I did this cake a couple of weeks ago for my daughters friends birthday. Then I sent it on an 800 mile road trip in a well packed box, and it was delivered to my son...so he could eat "mom cake", not for the purse...LOL All the ex- inlaws got to see it too and thought it was very cool. My daughters boyfriend didn't realize it was a cake!! He thought it was a real purse....now that is what I call success!! ;) tfl