Having a secret love for all things involving home decorating, I enjoy reading about the meaning of different colors. I often wonder if I chose the correct one to convey a certain theme or feeling. When I researched the color orange, I learned that it is considered to be full of energy and life. Feng Shui experts would tell you that orange is a social color because it elicits conversations and a playful atmosphere. It is said to increase creativity and enthusiasm.

It is for all these reasons why you should consider using orange on your next scrapbooking project! Since fall is upon us, you can certainly create traditional layouts involving the pumpkin patch and trick-or-treating. But the color orange can be used for so much more than just that! I was married in the fall and have loved using orange as a strong accent color on my wedding layouts. What better way to convey passion and happiness!

Look at what happens when orange is used in different ways on these layouts! Chrys kept the color scheme natural and earthy, while Tracey added in small touches of bright blue. Susan was a risk-taker, pairing orange with pink to make a funky and psychedelic layout. Regardless, orange is the star on all these layouts!

It's Official by Chrys Queen Rose

Supplies: Paper: Daisy D's, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Flowers: Prima Marketing, Imaginicse, Journaling Card: My Mind's Eye, Rub-Ons: Dee's Designs, Alphabet: American Crafts.

Design Notes: I wanted to focus all of the attention onto the photo, so I matted the photo then surrounded the photo with the journaling, title, embellishments and even machine stitched around the focal point.

Journaling: He said "Will you marry me?" She said "Yes."

The Perfect Pumpkin by Tracey Locher

Supplies: Papers: Rusty Pickle, Flowers: Prima Marketing, Fancy Pants Designs, Tag, Trim, Buttons, Brads: Rusty Pickle, Rhinestones: Darice, Pen: Sakura, Glaze, Ink: Tim Holtz.

Design Notes: Layers of paper and felt flowers, buttons and rhinestones, orange and brown with pops of blue and you have a fun, fall layout. I love to journal around the outside of the design. The words work as a border for the entire design.

Journaling: October 2008. I remember our annual tradition of the "Pumpkin Patch" when I was young. I'm so happy that the tradition continues! Anna finding the Perfect Pumpkin at Bates!

A Perfect 20 by Susan Bourgeois

Supplies: Papers: Pebbles Inc., Rusty Pickle, KI Memories, Creative Imaginations, Cardstock: American Crafts, Alphabets: Doodlebug Designs, American Crafts, Chipboard: Making Memories, Doodlebug Designs, Bling: Doodlebug Designs, Floss: DMC, Glitter Glue: Ranger, Transparency: C-Line, Marker: Sharpie, Pen: American Crafts, Sticker: October Afternoon, Journaling Tape: Dymo, Other: buttons, book paper.

Design Notes: I cut out parts of the Rusty Pickle paper and used stickles to make it sparkly. I used a transparency and traced a nail polish bottle outline, cut it out, and added a title to create an embellishment that went along with my theme.

Journaling: You put on and took off your nail polish 4 times before you were happy with it.