Simon Says Colour Create using My Mum's Creative Inspiration and a Kaboodle

I've been on a bit of a craft fest this past week - it's one of my busiest times of the year for making cards for family and friends and if I don't get them done now, I know I will be pressed when it comes to making Christmas cards.  I can't show most of what I have made yet because I don't want the recipients to see them but here is one I made for the following challenges
Simon Says - "use dies/punches with optional texture" 
Colour Create - "lime, aqua and white"
My Mum's Craft Shop - "boys and girls"
Creative Inspirations - "let's celebrate", and
Kaboodle Doodle - "pretty doily".
I've used this previously uninked little cutie from LOTV called "The Little Things", coloured with Copics and Promarkers for an anniversary card.

I used a Nestie square and scalloped square to frame my image and added a Magnolia doily die cut for some extra interest.  Was I supposed to have done something extra to the die cut?  I did ink around the edges (not that my inking is very visible) but it looks a bit flat to me.  My papers are mostly First Edition "Up, up and away".  The stripe is from my scraps drawer as is the mulberry paper which has been embossed with a Cuttlebug folder.    A further Nestie frames the "Together" sentiment and I've added a little textured ribbon and some pearls.

My best bit is the little boy's hair.  I am amazed it came out so well and I'm convinced I shan't be able to replicate it again.  I have such trouble with hair colouring!