believe it or not this is a VERY easy cake to make! Basic rectangle shape, lid is lifted by a higher dowel on one side. Tissue paper is gumpaste. I used the shoe directions from cake central with the diagrams. It was super fast and so fun! The hardest part was getting the heel the right shape to match up with the top and making it long enough to hit the lid. Birthday girl loved it! I imprinted her name inside the shoe with letter stamps!