“ I am the facilitator of a local book arts group, but I'd like to explore activities with other collage, mixed media, and assemblage artists. ”

“ I love crafting of all kinds and the meetup group I organize reflects that...we have woman with all kinds of hobbies...we are a fun group with lots of laughs! http://beadwork.meetup.com/244/ ”

“ Addicted to scrapbooking! Would love to meet others in the Boulder/Longmont/Lafayette/Louisville area. Feel free to email me at jlowe54@earthlink.net. ”

“ I recently moved to Denver and am looking to meet new friends intersted in art. I want to meet other local mixed media artists. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I trade monthly among my scrapbook group, but would like to expand my trading 'horizons" ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we need more creativity in out community! Excercises to work the different senses before we become lumps! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great place to socialize with people that enjoy the same style of art and whimsey. Where you can take life a little less seriously. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I would like to meet other Artists. I do painting, collage work, jewelry making, & all kinds of media. Looking for the chance to network with other Artists & make new friends! ”

“ I have been doing art 4 many years, but just discovered ATCs. I would love 2 get involved in this awesome exchange. I work in all kinds of media - constantly experimenting. Would be happy to xchange ATC & others (letter art, etc.) via snail mail. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I am looking for local people to trade ATCs with. ”

“ Hi My name is Holly and I have been drawing from the figure for 16 years now and I am always looking for groups ”

“ I want local Card Making Meetups because I used to have a paper store and I have lots and lots of stuff and would like to share, and sometimes sell, the incredible handmade paper, ribbons, embellishments I have. I would like to be inspired also. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because I would love to meet other local artists to share ideas and techniques. It would be so great to have a group get together to learn from each other and support each other in this artform. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jessie, I'm 22, and I'm VERY ready to get more politically active in Denver. I'm looking forward to meeting some like-minded rabble-rousers. ”

“ Hello, I'm a relatively new investor. I'm not a daytrader yet, but I am an active trader. ”

“ I'm looking for new players just getting into the game dphilipps@gazette.com ”