Elite Critique - get advice from the Alumni! - Page 4

WhiteAngel · 07-21-2009, 11:36 PM

Critique away, I hope I'm doing tis right...!

*sandygb* · 07-21-2009, 11:55 PM

Hi Whiteangel. Here is a link which will give you directions on pasting a thumbnail link to your layout in the forums. That way, we will be able to click on the link to be taken directly to your page:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...ad.php?t=32209

Here is a link to your page:

Adrian's Wedding

*sandygb* · 07-21-2009, 11:56 PM

Here was my CC on your page:

Hi Whiteangel. I think this is the page ypu requested CC on. Here are a couple of observations....

Many of the items on your page appear to be "floating". If this was an actual paper page, your title would not have a shadow that large. I would remove the shadow, or perhaps try a very low shadow instead.

The same is true of the other elements on the page. For a more realistic layout, try reducing the size of the shadows and see how you like it.

While I love the effect you used on the photo, (I think it would work beautifully on another page) it doesn't strike me as fitting for a wedding layout. If you are trying for a more masculine page, perhaps you might choose a different kit.....something with neutral colors and less feminine elements.

I do like your overall page arrangement!

WhiteAngel · 07-23-2009, 03:19 AM

Another one for me.....Critique away please!!

Adrian's wedding

**GailS** · 07-23-2009, 04:26 PM

Hi White Angel,

I looked at your layout and you've received a lot of great suggestions so far...so I'll wait until you've made revisions because I bet you'll have it nailed by then

WhiteAngel · 07-23-2009, 08:37 PM

Thanks everyone for their CC, I will think about and try out some of the sugguston and re-post, there have been some great CC, thanks so much, just to let u guys know. I have a few ideas on some layouts for my nephews wedding, I don't want to lose the flow. So it might be a while before repost these LO's. I'm on a bit of a time limit. But i do thank everyone!

WhiteAngel · 07-24-2009, 12:47 AM

ok I've made some changes...thanks everyone

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...63&ppuser=5982

1st version: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...63&ppuser=5982

I'm having problems linking my image, sometimes it works most times it doesn't not sure why!

WhiteAngel · 07-24-2009, 02:57 AM

ok this is the matching LO for the groom
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...81&ppuser=5982

and this is what it should look like as a spread...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...84&ppuser=5982

**GailS** · 07-24-2009, 08:00 PM

Oh my..........the improvements have made this into a stunning layout!!! The blending is much better here...I love this version!

**GailS** · 07-24-2009, 08:02 PM

Now...off to offer advice on the groom's photo (by the way, nice 2 pager! love seeing them together

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WhiteAngel · 07-26-2009, 08:03 PM

this is another LO for my nephews album

and the last changes made to this spread...i hope

its very quite in here...LOL

*sandygb* · 07-26-2009, 10:06 PM

Ooo, this last page is beautiful! I really don't think any cc is necessary at all. If it was my page, the only thing I MIGHT try is to nudge everything up just a tiny bit or try the "Love" title at the top left instead of the bottom. This is really not necessary, and I don't even know if it would improve the page - just something to try and see how YOU like it. If you are happy with the page as it is....I think you are done! Gorgeous!!

WhiteAngel · 07-29-2009, 11:44 PM

ok got another one, where is everyone gone...why am I the only one posting...LOL

*sandygb* · 07-31-2009, 12:47 AM

WhiteAngel - I think you are on a roll! I only have one teensy cc. The heart page border looks like it is floating. Not sure if it was made that way or if you added the drop shadow. A smaller drop shadow might look more realistic. In any case, I would move the heart border layer UNDER the vertical paper strip. Nicely scrapped.

**GailS** · 07-31-2009, 05:18 PM

Love Sandy's suggestion.

I wonder, for a little bit of pop, if you tried recoloring the swirls in the corners to a deep green picked up from the photos? They seem to disappear into the background, being the same shade...and I think that would really make this layout stand out. Then again, you may not like it after you try it.

The composition is wonderful...I wouldn't change anything else!