Artist Trading Cards

Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are popular swap items. They’re small, simple to make, and incredibly addictive. Here are a few articles to get you started.

Artist Trading Card Basics

Artist Trading Card Basics

Just getting started on your artist trading card journey? Try this article.

How To Get 10 ATCs From One Piece Of Cardstock

How To Get 10 ATCs From One Piece Of Cardstock

Here’s a guide to cutting ATCs from a standard sheet of cardstock with minimal waste.

Simple ATC Books

Simple ATC Books

These little books are designed to hold a handful of ATCs.

Simple Folded ATC

Simple Folded ATC

A quick and easy interactive trading card.

Two Styles of Faux Postage ATCs

Two Styles of Faux Postage ATCs

A how-to on some faux postage artist trading cards I designed for a swap.

A Formula for ATCs

A Formula for ATCs

There are many ways to get started making your first ATCs. Here’s my formula for simple collaged cards that always turn out great.