Clean & Simple

The card I want to share is another attempt at a clean and simple card, I decided not to use an image and instead use one of my favorite by DS4J. I then had a look around for a sketch and this is my result, what do you think ?

Materials used.
6" White card blank
Sentiment is Birthday cake by Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Decorative papers are by American crafts
Kraft card for matting and kraft candy from my stash.

Challenges entered.
Colors and sketches. Challenge #71 is a lovely sketch and we all know i have a sketch weakness. Still working on sketch educate, to add sketch picture or just a link ?Why not pop over and take a peek.
Aud Sentiment Challenge. Challenge #105 is to use a birthday sentiment or number 4. This is to celebrate the challenges 4th Birthday.They have 2 sponsors and stunning inspiration from their team.
Southern Girls Challenge. Challenge #89 is called earn your stripe. You must have stripes on your creation. Nice challenge as it is inclusive , you have make anything card scrapbook page etc. They have 3 sponsors and some gorgeous inspiration made by the design team.
I hope you like my card, and i will try and polish my Clean and simple cards, back tomorrow with a lets throw it all on card, crafty hugs Julie Ann x