Double Page Scamps (copies and original layout)

Using a V5 Hi-tecpoint 0.5 pen I sketched out eight double page spread copies, and eight original designs for my own magazine. 

These are the eight double page spread copies that I did. To get a more diverse knowledge of layout, I  copied from various magazine genres, ranging from classical and rock music, to beauty, pop culture and traditional/digital art. Each magazine has a different target audience, and is aimed at a particular age group. As opposed to age group, I wanted my magazine to suit some what specific interests. I think this will be best achieved by using the magazine Imagine FX, a digital and traditional art magazine, as a main source of influence. 

These are my eight scamps of original design for my double page spread layout. 

I feel that out of all of them, the page of sketches would be the most successful in terms of relevance to the theme of my magazine. My only concern is that if I were to base a double page spread on a 'scrapbook'-like design, would the lack of alignment  make it appear messy? Or would it add a sense of charm and make the reader feel as though they are actually reading from the designers notebook?