Oh, I really like this! The colors are so constrasty and there are lots of great shapes and textures going on. The tearing is great because it picks up on the rough texture of the A to Z accent stamp. The only thing I might change (I know you didn't ask, but you did say you weren't sure about it...) would be to bring the two groups of elements slightly closer together. Like, bring the bottom strip up a bit. Or, the top area down a bit. There just seems to be empty space under the birthday oval. I really love this, though!
------------------------------ Stamping since June '04 & loving it! I also enjoy my family, photography, wine, piano, and books.