Strathmore - Artist Trading Cards

Artist Trading Cards

Trade miniature masterpieces on premium paper cut to ATC standard size

Trading cards aren't just for collectors anymore. Artists worldwide create miniature works on these standardized 2.5" × 3.5" cards, then swap them at organized events and online exchanges. The compact format forces creative problem-solving, how do you convey impact in roughly nine square inches?, while the trading culture builds connections across continents.

Strathmore sizes down their full-scale papers to this exact specification, so you're working on genuine Bristol, watercolor, or mixed media surfaces rather than generic card stock. Each substrate maintains the same tooth, weight, and handling characteristics you'd find in the standard sheets. Smooth Bristol handles pen and marker details; textured watercolor accepts washes without buckling; mixed media supports layered techniques. The consistency matters when you're trading work, recipients know they're receiving archival surfaces, not printable blanks.

Ten cards per pack with matching envelopes let you create small series or experiment across different approaches to the same theme. Mail finished cards in the included envelopes, or present them at in-person swaps. The format's constraints become creative advantages: manageable completion times, low material costs for experimentation, and a built-in community eager to see what you make next.

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300 Series Bristol Smooth
pack of 20
$4.25
34%
$2.77
300 Series Bristol Vellum
pack of 20
$4.25
34%
$2.77
400 Series Watercolor
pack of 10
$4.25
34%
$2.77
frame cards
pack of 6
$8.70
40%
$5.22
SKU: 41113
description: 300 series bristol smooth
unit: Pack of 20
$2.77each
SKU: 41114
description: 300 series bristol vellum
unit: Pack of 20
$2.77each
SKU: 41115
description: 300 series canvas paper
unit: Pack of 10
$2.57each
SKU: 41116
description: 400 series watercolor
unit: Pack of 10
$2.77each
SKU: 41117
description: 400 series acrylic
unit: Pack of 10
$2.57each
SKU: 41118
description: 400 series textured
unit: Pack of 20
$2.44each
SKU: 41119
description: 500 series illustration board
unit: Pack of 5
$2.57each
SKU: 41120
description: Assorted
unit: Pack of 12
$2.44each
SKU: 41121
description: Envelopes
unit: Pack of 5
$2.44each
SKU: 56124
description: Frame cards
unit: Pack of 6
$5.22each
SKU: 56125
description: Sleeves
unit: Pack of 5
$2.97each
Paper and Boards

Paper and Boards Purchase Guide

Paper and Board Types

Rough Paper Surfaces - Textured papers with pronounced tooth for creating interesting effects with dry media like charcoal and pastels.

Art and Illustration Paper - High-quality papers designed for specific mediums including watercolor paper, drawing paper, and mixed media paper.

Art Panels - Rigid painting surfaces including canvas panels, illustration boards, and specialty panels for various artistic applications.

Framing and Display Paper - Mat board, mounting board, and presentation papers for professional framing and display work.

Hobby and Decorative Paper - Decorative papers, cardstock, and specialty papers for crafts, scrapbooking, and decorative projects.

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