Meet other local collectors, creators, and traders to share your favorite collectible art made to trade with other artists! Let's get together and trade techniques, ideas, collage components and our love of these fabulous cards!

“ I would like to become more active with people who have some of the same interests and like to do interesting things. ”

“ I would love a Atc group atrted so I can meet others who love doing what i do, even if its around my area ^__^ ”

“ Hi my name is Missy Kretschmer. I do scrapbooking, cards, ATCs. ”

“ Hello all! I am fairly new to ATCs, but have been a crafter for years. I love to incorporate different crafting techniques into my ATCs and would love to meet to create or swap ATCs with other enthusiasts. ”

“ hi,I have many intrests such as painting, sketching,sculpting,and making music ”

“ A busy mother of five, I love all papercrafts and jewelry making and would love to meet others who are interested in getting together for fun, trading and getting stuff done. ”

“ I would like to meet other people who enjoy making cards and ATC's I'm always looking for new ideas ”

“ "I have recently returned home from living in WI for the past two years & am very interested in meeting / networking with like minded professionals working in the visual arts, home based and/or internet based business. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am addicted to rubber stamping and card making. I also am into quilting & mixed media artwork. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share ideas with others who share my addiction to rubber stamping. I would like to meet a variety of people with different stamping styles. ”

“ Milwaukee ATC live trade group meets monthly: http://www.carolynbrady.com/liveATC.html ”

“ have been introduced into ATC's from my daughter and find it becomes addicting. started learning about and doing this craft in February, so I am a novice, but find that with each trade it becomes a little easier. I am not as good as some ot those o ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love rubber stamping and I'm interested in any craft that uses them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas in person! I think thisis a craft free city at times! lol ”

“ Hello I like to play backgammon (I kinda suck at it but I do enjoy playing) the problem is trying to find others who like to play. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think this could help me understand that there's other people out there like me ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ...just because! Actually I am looking for kindred art spirits that love creating, thinking, playing. And sharing! ”

“ I'm more of a reader rather than a creator when it comes to webcomics. There are so many webcomics, I would like to read the webcomics from people in chicago. It would be cool if there was a list of webcomics created here in our fine city of Chicago. ”

“ hi, im always looking to make new friends with similar interests. ”

“ My name is Kate. I live in PLainfield, Illinois. I enjoy stamping, scrapping, and all sorts of crafts. ”

“ Hi, my name is Laurie. I have been an artist all my life, but more exciting for me,is that I am pursuing art as my full time profession as of this year. I have bee making ATC's as a way of relaxing and challenging my artistic design self. ”

“ new to atc-old to art/craft!trade with 2 online groups but miss the fun of face to face art buddies. background in costumeand dollmaking (art doll quarterly autumn 2004).like collage,altered art &coffee,found objects & unusual peoplet. thanks ! ”

“ Hi Iam Tamara ,I am an avid stamper and ATC collector. This should be a great group. ”

“ Hi, Mary...met you at the expo today...my daughter and I love the purses and can't wait to get started making them. Glad to hear your group meets in Mukwonago since that is where we live...looking forward to seeing you soon.....Linda ”

“ Hello - I'm any smith. I've made ATCs in the past, but have been concentrating on beading lately. Would love to see what people have been doing and meet others with like interests. When and where are the swaps? Thanks for your consideration, Mary ”

“ I want local Rubber Stamps Meetups because I need to get out more! I love stamping and scrapbooking and want to go new places and meet new friends that love crafting as much as I do! ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because the interesting people ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I have found a new interest in art ”

“ I'm looking for inspiration. I'm looking for purpose. I hope to find it with the concept of Artist Trading Cards. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I love making ATC's and learning new techniques for creating them. Also collect them and want to be able to trade with other artists. Want to enjoy the company of other artists interested in ATC's. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I have been trading w/ people online for quite some time now, but thought it would be fun to meet artist in my area. ”

“ Just a quick note to introduce myself....My name is Lynn, I am 41 years old, live in Oak Brook & married with a 4 year old son. Photography has always been my 1st passion. . that is until I discovered ATCs! Now I do both and I Love ATCs. ”