decoratte it to protect it. i want to get many uses out of it so i want it to be nutral. I dont what to get greese stains for the cupcakes on it i do know i will be attaching decritive (and removable) ribbon around each tier edge for each use based on what it is being used for.

any ideas, i have to use it this weekend

a link would be helpful
http://www.cupcaketree.com/

When I bought my first tree from cupcaketree.com, I covered it in white contact paper. After using it a couple of times, it became a little ragged, so DH made me one from wood (it's in my photos). I also covered it in white contact paper and LOVE it!