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Working on a redesign for my CKU Week In The Life class. Design-wise I am focusing on trying to keep it simple but cool and flexible at the same time - having fun incorporating bits and pieces of all kinds of stuff. I want everybody to come in and feel comfortable yet challenged to try some new stuff and break out of their molds. That's what workshops are all about - a big part of the beauty of the experience. The first CKU of the year will be in Detroit in April - you can find more info on registering here. Will also be teaching this track in Anaheim, Nashville, and Orlando.


This is still one of my favorite projects. Tracking a week in your life is hard just because it takes so darn much time, but it is so worth it in the end. For the last two years I have done a full week and it is so cool to look back at all the little details that I would never have remembered if it were not for this scrapbook. Bits and pieces - the glorious goodness of our everyday existence.


Ah, the beauty.

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  1. Chrissy says…
    01/02/2007

    I had such a great time taking your track in Atlanta and I hope to be able to take your album track in Orlando as well. Love your work Ali! Thanks for showing us what it will look like! :-) Chrissy

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  2. Alex Hardy says…
    01/02/2007

    love the little peek into your new class.
    any plans for an AZ class?

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  3. Jus says…
    01/02/2007

    Yay! I'm #3! I'm never in the top 5...
    So looking forward to new things by YOU this year Ali! Excitedly awaiting cool news about good stuff that Chris is doing for Oregon, and totally excited about GREAT and AMAZING things for SIMON!!! He is such a cool kid, and you guys are such a cool family!
    Happy 2007!

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  4. Carole says…
    01/02/2007

    Totally cool I am #4 today - Coolness !!!
    Love the idea of a week in the life - we are so busy that we often miss the little things - great idea for a class !!!
    Happy New Year to you and yours - thank you for your creativity and inspiration =)

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  5. Amy says…
    01/02/2007

    oh man! that looks awesome! I can't wait to do another album in Orlando! WOOHOO!!!!

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  6. leslie says…
    01/02/2007

    So excited about CKU Anaheim this year!! Definitely want to take your class, can't wait!! Happy New Year's!

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  7. Sinead says…
    01/02/2007

    You are coming to DETROIT????
    Oh, be still my heart...

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  8. chanel says…
    01/02/2007

    very cool ... you are so inspiring I love it!

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  9. Ana Maria Magloire says…
    01/02/2007

    I just can't wait for October to come arround so I can get to take this class with you in Orlando. I know it's going to be great. How could it no be???
    I love the little peek...
    Anilu.

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  10. melissa says…
    01/02/2007

    Ali can I ask what album you have your project in..

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  11. Brittany says…
    01/02/2007

    It's a challenge I can't pass up. Thanks.

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  12. Brandy says…
    01/02/2007

    Ooohh! I"m planning on CKU Detroit and I cannot wait!!! Looks so fun!

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  13. Ania says…
    01/02/2007

    Love the look on your LO's - it looks fab! Those taking your classes are lucky!

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  14. Jude :) says…
    01/02/2007

    What a great sneak peek!! :) I did a 31 day journal this August, inspired by some friends, and LOVED it! Its already fun to look back at it...

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  15. Kelly Bryan says…
    01/02/2007

    Hey Ali,
    I'm hoping to take your album track in Detroit if my fingers are fast enough during registration ;-) Are you still using the Bay Box system or are you using a new album? Just curious.

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  16. Frances M says…
    01/02/2007

    I am looking forward to just doing this on my own with some guidance from one of your worksheets that I picked up somewhere a few months ago. Such a cool project idea.

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  17. Ksea says…
    01/02/2007

    Those pages look pretty darn cool. I love that you are totally re-doing your album to spice things up.

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  18. Magnanimity says…
    01/02/2007

    My fav book of yours is a travel book you made while overseas with just one stamp and a punch or something...I tore it out for my pile of things I want to try.
    I've taken a few minimal supplies on each trip...none turn out finished, but I enjoy creating as I travel anyway! Thanks.

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  19. Marty says…
    01/02/2007

    Registration for Detroit starts two weeks from tomorrow and I can hardly wait!! Your album track is the FIRST thing I am going for! Love your work and your inspiration! Simply can't wait to meet you in person! Just got your book on Patterned paper and as usual, it is great! Thanks, Ali, for all you do for the scrapbooking world! :)

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  20. jenn says…
    01/02/2007

    Oh that is a great looking two pages!!!! I so want to take this class..hoping sometime too :)

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  21. sharyn (torm) says…
    01/02/2007

    It's killing me that you're in Detroit when I'll have a 3 month old. I just can't see trying to take a class with a kid dangling off my chest.
    Tell that ol' CK to ask what works for me next time, hey?

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  22. pam says…
    01/02/2007

    Love the paper that you used on the Monday layout,Who is it? Love your style. Enjoyed so much doing your album class in CT last year. If any of you girls are thinking about taking the class take it you will not be sorry it is the best album that I have every done. Love looking back at it, It brings back so many memorys.

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  23. Jill says…
    01/02/2007

    I took your class in Chicago last year and it was such a challenge to track the week but great to look back on. ( I was one of the first to finish in the class- I'm sure you remember, Ha! Ha!) I got some extra pages for my album so I can do another week this year. Is the "Monday" on your photo an overlay? Looks great. Love the paper colors.

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  24. Mary Rogers says…
    01/02/2007

    yipee!
    totally can't wait - hope to attend Detroit.
    Mary

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  25. Jane (emnol) says…
    01/02/2007

    Ordered at 6am this morning lol!! Loving the work you have done with this kit! So when ARE you coming to Norfolk in ENGLAND LOL!! Jane xxxxx

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