OK, the finished product. It was picked up yesterday arvo to many oohs and ahhs. I consider it to be my best work to date. A friend of mine who showed up doesn't agree, but I'm not sure which cake she thinks is better. haha Maybe she's just not an Alice fan. Last night a made a pile (literally) of mudcakes for a wedding cake due on the 27th. I hope to at least crumb coat them today and get them assembled so all I have to do on boxing day is put the ruffles and rosettes on. and a black rose on top.