this was my daughters first cake she had ever decorated at age 9 ... I had just finished my first spongebob so, she wanted to do one as well... I gave her the left over icing I had & let her go at it.... Not, to bad free hand work especially for a 1st timer... I did help her do the flowers but, thats it! She loved it & was so proud of herself... I do private parties now where I help the birthday kid and there friends decorate their first cake... Kids Love It!!!!