“ A singles group for 45 and older ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because I love altering books! ”

“ Hello, all meetup members. I'am the Assistant organizer at The Fortress of The Arts. I love you all! I would like to organize some meetups within our local area. To give others who want to take the oppertunity to socialize and help others. ”

“ I'm very interested in learning collage techniques whether it be on canvas, altered books, etc. ”

“ I'm Judith, a frustrated crafter. I'd love to get together to make art if the meeting is in Center City. No car - Bus rider! Hoping to meet and work on art projects, ie ATC's, altered anything, spirit boxes------. ”

“ Hi! I've been kayaking for nearly 3 years. I'd love to have a group of people to hang out and kayak with in the Philadelphia area. It would be awesome if our group could get a weekend trip of tent camping and kayaking. ”

“ Hi to all you artists out there. Looking forward to meeting you and sharing ideas. Would love to see your work and trade too. Hope to meet you all soon. Elise ”

“ To meet artists that are looking to join together and rent space, create, market and sell all types of media. On the North Shore of Staten Island. ”

“ I am a mixed media artist. I would enjoy networking and work share sessions within the artist community. I hope someone gets a meetup going in Camden/Burlington County. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to share my love of scrabooking with others.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have fallen in love with the ATC's and want to create and trade some cards. I love all art and would love to experience someone else's art close up. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I learn more from ppl than books and tv ”

“ I love games and would like to make some new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I make things and would like to meet other people that make things as well. I also would like to diversify my interests. ”

“ Hi. Just found out about this group. I started scrapbooking about a year ago. I've taken LOTS of classes at various expos from NJ to FL. I like making mini albums or books made from unusual items. ”

“ I haven't really heard of something like that before...but it sounds very interesting! I'm a papermaking concentration in college...so this kind of sounds interesting since I use books alot. ”

“ Love wheelin' down the Pines - always looking for a puddle. Hoping to meet some people to go wheelin' with. I love my Jeep! O||||||O ”

“ I'd love to meet other people on Staten Island who are interested in all sorts of paper arts -- bookmaking, altered books, collage, fiber art and papermaking -- it'd be great creating things around others who share your passion for the process! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to hear and see what other people are doing with altered books. I'm African-American and I'm having trouble finding relevant ephemera. I'm also having trouble getting started. I do have materials. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've worked alone long enough! Would like to share and learn what others are doing... widen my horizons! ”

“ I want local Yarn Swap Meetups because hsaring yarn is FUN!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want people to participate in my mail art projects! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think they could be fun! ”

“ I want local Dollmakers Meetups because im just learning would also like to meet new people and share different techniques. ”

“ I'm a SAHM to twin girls in Staten Island and a Close To My Heart consultant. I would love to meet others who are as obsessed with scrapbooking and stamping as I am! ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because I have seen work by a friend artist and I love the idea of been part of a group that I could share and exchange ideas. ”

“ I want local Scrapbooking Meetups because I love to scrap..I've been a Creative Memories Consultant since Sept 1997 and wake up in the middle of the night with a layout idea in my head!! ”

“ Hi, My name is Lois and I an into bead embellishments on fiberwork. I used to own a quilt shop in Berkeley Heights and I am an instructor at the Newark Museum. ”

“ I want local Scrapbooking Meetups because I love to scrapbook and enjoy sharing my hobby with others. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because i want to share tools and learn different techniques. ”

“ Hi- My name is RutheAnn I live in Jackson. I have wanted to do altered books but so far just collected things for it. Now I need to get started. So I hope this well help. My e-mail is RAWartist@aol.com ”

“ Hi, my name is Santa and zI live in Warren County, NJ. I have relatives in Lakewood/Toms River so I hope I can come down some time for a meeting. Is this the group Carole Garnett is in? I have ben altering for 1.5 years and I jsut love it. I also ”

“ hi my name is glorianne i am so happy that there is a meeting of followed alters in my area. i am so excited that i will be able to meet with others and share our work, i am just so sorry that i missed last nights meeting. looking forward to seeing ”

“ I want local Meetups because I would love to meet others with the same interests. ”