I think I may be addicted to using the fun shaker kits from Queen and Company. I was super excited for their latest release, Magical Characters. I put everything aside just so I could get started on this darling kit.
The Magical Characters paper collection is perfect for so many different card themes. The colors are bright and cheerful. And I love the variety of different pattern designs. Of course, the pretty pink papers were my favorite. This is a shaker kit and there are enough foam/acetate pieces to make 15 shaker cards. If you’ve never used a Queen and Company shaker kit before, I highly recommend it. Their pre-cut foam & acetate pieces make the process so easy and they sell a variety of fun shaker toppings. This kit is definitely one of my favorite card kits I’ve ever used. ?
I used my 6×6 Paper Pad Tutorial and one paper pad to make 34 cards.
Because it takes many hours to use up a 6×6 paper pad, this video has been sped up 7 times. The real time recording was around 6 hours not including any of my planning, prep, or die cutting time. Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
In addition to using the 6×6 paper pad, I also used 17 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ and 12 sheets of 12″ x 12″ solid colored cardstock.
CARDSTOCK COLORS
Black – Recollections
Pink – unknown
Green – unknown
Navy Blue – Stampin Up
Tiger Eye – Coredinations
Orange – unknown
Scarlet – Coredinations
Gray – unknown
Silver – unknown
Here are close up pictures of the cards I made, including sketches and measurements. Operation Write Home sketches are the only ones that already provide measurements. For all the other sketches, I simply figure the measurements out on my own, for what works for me. All of my cards are A2 size. Go HERE to see my video explaining how I determine card sketch measurements. All cards are made using Queen & Company’s Magical Characters 6×6 paper pad.
Sketch – MFT #193
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Embossing powder – Love from Lizi
Ink – Versamark and Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Mojo Monday #456
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Stitched circle die – Lil Inker Designs
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Epoxy stickers – The Paper Studio
Sketch – MFT #367
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Epoxy stickers – The Paper Studio
Sketch – Operation Write Home #157
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Freshly Made Sketches #34
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Ribbon – May Arts
Sketch – MFT #353
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Stitched circle die – Lawn Fawn
Circle die – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Operation Write Home #244
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Star die – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Wink of Stella glitter pen
Sketch – MFT #334
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Stitched scallop border die – MFT
Circle die – Spellbinders
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Twine – Darice
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #292
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #273
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Circle die – Spellbinders
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Circle punch – McGill
Ink – Ranger
Sketch – Sweet Sunday #197
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Sketch – Operation Write Home #192
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Shaker toppings – Queen & Co.
Seed beads – Michaels
Ink – Reverse Confetti
White gel pen – Signo
Sketch – Mojo Monday #459
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Ink – Versamark
Embossing powder – Love from Lizi
Sketch – Reverse Confetti #42
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Image dies – Queen & Co.
Ink – Versamark
Embossing powder – Love from Lizi
Nuvo glitter drops
Sketch – Sketch Saturday #467
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Star die – Spellbinders
Circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – Versamark
Embossing powder – Love from Lizi
Sketch – Operation Write Home #154
Sentiment stamp – Queen & Co.
Bow die – Queen & Co.
Star die – Spellbinders
Circle dies – Spellbinders
Small circle die – Paper Smooches
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Highlighted supplies
Below are links to some of the products used in this post. These are affiliate links that will help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I appreciate your viewing my blog and the support you provide.
Queen & Co. – Magical Characters kit
Queen & Co. – Magical Characters 6×6 paper pad
Queen & Co. – Magical Characters foam refill pack
Queen & Co. – Magic Topping Set
MFT Die-namics – Stitched Scallop basic edges
Tonic Studios – guillotine paper trimmer
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider)
Crop-a-Dile – Corner Chomper
Lawn Fawn – Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn – Stamp Shammy
Tombow – Xtreme tabs
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Small Stitched Circle dies
Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts – Large Stitched Circle dies
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Small
Spellbinders dies – Standard Circles Large
Spellbinders dies – Stars
Scor Tape – 1/2 inch
Wink of Stella – glitter pen clear
*All card sketch images used with permission.
What a coincidence…i just got the email saying this was back in stock, guess what I am buying. 🙂 your creations are awesome as always!
Wow, Kristie, these are terrific. You did an outstanding job on these cards. The shakers are just so fun. The papers really help the cards shine without being overwhelming. Maybe we should call your the Shaker lady. LOL It's great that you are having so much fun with these kits!
They are all very pretty 🙂 Thanks for sharing
Oh my !!
These are beautiful cards, I absolutely love the kit ♥.
I try not to order too much from the US, as the shipping and exchange always make me gasp. I will sleep on it, but it is so very tempting. I just might have to make an exception.
Thank you for the great video.
Love these cards! The colors are so fun and the sentiments make me smile.
Thank you, Tracy! It's such a fun kit. You won't be disappointed. 🙂
Thank you, Jeanne! I really did have fun using this kit. And I guess I have been making quite a few shaker cards lately. Lol!
Thank you, Carolina! 🙂
Thank you! The kit is so much fun! But I understand about having to pay for international shipping. I rarely order products that are outside the US. Sometimes, it's worth it though. 🙂
Thank you, Debbie! This kit is really a lot of fun. I'm glad I ordered refills and an extra paper pad. 🙂
Such a cute kit and you did a wonderful job! Love the little shaker "toppings" although I think they should be called "fillings". Also, your nail polish is fantastic!! It matches this theme perfectly!
Thank you, Jennifer! This kit is just adorable and I had soooo much fun using it. I agree with you that the shaker bits should be called fillings. I'm not sure why Queen & Company calls them toppings. But I wanted to make sure to use their word for their products. I like to have my nails coordinate with the paper collections, so I decided to get fancy and added the white polka dots. 🙂
These are all so adorable… thank you for sharing! Huggies
Thank you, Vicki! I appreciate your kindness. 🙂
adorable – I love all the ideas and am inspired!! Thank you – now I can start using my kit and feel like I can make beautiful cards without wasting supplies!
Thank you, Barbara! This was such a fun card kit to use. I hope you enjoy it as well. Happy crafting!
Thank you so much for the inspiration! I asked for this kit for Christmas, and have been patiently waiting for months to use it. I just finished my first card, and can hardly wait to do more. All of our children and grandchildren will be coming to Disney World this year with us, and each will get one of these cards as part of the build up to our family reunion. You are making it all so much simpler for me to start out each card, then add my personal touches. Thank you! Pam
Thank you, Pam! I'm so happy I can provide some inspiration for you. This kit is so much fun. I'm sure your family will just love the cards you give them. What a special treasure for them. Happy New Year to you and your family! 🙂