Nothing To See Here...Cutest Llama Scene Card Ever | Video Tutorial

Rick Adkins
May 17
5 min read

Let me just say—this card was so much fun to create. I love playing with different formats, and lately I’ve been especially drawn to card bases that do a little more than just fold in half. If you’ve ever wanted to try a clear card base but weren’t sure how to pull it off without showing adhesive or making it feel flimsy, this post is for you.

This little llama scene is full of charm, layers, and clever construction, and it uses a few of my favorite products from Miss Ink Stamps. When I saw the Llama Love Stamp Set and the coordinating Llama Love Outline Dies, I knew I wanted to make something extra playful. And what better way to showcase a sweet scene like this than with a see-through card that gives you a peek at the inside?

So today, I’m sharing a closer look at how I used a clear A2 card base to build a fully framed, dimensional card scene that shows off all the cute details—without a single drop of glue peeking through.

Cartoon llamas in a framed scene with trees, basket, and text "Nothing to see here." Bold text overlay: "Nothing to see here... Cutest little llama scene card ever | Video."

Nothing To See Here...Cutest Llama Scene Card Ever | Video Tutorial:

Products That Bring the Scene to Life

To bring this playful little scene to life, I reached for a few favorite goodies from Miss Ink Stamps. The Llama Love Stamp Set was the star of the show—these quirky llamas have so much personality, I couldn’t resist using a couple of them for the front of the card. I used the Llama Love Outline Dies to cut them out perfectly (and a few extras for layering, which I’ll talk more about in a bit). To ground the scene and give the llamas a cozy place to hang out, I turned to the Forest Path Stamp Set. It’s the perfect background image—simple, but detailed enough to build on with coloring. To frame everything, I used the Woodgrain Frame Die Set, which adds the right amount of texture and structure without stealing the spotlight. Everything just came together from there. These sets really made it easy to build something interactive and eye-catching without feeling overwhelming.

Cartoon llamas with basket, standing in a forest with a sign reading "Nothing to see here." Bright colors and playful mood.

The Magic of the Clear Card Base

Clear card bases can be a little intimidating at first. I remember the first one I ever made ended up looking like a science experiment gone wrong—adhesive showing, everything slightly crooked, and no real way to hide the mess.

But here’s the good news: if you plan your layers just right, you can totally nail this format. For this project, I used a clear A2 base and built both sides of the front panel simultaneously—placing one frame and set of die cuts on the outside, and then adding blank matching die cuts directly behind them on the inside to cover the adhesive.

Then, I did the same thing on the back of the card so that everything is neat and polished. No tape runners in sight.

Pro Tip: When working with clear cards, it helps to cut multiple blank die cuts of your images ahead of time. You’ll sandwich your colored images with the blanks on both sides of the card base, which completely hides your adhesive and keeps everything aligned. I like to use a strong double-sided tape that holds well but doesn’t show through.

Illustrated card with two llamas, one in a scarf, beside a basket. Background features trees and a path. Text reads "Nothing to see here."

A Scene That Pops

The background panel inside the frame was where I had the most fun. I stamped the Forest Path image onto a thick piece of cardstock and blended soft Waterfall Ink into the sky and a little Sage Ink into the grassy area. Then I went in with my OLO markers and deepened the colors to bring out more contrast and add a few extra shadows and highlights.

There’s something so satisfying about layering ink blending with marker coloring. The blending gives you that smooth base color, and the markers let you punch up the details in just the right spots.

Once everything was colored and die cut, I started adhering the pieces down, beginning with the frame on the front, then building the inside scene and aligning everything so that the forest path peeked through perfectly.

Cartoon llamas by a basket under trees with "Nothing to see here" text above. Vibrant colors, cheerful scene, Rick Adkins for Minks Stamps.

Sentiments and Finishing Touches

I stamped one of the sentiments directly onto the forest path panel—keeping it subtle but sweet. And because I can never resist a little extra detail, I added a few white gel pen highlights to the llamas and their accessories. It really brings them to life.

And that’s it—one clear card, totally see-through, but full of dimension and personality. It folds flat, stands up beautifully, and the layered structure makes it feel surprisingly sturdy.

Two cartoon llamas in a frame with trees, one wearing a scarf by a basket. Text: "Nothing to see here." Background has green foliage.

Why I Love This Technique

This card is a great solution for anyone who’s ever struggled with how to hide adhesive on acetate or felt frustrated by how to get the inside and outside of a card to feel cohesive. By thinking about the card as a layered sandwich—with a little see-through space in the middle—you get to create something interactive without sacrificing polish.

If you’ve never made a clear card before, I really encourage you to give this one a try. It’s not just a technique—it’s a way to tell a little story in layers. And when you’re working with stamps as charming as these llamas from Miss Ink, it’s kind of hard to go wrong.

You can watch the full video tutorial where I walk through the process step-by-step and share a few extra tips along the way. I promise, it’s easier than it looks—and the results are so worth it.

Cartoon llamas, one in a scarf, stand by a basket in front of colorful trees. Text reads "Nothing to see here." Bright and cheerful scene.

Watch the Tutorial

Want to see this card come together in real time? Head over to the video tutorial [linked here or embedded below], where I walk you through the entire process from stamping to assembly. Whether you're a visual learner or just want to craft along, I’ve got you covered.

Nothing To See Here...Cutest Llama Scene Card Ever Video Tutorial

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Materials Used:

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Rick Adkins

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