Sometimes a card tells a story the moment it is opened, and this Be Courageous Easel Card does exactly that! Combining three favorite Pajama Crafter Stamps sets—Be Courageous, In Our Hearts Always, and Greatest Treasure—along with the Sunburst Stencil, this interactive card was created for the latest Craft Roulette Challenge and is filled with inspiration, imagination, and meaningful details.
Craft Roulette Parameters
This week’s Craft Roulette parameters were:
- Project: Easel Card
- Element: Table
- Craft Room Colors
- Random Insect(s)
At first glance, these parameters may seem challenging to combine, but they sparked a fun creative journey that resulted in a card celebrating courage, faith, and adventure.
Creating the Table Element
For the required table element, I took a unique approach by incorporating a real Table of Contents page from Chicken Soup for the Soul: American Heroes Awareness. The aged and distressed page creates the perfect medieval storybook feel behind the adorable knight from the Be Courageous Stamp Set.
The vintage book page instantly adds character and depth while reinforcing the theme of heroes, bravery, and standing strong in faith.
The background was layered onto a rich burgundy patterned paper reminiscent of castle walls and royal tapestries, helping establish the fantasy-inspired scene.
Meet Our Courageous Knight
The star of this card is the charming young knight from the Be Courageous Stamp Set. Colored with Copic Markers, he stands ready with sword and shield, prepared to face any dragon that comes his way.
His expressive eyes, detailed armor, and bold stance make him the perfect focal image for a card inspired by Joshua 1:9:
“Be strong and courageous.”
The shield and armor were highlighted with careful shading to create dimension and bring this sweet warrior to life.
The Hidden Adventure Inside
Open the easel card and an entirely new scene is revealed!
A playful purple dragon and castle create an imaginative storybook adventure. The colorful background was created using the Sunburst Stencil, adding movement and excitement behind the dragon scene.
The bright rainbow-inspired rays bring in the Craft Room Colors parameter beautifully while keeping the card cheerful and whimsical. Soft clouds add depth and help frame the dragon and castle, creating a magical kingdom where bravery and faith can shine.
Where Are the Insects?
One of the most fun parts of Craft Roulette is finding creative ways to incorporate every parameter. The random insect(s) requirement appears in the decorative embellishments and design details throughout the card.
The small dragonfly accents on the easel stopper provide a subtle but playful nod to the challenge while helping balance the overall design.
Interactive Easel Card Design
Easel cards are always a favorite because they offer:
- Interactive appeal
- Multiple focal points
- Dimensional display
- Extra storytelling opportunities
The easel mechanism allows the card to stand upright for display while showcasing both the knight on the front and the hidden dragon adventure inside.
The sentiment from the In Our Hearts Always Stamp Set serves as both an encouraging message and the functional stopper that keeps the easel standing.
Watch the YouTube Replay
If you’d like to see exactly how this card came together, be sure to watch the YouTube replay!
You’ll get to follow along with:
- The complete Copic coloring process
- Color selection decisions
- Shading techniques
- The easel card construction
- Design changes and creative twists along the way
- All the unexpected turns that happen during a live crafting session
Sometimes the best creative ideas happen in the moment, and this project definitely had a few fun twists and turns that made the finished card even better than originally planned.
Final Thoughts
This card reminds us that courage often begins with faith. The brave knight, magical dragon, castle adventure, and encouraging scripture all come together to create a project that celebrates strength, perseverance, and imagination.
The combination of the Be Courageous Stamp Set, In Our Hearts Always Stamp Set, Greatest Treasure Stamp/ Die Set, and Sunburst Stencil made it easy to bring this storybook-inspired scene to life while meeting every Craft Roulette challenge parameter.
Whether you’re creating cards for children, encouragement cards for friends, or simply looking for a fun interactive project, an easel card is a wonderful way to tell a story and share a meaningful message.
Thanks for stopping by,
Joy
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