Well, what can I say... my fist attempt at stenciling... it didn't go as smoothly as I'd liked (pun totally intended :-) I used buttercream, and I think next time I'll try it with royal icing. Also, I think it would definitely be easier stenciling on fondant rather than buttercream. Even though my cake was well-chilled, the navy frosting still blended into the white a bit... oh, well, still a pretty little cake. Nice to have the big orchids to cover up some flaws :-) Those orchids are silk, by the way... still haven't attempted to make them out of sugar paste yet... someday... anyway, there's always next time...