’s highly effective. It suits a sunset birthday, and the same warm colors work beautifully for Diwali. Want to make one yourself? Our how-tos are on the Journal.

Details

• Length 85 inches, loop to loop
• Ribbon 1″ wide satin, in 14 bunches of six strips, each hanging about 12 inches
• Colors fuchsia pink (two in each bunch), light pink, yellow, dark orange, light orange
• Cord orange waxed cord, with a hanging loop at each end

How to hang it

Slip the loops over a nail or hook, or tape it up with masking tape. Keep it away from candles and other open flame.