Uh, well, yes it i tricky! Um try to use different types of brown. If you wish you can also do a strawberry one, with pink and red. I have a strawberry one, but I can't find it =[. And on the top of the cake, you should use a felt strawberry to go aside. The reason we need a plate and spoon/fork is just for a decoration. You can use any type of thread, as long as it is sturdy. Sorry I couldn't post directions. But thanks for reading!