Summary - the cake has nice square edges, the basket weave on the side is good (for the most part), the shells along the top and bottom are fairly uniform, and the butter cream roses and flowers are promising. What's up with that writing? I felt like I was in first grade in a one room schoolhouse and I was writing on a piece of slate with chalk. I'll be making some butter cream this weekend and practicing. I think I'll invest in a cake stand and start whipping out some cakes as well.
This adventure took about 90 minutes to do. There is a speed drill in 2 weeks where it has to be done in 30 minutes. It should look interesting