Karen Russell.

Karen Russell, a woman that I really enjoy and admire, recently started a blog. Cool things happening in her life. And cool new Narratives products coming from her at CHA.


We were chatting on the phone the other day, remembering back a couple years ago (2003) when she and I and Tracy Kyle first met at the Portland CK Convention (Tracy now works with Autumn Leaves and is a Contributing Editor for Scrapbooks, Etc. among other things.). The three of us had dinner in a small booth across from the Convention Center and just chatted and chatted and chatted.


It was just the beginning for the paths that each of us would take related to scrapbooking.

What a ride it has been
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  1. jen paddack-hyde says…
    01/05/2006

    what a cool memory to have...and how awesome to see what each of you have done with your creativity:)

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  2. joanna says…
    01/05/2006

    Karen ROCKS!!! And, it was her birthday yesterday! She's sUper sweet.

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  3. Jenny L. says…
    01/05/2006

    Karen is so nice. I have long admired her work. One day I left her praise on a layout she posted, and I couldn't believe it when she emailed me to thank me for my comments. Total class.

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  4. Jenn N says…
    01/05/2006

    Ali,
    You know the absolute coolest and most creative people and I appreciate all the links you hook me up to through your blog. I just visited Karen's blog and her work is beautiful. Thank you!

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  5. Lee says…
    01/05/2006

    It was great when I discovered Karen's blog last week. I met her at HIA 04 and we had a really good chat. She is such a sweetie and it is so exciting about her new arrival due soon.

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  6. Maureen says…
    01/06/2006

    I want to take that ride ;)
    How fun!!

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  7. jen martin says…
    01/06/2006

    hi ali! your blog is one of the coolest that i have seen... i just discovered blogs last month.. it is so cool how one blog leads me to another.. and to another... i can't stop!!! i love reading your inspiring quotes... and your pictures.. simon is adorable!! come visit my blog:-)

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  8. jen says…
    01/06/2006

    wow...don't you love it when everyday moments turn into something completely amazing?!?!

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  9. Jenn says…
    01/06/2006

    Love the mug and thanks for sharring Karen's blog Ali!!!

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  10. Sharon Kile says…
    01/06/2006

    I love reading your blog..The holiday card layout was excellent..I just keep coming back to enjoy your journal.. Thanks

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  11. Becky says…
    01/07/2006

    I went to Karen's blog and then I went to see the Narratives collection, and I realized that I had just purchased the gratitude transparent file tabs the other day at Ben Franklin's (perfect for dividing my gratitude journal!) I am one of those persons who just shops, never pays attention to brand or designer names while I'm shopping, just reach for what sparks me, so I would never have known her name or product line, but now that I do, I think that it's cool, and am delighted to see her success and yours, even though I don't know her or you...it's just this scrapbooking community...and you both being from the Pacific Northwest and all. It rocks! I'm so looking forward to CKC-Portland this year!

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  12. Melissa Merritt says…
    01/17/2006

    I just had to tell you how much I loved taking your classes this weekend. They were the best I have been to and I have taken classes from a lot of cool people. But the best part was when I was all done journaling in my Today You book for my son Mitch I let my husband check it out and he had tears in his eyes. It was a perfect moment for me and made me realize why I do this. Not for the names and dates but to share what is in my heart that in a busy life with four kids doesn't always make it to my families' ears.
    Thank you! I haven't opened the perspective packet yet but if I have questions I will let you know.
    Have a super Tuesday!
    Melissa

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