“ Hi I was born in Cuba and so my native language is Spanish but I have no one to speak with (except my parents when we talk on the phone) so I am getting very rusty. ”

“ 29 years old, moved to Portland 2 years ago from the midwest. Just a woman, growing, changing and evolving every day and looking for new women friends to share laughter and common interests. ”

“ I love book arts and need more local supplies/facilities resources. ”

“ I create art using found and recycled materials. I would love to meet others that do similar types of art. I also paint and draw. I work out of my home and around my family's schedules. I'd love to have friends that share my interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to discuss and explore spiritual topics with like-minded people. ”

“ damn, i need to get out of the house. ”

“ i love journaling, watercolors, poetry, photography, collage, and anything creative. i currently have a daily practice of a page-a-day journal in which i do one page a day of whatever inspires or touches me about each day. ”

“ Hi, I'm new to ATCs and want get started. Looking forward to this meetup. Debra ”

“ I'm interested in Victorian Era and Steampunk costuming. I'd love to increase my sewing skills, and would also like to learn to make hats. ”

“ I love working with all kinds of found, recycled or odd materials. ”

“ 39, single, lived in Portland for a year. In the middle of a career change from web design to accounting. Looking to expand my social network. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because it's something that I am interested in doing with other people. I need inspiration! I also coordinate adult programming at the library where I work and some interest has been shown in the subject. ”

“ I am a self taught photographer who love to look at life through a lense. It is a form of meditation for me. I have taken pictures all my life. Moved to digital for instant gratification purposes and then stayed when I could take endless photos. ”

“ Hello y'all, I am originally from here but moved to NOLA in 1995 and thought I would never come back to PDX, thanks Katrina. Well here I am. We miss NOLA but are building our lives here with our two dogs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am just starting out and i think it would be fun to get together with people at all levels of these type of arts so we can bounce ideas off eachother. i'd also like to meet people with similar hobbies in my area. ”

“ I love to create and share techniques using stamps. I do both cards and scrapbook pages. I love to learn from others and also love informal get togethers with other papercrafters. I am also a Close to My Heart Consultant. ”

“ I am just beginning to make ATC's AND I want to meet other creative people in my area. I have access to a free meeting room in North Portland, 5 minutes from I-5. My email is dfsquirk@yahoo.com. ”

“ I am interested in meeting others who share my interest in card making. ”

“ I'm from Oregon City, Oregon. ”

“ Devout, eclectic Pagan Crone. Working on building community. I think that networking is an important part of building community. The Meet Ups have worked really well in Portland and I would like to see them grow here. ”