Strathmore® Artist Trading Cards for Kids are designed to be a place where kids can explore their creativity and learn fun drawing, painting and collage techniques while using quality artist materials.
Choose from earth-friendly Bamboo or Recycled Drawing paper that contains 30% post-consumer fiber. Each package includes an instruction sheet with two fun projects created by Art Projects for Kids - classroom tested art projects for K-5 and beyond. Visit artprojectsforkids.org for daily updates on fun art projects.
The high count value pack is ideal for classroom or at home use. Clear plastic packaging can be resealed to store and protect ATCs.
Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature works of art that measure the official 2.5" x 3.5" size and fit inside standard card sleeves. This type of art began in Switzerland in 1996 and grew out of an interest in mail art. ATCs are now produced all over the world in various media, including pencils, pens, markers, watercolor, acrylic paints, collage, papercuts, found objects and more.
How do I create ATCs?
After you create your artwork, you should include the following information on the back of your card: name, address, title of piece and number of piece if it is part of a series.
How do I trade cards?
You can locate an in-person swap in your area, find an online swap, or organize your own swap. There are a number of websites that others have created to help young artists get started. They can be found by doing online searches using key words such as "kids artist trading cards."
