For the 4/24 Art of Memories challenge, we were asked to use a provided template freebie by Heartstrings Scrap Art around the theme of whatever art means to us.
I decided right away that I wanted to feature photos of some handmade cards that I've made. So I started with my photos and brought...
To create my layout, I selected a gorgeous galaxy-like paper from the Smitten With the Stars Bundle by et designs. I extracted the telescope from the photo, and placed it in the lower right. For the Moon, because it's glowing on a completely black background, I only had to change the blend mode...
I found this wonderful photo on Pixabay and just couldn't get it our of my mind.  The expression on her face spaks volumes, so I just had to do a layout.
Journaling:
I am right here before you.  See the colors of my emotions - the colors of pain and sorrow, of love and joy...
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...