I like this bottom one the best but my only concern is the tape. And not just that, maybe it's the color of the tape. Hmmm, you've perplexed me Grace!

I like the middle version the best but where it gets tricky is the "a". Cut too much off and it starts to get a little illegible. Try a single story version of the a. Watch how it works in reverse. You have the right side of the o chopped which isn't necessary.

Killer job though!