An Artist Trading Card (ATC) is a small original artwork the size of a regular trading card — 2.5 × 3.5 inches. In a swap, you sign up to make a card for each other member of your small group based on the swap's theme, then mail them out. In return, you receive a hand-made mini-artwork from every other person in your group. ATCs can be painted, collaged, stamped, stitched, drawn — anything goes as long as it's original and the right size.
We form groups of 4 to 11 crafters. Once a group is full, everyone receives an email with the names and mailing addresses of their group, and a deadline to send their cards. After mailing, you log in and mark your cards as sent. As cards arrive, tick off each one to help us track that everyone followed through.
Create an account, set your mailing address, and agree to ship internationally and respect addresses. Then join the active swap with one click.
When your group fills up, you'll get an email with every member's name and address, plus the send deadline.
Hand-make one ATC for each other member, mail them out, and mark "sent" here. Tick off receipts as cards arrive.
Only with the other members of your group, and only after a group is fully formed. Each participant agrees to use addresses only for the swap.
Yes — groups are formed across countries. By signing up you confirm you're able and willing to mail internationally.
Please let us know. We track who sends on time so we can keep the swap fair for everyone. Repeated no-shows may be blocked from future swaps.