Becky, I think what she means is that you can choose to do an element which is a surprise to the group, then on Saturday she will tell us what we are looking for (something green, something red, something at the ocean, etc.). I think she was allowing for creativity as the items mentioned in her original posts were just suggestions, and it was open for additional items according to whatever the person decided to choose to do. The thing I'm not sure about right now is the availability in group 3 for a handmade item. I think the only opening she has left is for store bought. It's possible she may open another group for handmade if there is more interest. If not, I have chosen something in both groups 1 and 2, so if you would like to take my place in one of the groups (if she doesn't open a group 4 for handmade), then let me know. That would be alright with me.
ETA--Oops! I got a little ahead of myself. There's not a handmade group 3. I feel sure that we could fill up another group for that. If not, you can just take my place in group 1 or group 2 for handmade. You only have to make 10 items, as she is keeping each group small.