Shades of teal with dots

For me, this sketch was more of a challenge than others have been.  Usually I have images that are too large - this time I think they are a bit small - should have filled more of that middle space.  I am not a designer - what do you think?  The sentiment is from Mark's Finest Papers.  I used a scrap of dotted paper - a CB border embossing folder - edging scissors - a strip of gold stickers - teal chalk for sponging.  The DP has been in my stash for a few years, and I have also had the dies and the embossing folders for a long time.
Sketch:  http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Dots:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
DP:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Girlie, with a sentiment:  http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
Embossing:  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/