Frist I would like to thank all the ladys who gave me tidbits of wisdom in making this 3D. The bag is nine layers tall with card board inbetween every two layers. Three dowels go all the way down the middle. I tryed it the normal way for stacked cakes but it just feel over in the fridge before I had covered it in fondant so I restacked it and this is how i was able to make it stand. Most every thing is fondant except the straps and letters they are gum paste. I found a tool called a clay extruder (gun) at hobby lobby that made it much easier to get the trim and basket ball lines. Thanks for looking.