You might've guessed from my survey that challenge #2 is a recipe challenge.
So, if you didn't answer the survey, yet, you need to go to this post and answer before scrolling down. Taking a survey - ACOT Message BoardDid you answer?
No peeking....
Okay, for challenge #2, use the items that correspond with your survey answers. That will be the recipe for your layout.
For the embellishments, I want you to use at least 3 of your items. You may use additional items, but must use those that your recipe calls for.This summer will be epic because (answer only 1):
A. I'm going on a great trip. - Use a map/map paper as your background (if you don't have any, you definitely could download one or draw a map on a piece of plain cardstock.
)B. I'm going to stay home and enjoy my own home. - Use a background paper that is the color of one of the walls in your home - plain cardstock only
C. I will complete a major project I have been wanting to do. - Use a background paper that is patterned with some sort of construction material (wood grain, bricks, stone, stucco, etc.)
D. I will recharge, relax, and rejuvenate myself. Use a background paper that is soothing - cool tones & soft pastels, (blues, greens, violets, soft greys - no bright or warm colors)
E. I will spend it with loved ones. Use a background paper that is warm tones (reds, yellows, oranges, browns).
The summer weather where I live is (answer only 1):
A. hot and humid - Use only 1 photo
B. hot and dry - Use 2 photos
C. cool and comfortable - Use 3 photos
D. wet and rainy - Use 4 photos
E. perfect most of the time - Choose how many photos you want to use
My favorite summer things are (choose 3 or more):
A. ice cream/frozen treats - Add bling/sparkles
B. water activities/pool/lake/ocean - Add spray mists or Nuvo drops
C. all the flowers/plants - Add flowers/leaves
D. lightweight clothing - Add sheer ribbons or lace
E. outdoor concerts - Add music-related embellishments (notes, instruments, sheet music, etc.)
F. the food/BBQ/cookouts/food trucks - Add metal embellishments
G. the relaxed atmosphere - Use white space (at least 50% of your layout)
H. exercising outdoors - Add wooden or chipboard embellishments
I. fairs and festivals - Use flags or a banner
Rules:
You will have until midnight, June 8 to upload your layout in the gallery spot I've provided to be entered in the prize drawing.
Must be a new layout.
CANNOT be combined with other challenges, except those with multiple prompts such as the Bi-monthly, Team, and 100 Paper challenges.
Kristin 
flowers and spray mist
