Some asked how I did my hanging cupcakes. It really isn't hard. I took canning rings and lids.
I put ribbon on the outside of the ring with a glue gun. I use the little lids, but I think the wide mouth jar lids might work better because some of my cupcakes did hit the ribbon, or visa versa. I cut a piece of ribbon, what ever length you want. (I varied the length, but you really don't have to because the branches take care of where they hang, like ornaments on a tree) I made a bow at the top and then decorated the outside of the ring with shells. You can pick any color of ribbon you want. I thought they would be great for a wedding.
oh and I put a liner out of paper over the lid so that the bare lid wouldnt show. If anyone needs more explanation, let me know.
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Thank you for taking the time to give instructions. Your cupcake tree looks great! Adding this to my ever-growing list of things I want to try.

LOL trying to give instructions is right! Sometimes my brain doesn't work. I know it may seem confusing. Maybe when I have time, I will do a little better explanation.

I thought your instructions were just fine. I'm not sure where you got the "trying" part.