Fold, join, and hang paper fans into a floating backdrop for a ceiling or wall — a step-by-step garland tutorial you can finish in about an hour.

Turn a dowel and a spool of cotton rope into a textured macramé garland that frames a cake or photo table, with knot-by-knot steps and hanging advice.

Work out how much bunting you need for tables, tents, and doorways using simple flag-width and spacing math, plus quick reference numbers.