Very nice! The colors all look similar enough to SU! that I think I can recreate it with the colors I have! The slit punch flap is an interesting touch -- was it part of the sketch?
When in doubt on a coordinating background, the subtle texture you get from Linen or Canvas is almost always a good choice!
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