lo for the Technique Challenge.  Tried to follow the directions for PSE in PS but unable to do it,  so just used poster edges in the artistic filters in PS to get the effect used on Grover's photo. 
Tiramisu Designs Jolly Seasons Paper Pack, page 7 used here.  link to kit bundle
Anne VG Designs Significant Page Overlays.  Modified to say Best Friend     link to overlays
Heart is a shape and WA by me.