Monogram Card Sets

I decided to make a few card sets as gifts using Lauren's My Timeless Template, All Boxed Up. It sure does make for a beautiful gift and it's very simple to put together. I think choosing the paper took the most time! However, the card box didn't always look like this. LOL There is a little story that goes with this pink one, and I thought I'd share it with you. I KNOW you'll appreciate it! So, at the time I was finishing up this set, I was a little pressed for time because my mother-in-law (who the gift was for) was due to arrive in about 15 minutes. Because I didn't have much time, I made the outside of the card box VERY simple. . .like this:

I was so proud of myself that I finished the whole set in minimal time and I went to show my husband the finished product. All he heard was a "You've GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!" yelled from the kitchen area. He, of course, thought something happened with one of kids and came running. Instead of finding one of the kids in a mess, he found me holding this:

YEP! Black ink smudged all over the front! I KNOW you're all appreciating this right now because I know you've all been there at one point too, right? So, that's how the scallop-bordered piece of cardstock ended up along the left side of the box! I actually DO like it better, so it ended up a fortunate accident!

My mother-in-law LOVED her gift and all was well! I also made a set in blue for another recipient. I hope she likes it too! Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you're staying warm! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Borders and Corner Circle (PTI), Special Occasions Font (JustRite); Ink- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze (SU), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific), patterned paper from Boy and Girl Nursery Stack (DCWV); Accessories- scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch (SU), Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers folder (Provocraft), organdy ribbon (Darice), All Boxed Up Template (My Timeless Template, PTI)