LOL - Yes we all were Chookie. Especially DD who would have been mortified if Barbie's legs were ripped off.... won't tell her though that I did pull her head off trying to swap barbie head with another more princess looking head.... oops.
Did you have to give up consulting so that you would have enough time to complete the masterpiece ?
WOW - work of art. I made a cake for the grandson's birthday - it was a number 1 - not hard at all