John's (left side) - SHCG "Keeping This Place Open/Where I Shop" Challenge - Project Idea

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SHCG: I love your way coordinating pps from different stacks, as you did here with the crackle, Rock Star, and brush stroke pp. Before I read your description, I looked at your lo up close and thought it was genius of you to doodle in gold gel pen. It really adds to the page, which is why I also think gold edges for the photo would've also been a good choice. One thing throws me off a little--the first title strip set askew like that. I don't think it's necessary since the photo of the sign is already tilted, and now you have that gap between the photo and the title. I know it's already glued down, though. I love that you used a photo as part of your title and created a pocket for the menu. I can see the Threading Water border punch layered on the lip of that pocket. Two more suggestions I have I'm not sure where I'd include them, but I can see something along the line of "cell phone shots," added somewhere, and some fiber like twine. Sorry for the long delay in sharing my comments and critiques.

April 27, 2009

shcg: love the multiple pics in this the sign is a kick! maybe a couple mats would help bring out the pics and i do like the suggestion of photo corners, but i would put them in the corners of the background paper. looks like you had fun.

April 26, 2009

SHCG: first very cool menu holder. I can't quite put my finger on it but I think the "vibe" of the restaurant or the group is missing. I wanted to see the East Village or see something relating to your 1990's rock scene or feel some energy from the graphics. Ok this may be corny but even a little Italian restaurant reference would jazz the page up. Maybe using the menu as the background and circling your favorite meal would just be that extra clue to draw us in...

April 23, 2009

SHCG: Great LO... looks like you're having a lot of fun! :) Your journalling strips are perfect; they add movement & contrast. Not sure what you could add for dimension; my mind just comes back to distressing the pictures somehow (easier said than done after being glued down though!!) to play up the grainy quality.

April 23, 2009

SHCG: Love the way you incorporated the restaurant sign into your title. I also really like your journaling strips and neutral colors. Great page!

April 10, 2009

SHCG: Such a fun annual event and place. Love the photos of you all having a good time. I think a few more embellishments might finish off the page.

April 08, 2009

this John's place sounds FABULOUS! I'm going to have to check it out and get over there some time!

April 08, 2009

Love your lo's how you fit so many pictures and it don't look like to much... love how you did you title.nice lo. just the way it is!!!

April 08, 2009

SHCG: I think this is a wonderful commemoration of a great place. Love the journaling and that you included a menu! The bg paper has such a neat texture, too. My only suggestion might be to add some photo corners. Pick a pic or two on each page, or just over the course of the spread, to showcase. You've already done that wonderfully with the sign, but I think that might add an extra bit to it. Just a thought. Great job!