“ I want local Cartoonists Meetups because I likes to drawger. ”

“ Something to do with artists trading cards I think! :) ”

“ I'm a married guy with two kids who loves art, film, and music, and trying out new things. Lately, I like playing pool (though I suck at it) and I really want to make some new friends in Sacramento. ”

“ I am a professional artist with many years of experience interested in meeting with other artistic souls and art lovers to share info and exchange ideas. Let's get together and plan some trips to see galleries and museums! bloomgirl2000@hotmail.com ”

“ Ritual or study or pathworking... however you want to get with Goddess! ”

“ I love Canasta and would like to find a local group! ”

“ Hi Everyone ! My name is Bobbi and I heard about this group from Janene Ford. We both started doing ATC's about the same time (2003?) and love trading art and making new friends all over the world. ”

“ Hi Everyone, I heard about this group from Janene and would love to meet others who all love altered art. ”

“ Hi! My name is Rita. I love making and swapping ATC's. One reason I love it so much is seeing what everyone makes, and knowing that there are only a few rules, otherwise being creative is what it's all about. Making and trading ATC's has opened up my ”

“ Hi! I am an artist working and living in the bay area. I love to create with all types of media and look forward to meeting other ATC artists. ”

“ Hi. I've stepped in as organizer because I didn't want the group to end before I even got to go to a meeting. I welcome new and old to my comfortable homey studio. I want our Meetups to be fun and enriching. Look forward to meeting you. Anna O. ”

“ Hi! I'm an ATC addict and live currently in the North Bay though when I moved north from LA in the fall of 06 we moved to the East Bay...we're currently in a temp residence in Vallejo...but I can travel and DH has a gamers club in Concord to go to.. ”

“ Hello Ladies and Creative Crafters. My name is Linda and Iam looking for women who are interested in sending me their name and mailing address so, that Ican make them a onbe-of-a-kind artistTrading Card. My husband needs constatnt care due to a ”

“ Hi! I live in Antioch and have wanted to try ATC's for a long time. ”

“ I have worked as an administrator, fund raiser producer and performer of arts and have more recently begun to focus on making my own work. I am doing quilting and collage and want to do more with altered books and art. I am in Okaland. ”

“ Hello, My name is Valerie and I live in the Fremont area. I have been looking for an ATC/altered art group. I am just starting out in the ATC area but have enjoyed creating art all of my life. ”

“ I just moved to Hayward from a small town outside of Seattle, WA. Am interested in meeting new people. ”

“ Hi ladies! I've often thought it would be fun to be part of a bunco group. I'm looking forward to meeting you. I know I'm a little further away, but I figured I would give it a try! ”

“ I just started to crochet and would like to meet others in the Berkeley area. I'm particularly interested in freedorm crochet. ”

“ I have been creating art and crafts all of my 50 years. You name it, I've done it. My current interests are multi-media, including collage, journals, rubberstamping, and polyclay jewelry. I would like to also learn Precious metal clay. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am recently divorced and want to meet other fun singles. ”

“ In 2006, no ATC groups existed up here. So we hosted a public ATC trade in Davis, collected info, and started our monthly "ATC Exchange Club of N. California". Meetings move around (Davis, Woodland, Sac, ???). Info: groups.yahoo.com/group/ATCs-Cal ”

“ I'm Judy Delany, single parent - daughter is a sophmore at SFSU. Currently employed as head of Customer Service at ColorGraphics, an eight color commercial printer in San Francisco, just finished a book Called The Bingo Stories that came in 4th in t ”

“ Hi, I'm Tammy - I used to play spades as a teenager and remember it was a lot of fun... would be interested in a group in or around Rancho Cordova! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn and exchange ideas with fellow artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because scrapboking is so much more fun when shared. I learn so much from others and have some ideas of my own to share. ”

“ I would love to meet new people who share the same intrestes as i do. I dont get out much between working full time. My first love is Stamping and im slowing getting into scrapbooking and would love to share what i love most with the community. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards & Altered Art Meetups because we had a great group in Minnesota & I need a new one here! I've started my own at http://artisttradingcards.meetup.com/182/ - but there's always room for more ATCs & altered art. ”

“ hi im gloria i have two boys 6 and 8 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's nice to get toether with other people and share ideas and it's more fun to craft with someone else....more initiative. ”

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“ I'm trying to organize a live ATC swap in San Francisco. It seems we never have enough people confirming on this site, so maybe we can pick another date that works for more people and finally do this. Write to me if you're interested. ”

“ My name is Jenn and I am single and 32. I love art, theatre, film, music, books, and meeting new people. I love sewing and all things crafty! I am new to the Sacramento area and would love to meet new friends! ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because they seem like a fun, fast way to be creative and share that process with other like minded people. ”

“ I alter books. I'd like to meet other locals who are enjoy this art form. I am active in the mixedmediaartistsofnortherncalifornia Yahoo group. We meet in Sac once a month. ”

“ I just took an Altered book class in Point Richmond and want to meet others and learn more! ”

“ I love sharing art with others, especially when they don't expect it! ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I'm looking for a "fellowship" of sorts. I've been rubberstamping for many years but my friends just like to receive my cards not stamp themselves. It can be lonely! Also need encouragement. ”

“ I am looking for a Red Hat group for a wonderful friend of mine. She is 85 years young and wants very much to stay active. ”

“ I'm new to collage, and presently finding my way through working in smaller formats, such as ATCs. ”

“ I want local John Mayer Meetups because his music keeps me sane. ”