Yeah, the first layout is definitely slick. I love the logo and the banner. the text is brilliant. but can i just suggest that you add something to the navigation bar [at the top] so its not just words in a row. something separating the links. Overall, though, that is a really good template. RESPECT.
On the second, its the green splatter. *shakes head* It doesn't suit it. the layout is too techno for splatter. Aswell as that, the green border round the content and navigation i think would look better with thin scan lines on "overlay".
I'm impressed, Eibwen.
Oh, and happy christmas