Inspired by Maile Belles

I love this card of Maile Belles with the two different colour strips of cardstock.

When I made mine, I was doing it from memory . . . a very faulty one at that, as I still haven't organised internet connection in my studio. Got to get myself into gear! So I really only remembered the 2 colour matting. I don't have any Papertrey stamps YET, but hopefully someday. Love my Hero Arts too, and used 2 new sets, So Sorry and With Sympathy.

Thought the sentiment might be too much in the middle, so did another, using the thirds rule.

Which do you prefer?