Verve Stamped and Layered Happy Place Flower Card

My Viva la Verve September Week 2 Sketch entry using the Happy Place stamps. I decided to make a paper flower from the Verve flower stamp.  I stamped three images, cutting each one out smaller than the next.  This stamp is perfectly designed with such layers.  I sponged the edges in Cracked Pistachio Distress ink, then curled the petals similar to my DIY paper flowers in THIS tutorial.

I was just so pleased to use some of the sunburst paper in my collection for the circle elements in this sketch.  I have had a hard time with thinking of new ways to use the many circles found in VLV sketches.

This amazing burlap trim was a clearance find at Michael's for 50 cents.  :)

I just love this stamp so much more now!  It is so different compared with THIS card or THIS card where I've used it.

And I have to tell you this little happy sentiment is one of my favorites, just darling!

I'm linking up to VLV for the September week 1 challenge HERE and to Simon Says Stamp Monday for their I Love This Technique challenge HERE.  I simply LOVE making paper flower embellishments using the technique mentioned above!  :)