I am brand new to this site and I love it!! I coming across pictures in the gallery talking about the "Viva Method" but I can't find any posts or instructions anywhere. What is this and can anyone please tell me how to do it? I really appreciate any help. Thanks.
Hi and Welcome to CC, SFlaSusie. 
Decoding CC acronyms:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-.html
Everything you need to know to make, decorate and assemble tiered/stacked/layer cakes:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-605188-.html
Get comfy and be prepared for a long read...... 
HTH
P.S. Viva is only one method of smoothing, Melvira method rocks! 
Not sure where you are located, but in Canada we don't have Viva paper towel and everything that I have found has a texture, so if you can't get that, parchment papers works like a charm!
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