This is a good "place to begin" kit..................the directions are good, there is a (what I would call) TEMPLATE/TOP PLATE which is supposed to serve as a cake circle for the weight of the whole project. NOT going to happen. you will need to reinforce it with your own cardboard if you wish it to be sturdy. It is, however, cute with little baby feet on it. If you wish to keep it simple, this kit will serve. If you wish to upgrade it, you can go to the dollar store and get baby shower things and glue them around the ribbon, mini baby products (lotion, bath, etc.)....work with it.Suggestions: It tells you to put a bottle of baby wash in the middle and put the diapers around it, I found it much better to put a cardboard paper towel roll hot glued to the cardboard center, down and use that as your diaper center. I also cut a piece of cardboard to reinforce the one they give you, used a plastic/fabric (whichever) to cover it on the bottom, hot glued the cardboard the gave to hide the fabric i put around the bottom piece of cardboard I used to reinforce. (fixed that issue right up) Also note, this is seemingly geared more toward a "BOY" what with blue ribbon, more blues in the other decor, so you may need to buy pink ribbon, etc. It is a very helpful starter kit. worth the money, I only give it low stars due to the poor cake base that really should make it slightly less expensive perhaps.