Portfolio for my english class. Need tips

Hey guys,

I have to make a portfolio site for my english class. I had an idea of what i wanted to do for the content box (wrinkled piece of paper) but I can't really think of any overall layout in which the content box would blend and work well.

I thought maybe have a sticky note with the links for the navigation, or maybe put a pic of some books at the top of the page with a nav bar under it. As of now I have designer's block, so i'm posting this hoping that someone will post some advice for me.

http://www.mattbadr.com/eportfolio.jpg
http://www.mattbadr.com/eportfolio-book.jpg
http://www.mattbadr.com/eportfolio-notebpad.jpg

i think that is a awesome design for an english class, appeals to what you are doing and can display everything you want to... top stuff !!