Weekly Challenge 53 ~ Critic Me!

[pickngrin]

OK here is mine, it is probably the least favorite of mine. I think it is probably because I am not the frilly type and it is a little more plain than what I usually do (I knew I would end up critiquing myself) . Not sure though, help....

[pickngrin]

okay I like this layout, but it looks unfinished suggestions please

I really like it, but how about some soft word art as an overlay for the paper. Maybe different sayings typed in different but elegant fonts?

[pickngrin]

Here is my entry to be critiqued. Deanne made a beautiful set of embies to work with that week, but I think I ruined it with the green paper. I have this layout on my wall and hate it every time I see it. Critic away!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/...25108&cat=2431

I agree with Fiona, just a shade lighter green or maybe a beige or something. I like it though! And I love her facial expression.

[sacannon]

I think the green is a little bright for the shade of blue try a more sage green background (ive attached one that might work)

I agree with Fiona, maybe even a little more "grayer" green, or two layers of different color greens, making the center color smaller so the second color would show through the "holes" in the blue border.

[sacannon]

Ok i'll start cos im like that, but dont get offended its just suggestions

i'd personally make the journal booklet much larger taking over most of the page then adding the photo frame & photo onto the blank space on the first booklet page and drop the rose down onto the bottom righthand corner

I agree here too.

[sacannon]

This is the 2nd one . I think it s the colours but I give up

I think the bottom frame should be a little darker to add a little contrast, Maybe leave the "Entrance Class 1926 in the frame, but move it, and use the rest as journaling across the bottom of the page.

[sacannon]

OK here is mine, it is probably the least favorite of mine. I think it is probably because I am not the frilly type and it is a little more plain than what I usually do (I knew I would end up critiquing myself) . Not sure though, help....

hmmm, not sure....maybe fade the flowers a bit to the background???

[O2BNGdHope]

I love this kind of thing. I wish SBM had a section just for everyone to add their opinions on how to improve a layout. That way, only the people wanting true criticism could get help with a layout! Great idea, Fiona!

[nanwu]

Thanks for the advice....I have taken it all on board and this is the new page.....I think it rocks...(have to add the photo later as it is on my heritage hard drive and my daughter is loaning it at the moment)
Kit used is Chiffon Rose by Deanne Gow_Smith (aka moonbeam) and I do believe that the word art on the background was from kbdesigns and created by our very own Jazz (if this isn't correct please advise)

[sacannon]

Looks great nanwu! Here is mine to be roasted! LOL... I did this one 2 years ago. Wow, time flies!