This was the first time I tried the buttercream transfer method. I LOVE this method!! Next time I have to make sure the background icing on the transfer matches the icing on the cake exactly. I eyeballed it this time. (oops) I did it for a birthday cake for my girlfriend who loves monkeys. This is also the first time I tried using the acrylics to get that nice sharp edge. I won't ever ice a cake without them again! Oh and another first time...hand lettering without piping gel. I'm getting better. I'm just so nervous that my hand shakes!