Revisions- General Layout

I decided to change the layout of my article for my third quarter submission as well. I think before, especially since I used a different program that wasn't made for the production of magazine spreads, it looked really messy and unprofessional. The first one shown below is the first page of the magazine, and the second is the second page. Although you can't see the outline and guides of where it ends, in the extra white space is where I am going to place my text for my article. I think the layout of this version, especially with the overlapping and text used on the first page, it gives it more of a Vogue-like feel but with a special twist. I also think since for my article I am talking about DIY's, also know as do-it-yourself, the text and off balance between the words really gives it that special unique touch I was looking for rather than the boring article title I had prior.

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