Green is the new black (and stamp winner)

I remember reading some time ago that "green is the new black," meaning that green can be substituted for black as an all-purpose neutral. I embraced this idea because I really do like green, especially a deep, rich hunter green or a nice, dark khaki. So, when the Gingersnap Creations Blog announced green as the feature for its monthly color challenge, I decided to play along.  Stampotique Originals (one of my favorite stamp lines) is their sponsor this month (their design team created these green creations), so I decided to make my green cards with Stampotique stamps. 

Although I have many wonderful Stampotique stamps, I keep getting drawn back to these girls.  They just really speak to my design sensibilities.  These last two cards are based on the sketch at the CAS-ual Fridays: Clean and Simple Challenge Blog. The one on the left is more true to the sketch, but the one on the right is "simpler."  The card up top is actually based on the sketch I discussed in my blog on Tuesday. Got a favorite among these cards? Is there a color that has become your go-to neutral? How do you feel about green?
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And the winner of the February Stamp give-away is Deb Turtle! Check back on March 1 for my next stamp give-away. Deb, I'll try to get the stamps to you in time for Valentine's Day.