Process Three Papers were blended via a Blending Mode and a Layer Mask and Brushes on each Layer. A Hue and Saturation Adjustment was placed on top of the Background. The shadow was created by extracting the image and adding a drop shadow. A second extraction was desaturated and placed into the background with a screen blending mode applied. My focal image was blended via a Layer Mask and Brushes. Multiple Transfers were placed into the Background. Dimensional elements, WordART and journaling complete the Layout.
WOW! That's a nice friend to have. Love how you combined the Value Packs and palettes, especially like the watercolor sky peeking through, and the photo treatments.