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Strathmore Artist Trading Cards Vellum Bristol Paper, 2.5x3.5 inches, 20 Cards (100lb/270g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students
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Strathmore Artist Trading Cards Vellum Bristol Paper

Bottom line: The Strathmore Artist Trading Cards Vellum Bristol Paper ($9.54 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): 100 lb / 260 gsm Bristol board resists buckling under wet media; main trade-off: 2.5 x 3.5 inch format is too small for anything but ATC work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 100 lb / 260 gsm Bristol board resists buckling under wet media
  • ✓ Vellum surface grabs graphite, charcoal, and soft pastel
  • ✓ Handles marker, ink, oil pastel, mixed media, and collage on one sheet

Cons

  • ✗ 2.5 x 3.5 inch format is too small for anything but ATC work
  • ✗ 20 sheets goes fast if you sketch daily
  • ✗ Vellum tooth is rougher than the smooth 300 Series version for pen detail
  • ✗ No storage sleeves or binder pages included for trades

Manufacturer description

The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards Smooth Surface are the perfect format for artists to express themselves. These easy to use tiles allow artists to utilize the small format board and exchange their creations in a big way with other artists, friends, family, and others. The Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Artist Trading Cards Smooth Surface are ideal for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen, ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, and collage. Paper is our art form, and we celebrate artists. We have kept the tradition of creating beautiful…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Strathmore Artist Trading Cards Vellum Bristol Paper using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Strathmore's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Perfect for artists expressing themselves in a big way
  • Ideal for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen, ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel, and collage
  • Vellum surface and small format size
  • Great for artist exchanges and gifts
  • 20 Sheets of 100 lb. / 260 gsm vellum Bristol weight board per package

Full Specifications

BrandStrathmore
ColorNatural White
Weight100 lb
MaterialPaper
Unit Count20.0 Count
Sheet Count20
Paper FinishSmooth
Paper Weight100
Material TypePaper
Item Type NameTrading Cards
Paper Dimensions2.5 x 3.5 Inches
Included Componentsarts and crafts vellum
Warranty DescriptionNo Warranty
Item Dimensions L x W3.5"L x 2.5"W
Recommended Uses For ProductDrawing, Sketching, Pen & Ink
Global Trade Identification Number00012017709029
Full listing titleStrathmore Artist Trading Cards Vellum Bristol Paper, 2.5x3.5 inches, 20 Cards (100lb/270g) - Artist Paper for Adults and Students

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