Push black
licorice strings into the base of the frosting to form the legs (I used spider cupcake holders so I did not do this step in the photos above, but the black licorice will give you a similar result).
Cut small lengths of black
licorice strings, and press into frosting on each side of raspberries to create legs.
Cut 2 tiny lengths of black
licorice strings, and press into frosting at head to create antennae.
Cut small lengths of black
licorice strings, and press into frosting on each side of almond to create legs.
Lifesavers on
Licorice String: Put each end of shoestring licorice in yours and childs mouth (helps to tie a knot so that it stays in mouth better).
Not exact matches
To Turn the Cupcakes into Spiders You'll Need: Red candy melts (or any other eye color of your choosing) White dragees or pearls (for pupils) Frosting, dyed black Purple crystal (or sanding) sugar Black
string licorice (for legs)
Smaller bits of candy, like chocolate chips,
licorice bites and
strings, gumdrops, red hots, and sprinkles fit gingerbread men the best.
Sam Anderson Flowers and Money Mixed media (wood, concrete, rocks, bird skeleton, frog skeleton, fabric dye, avocado pit, gum, blood orange peel,
licorice, cherry stems, metal spring, paper,
string)(detail) Dimensions variable 2013