I did my first cupcake cake for my daughters Valentines Day at school. After it was all done and decorated, I lifted it to show my husband and I let go of my hand from the middle of the cake board and it bent. My quick reflexs saved the whole thing but of course it being crusting buttercream, it had a nice crease down the middle......... It almost could have been a very big disaster so lesson learned for me it to make sure you have enough support under heavy items 
