Saying Goodbye To Studio A
The December issue of Creating Keepsakes is the last issue for my monthly Studio A column.
Studio A debuted back in January 2006 (the first theme was scrapbooking your intentions). Each month since then I have been given the opportunity to create pages & projects that were interesting & inspiring to me at the time. Over the years CK gave me a ton of freedom to decide my own content/topics and allowed me to find & maintain my own voice in the pages of the magazine. For that gift I am extremely grateful.
I am also especially thankful to my column editor Lori Fairbanks who was always able to take what I had written and make it flow and fit the space available.
The decision to end the column was mutual; the editors and I both felt like it was time for a number of reasons. I am very thankful to CK for the opportunity and the experience. I am currently working with the magazine to gain access to the Studio A PDF's to add to the initial archive located here. I will let you know when those files are updated.
Will you still see my pages & projects in Creating Keepsakes? At this time, no (you may potentially see some feature articles from me in the future but nothing is currently scheduled).
Right now I am making plans for what's next for me. I will continue blogging. I will continue designing products for Designer Digitals and Technique Tuesday. I hope to do more online education. I will continue telling my stories and making stuff. I am looking forward to moving forward.
I am also very thankful for all of you who have read my column over the last few years and have shared your own stories with me. I love what I do and am so grateful that I get to share my passion for telling stories creatively with photos & words.
Studio A was definitely a favorite. Thank you and best wishes.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I will miss Studio A. I was about to re-subscribe but am thinking otherwise now. You are such an inspiration to us all. I look forward to following your future endeavors, I know I will not be disappointed. Happy that you are going to continue blogging. Every morning as I boot up my computer I always think "I wonder what Ms. Ali has to say or show today?" As long as I get my "Ali fix" somewhere, I have no complaints. Here's to moving onward and upward, right?!!!! Supporting you all the way. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I am SO bummed about this, BUT I am happy for you. I've saved all your articles and often look at them for inspiration. Thanks so much for your CK contribution over the years and good luck on your journey.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I will so miss Studio A. It was the main reason for my subscription to CK. I very much hope you're still planning on sharing your creativity in some form that I can afford. If CK have made this decision, then I think they've made a huge mistake.
I've learnt a lot from you ... Thank you, Ali. Good luck with your future endeavors, you have heaps of talent and vision and a great philosophy. I hope you're able to go forward with your talents in the way that feels best for you.
Karen
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Oh no! Your column is the only reason i buy the magazine! I often go back and read old column's and find inspiration. Thanks for all the hard work you've put into studio A over the years. Are there any plans for new books? Looking forward to seeing what's next from you.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Oh, no!!! Your column is my favorite thing about CK. I will continue to look for your work in other places. I am taking Yesterday & Today now, and hope to take more online classes that you teach. I know you'll be super succesful in everything you do.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Look up the words "inspiration" and "class act" in the dictionary, Ali, and you will see a photo of yourself. So many of us have struggled at times to give strength to what we do as scrapbookers and you have helped us realize that what we do is life itself. May your next chapter be as rewarding as the pages from your past. We welcome the journey with you! Thank you.
Terri
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Sorry to see the end of an era with CK with all my favorites leaving the magazine. Good luck with the future endeavors. You will inspire whatever you do!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
So grateful for all your inspiration at CK over the years, and for that original article that told about your blog here (first time I even heard the word!).
So many great magazines have folded this year, CK and The Week were the only two I still received. I'm sure CK will be capable of new great things, but my subscription will now run out. Between Write-Click-Scrapbook and your site, I have all the inspiration I need right here.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
so very sad to hear the news Ali. Your column is the only reason I get CK. How are we going to see your work? Oh my, what will I do?
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Thank you for the years and years of inspiration through your books and magazine columns in CK. I will continue to stalk your blog and garner inspiration at DD. :)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Oh, Ali, I will definitely miss your column! I love reading your words and seeing your pages. I am very happy that you will continue with your blog and creating with Technique Tuesday. I wish you the very best!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali you were one of the main things that got me to subscribe to CK as well as attend my first CKU. (That week in the life class literally changed my scrapbook habits and how I approach things. It has been a wonderful eye opening experience.) I am sad to see that you have decided to leave CK but I am also excited to see what new adventure is in store for you. I can't wait to see some new stuff from you! :) Good luck on your new chapter! :)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
ALi, I am very excited for you, and yet at the same time it is like saying "goodbye" to an old friend. God's blessings on what lies ahead and I will continue to look forward to reading your blog.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
well your last column was great. You definitely went out with a bang. Good luck to your new path!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali just wanted to let you know that I will truly miss your monthly column in CK. Just recently I purged my old CK magazines but before I gave them away I tore out every one of your columns and put them in a binder. All of the content from those articles are still current today. Thanks for all of your inspiration over the years!
Glad to hear you will still be blogging!!!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Oh Ali. Your work is the only reason I have continued to by CK. I am a devoted blog follower and book buyer and will continue to seek out your work as a source of inspiration. Best wishes to you and your family!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
There have been so many changes at CK that I guess I am not surprised. Disapointed, but not surprised. Being able to "check in" with you here on a daily basis totally rocks, so you will remain one of my daily visits.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I really like your spirit of moving forward. Good luck Ali!! Just want you to know I'll always you're no.1 fan No Matter What!! =D
Sign in or sign up to comment.
All the best to you in your future endeavors. That being said, I will sincerely miss your contributions to CK. They were my favorite part of CK.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali, one of the things I most admire about you is your ability to face change without fear and while I'll miss seeing your columns I applaud you for always staying true to your visions. (And *I* know where to find you!) LOL! May life always bring you the best ... in the same fashion in which you always brought it to us in C.K.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I'm not a subscriber (was a Simple fan) but when I'd go to the bookstore I'd try to find the CK to read your column. Looking forward to seeing the content here and in other place.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Wow...I echo many of the comments in that you were the best part of the magazine but certainly understand your desire to change it up a bit and find new outlets for your creativity and inspiration. Thank you for being up front and thank you for your ongoing efforts to inspire and guide all of us out here :-)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I had a feeling after the last article. I am sad, as your article has been the 1st and last thing I turn too, and the reason I subscribe...you will be missed, but I apprecite the opportunity to read you everyday. You helped me take the stress out of scrapbooking.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Oh Ali, I'm happy for you, but so sad for all of your CK fans. Your column has long been my favorite part of the magazine - your approach, your style, your knowledge, all combined for a great column. Best of luck to you in the future - I'll keep following you online!
Sign in or sign up to comment.