Nothing says autumn like the color orange! We are surrounded by its warm and vibrant hues for the month of October. Orange is alive and well in the foods we eat and the spices we use in November. But when you think about it, orange also reminds us of the summer months as it represents the sun. For these reasons, orange is an extremely versatile color. Used as the main hue or as an accent, orange can make any layout come to life!

To create striking layouts all throughout the year, consider using orange with blue. Since these two colors sit across from each other on the color wheel, they are considered to be contrasting hues. Putting them together will make both colors pop even more! Veronica used vibrant, deep colors of blue and orange to create her layout! The effect is dramatic and bold! Aymee and Allison choose the muted versions of these colors, making their layouts look more worn with a vintage feel. Notice how each of these projects are also about male subjects! In my opinion, this color combination is perfect for boy layouts!

All Smiles by Veronica Trias

Supplies: Papers: Luxe Designs, Cardstock, Gemstones, Butterfly: The Paper Studio, Chipboard: Fancy Pants Designs, Flower: Prima Marketing, Alphabet: American Crafts, Journaling Tag: Colorbok, Rub-On: K & Company, Pen: Zig, Ink: Clearsnap, Paint: Scribbles, Gloss: Ranger.

Design Notes: I used chestnut colored ink on the chipboard swirls and then overlaid with clear gloss. This provided some additional texture and dimension to the layout. I was also able to incorporate the pretty flower and butterfly embellishments to this “boy” layout, without it appearing feminine. This can be a challenge for many, including myself!

Journaling: He is such a cutie! Alex @ 8 ½ months old.

Just Beachy by Aymee Gandy

Supplies: Papers: My Little Yellow Bicycle, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Alphabet: American Crafts, Chipboard: 7Gypsies, Ribbon: Michael's, Twine: Westrim Crafts.

Design Notes: To create the fence, I cut striped paper as shown. For the wooden part, I wrapped twine around a strip of chipboard. For the exploding effect around the picture, tear and curl paper into desired shape.

Journaling: Gulf Shores Summer 2009.

Todd by Allison Cope

Supplies: Papers, Die Cuts, Ticket, Transparency, Frame: My Mind's Eye, Alphabet Stickers: Doodlebug Design, Staples: Staples, Border Punch: EK Success, Other: thread.

Design Notes: I loved all the amazing die cuts that My Mind's Eye had with their Breaking Free line and knew that they would make great details for a layout about my husband's passion for adventure. I love the look of the paint splattered transparency overlapping the rusty wood frame die cut. The look just screams masculine to me! A few more die cuts, a ticket, some journaling and who couldn't resist that old car die cut and I was done.

Journaling: One of the very first things that attracted me to you was your love of life and your sense of adventure. You always seemed to have a fire in your eyes that always seemed to light me up! Even after 5 years together, you still have that fire for life and as our son grows older, I see that the two of you are going to share that very same quality. Thanks for always making my life unpredictable and adventurous! I love you for it!