Anyone reading this please note, this is not meant as a negative comment. I LOVE all of Leo`s designs. This was the 1st one that has ever given me trouble. So it could be me not the design. The hat went together beautifully without any problems. had a lot of trouble getting the outside layer of the firecrackers to meet & stay glued to the base. I used the same product as Leo. But the paper kept coming lose at,the ends. Also, there needs to be some kind of insert or Styrofoam base inside the hat. I used batting as Leo did. I could not get my stars to stay in place & my firecrackers kept tilting & moving. It looks OK, but will probably try adding Styrofoam. It is cute, but didn't come out as awesome as my other products from Leo. But don't let this review stop you from trying it yourself.