I have an order for Dec. 4. It's for a 21st for a girl. She's requesting something "unique, never-before-seen, something to remember". Yeah, no pressure. I asked her what are some of her favorites, ie. hobbies, colors, etc. She tells me this:
"Hobbies i like reading, love shoes high heels, love Kathy Van Zeland Purses
Colors-Earth tones, turquoise, any shades of purple w/Silver detailing,hot pink,lime green
Flowers-Orchids/Roses
Theme: 21-st bday Sexy and Classy theme something fun&girly"

Any ideas? Her budget is $40. Oh, and she wants just buttercream.

well I am not sure if she will think it is original, but this screams the purse and shoes cake! I am a big fan! lol. I will attach a few links for you for inspiration! Good luck!

this one is amazing done by kayla1505
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1196548

this one is by adven68(just shoe and box,no purse, but still amazing!)

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1287149

SO CUTE!!
http://www.frostingsbyjudy.com/cake411/uploads/uploads/images/kathy's%20cake%203.jpg

Oh totally AGREE! a purse and shoe would be awesome. i don't know if you could do it for $40 though?!?

What about one high heel 2-d shoe?
You should be able to make one shoe from a 9x13 (maybe a 12x.

$40 for something like that? I think a slab cake with bc images of all her fav things in the mentioned colors is good enough.

I gotta say....

I want something unique and "never before seen", but I don't want to spend more than $40.

WTF???

I'd like a bottle of Dom, but my budget is $7.99.