Saying Goodbye To Studio A

That's too bad. Your content was really one of the main reasons that I subscribed to CK. I always felt that your creations had such a realness about them, with big heart. I will miss seeing your beautiful pages every month.

As I sit here and read this sad news with much disappointment I catch myself in mid-grump . . . What am I doing right this very second? The answer is stitching a cover for my Gratitude Album that came as a thought while doing my DD. Where did I get this inspiration? Not from the magazine but from your blog.
I too will miss terribly Studio A - and along with countless others it was the reason I still subscribed to CK. I know that your decision did not come lightly or easily. I also know that I can be inspired by you everyday via your fabulous online presence. Thank you for all you give to us. Take this time to breathe and press the pause button for awhile.
Always,
Trisha

Everything happens for a reason, Ali. Good, Bad or Otherwise. You've been and will continue to be an inspiration to so many people. May the road ahead lead you to wonderful things.

eeep! that was the best part of CK. It was literally the reason I renewed this year.
I love seeing your ideas on your blog, and I love that you're doing digital stuff. you rule! :)

Thank you for all the time you took away from your family, your home-making, your friendships and your own creative work to teach all of us through Studio A. I've been following (and learning from!) your work since you first appeared in CK and began blogging and it's clear that you've grown into a new space. CK will not be able to replace you or your work. I hope what you are leaving pales in comparison to the beautiful new beginning you are entering into.

I am mostly holding onto the fact that you are thinking about doing more online education! Yea! I am so loving your yesterday/ today class and I think you are just the inspiration I need to get things done in a simple yet intense fashion. Thank you for all that you do and I am so pleased that you are moving forward. It makes me excited to see what you can bring to us in the future. :) ~Erin

Oh my gosh! I scanned some of the comments above and I am clearly not alone. The best part about getting CK magazine every month was your article(s). Congrats on making a move. Change can be difficult.

I'm happy for you, but sad for all of us who will miss Studio A. It has been truly inspirational.

I will be completely honest here. I don't read your blog on a daily basis. I might drop in once or twice a month. I have never taken one of your classes, or used any of the products you designed. But what you wrote in that column has truly revolutionized the way I scrapbook, and therefore, the way I see the world. Your principles and ideas marked me, and your layouts were truly beautiful. I will still suscribe to CK, but honestly, your column was the best thing in there. I hope to see more of you, and I am so sad to hear about this. However, if you say it was for the best, then it must be, and I hope to see more of you, like I know many others do!

Seriously? Sorry for the language but this sucks! I totally looked forward to your column each month. I guess I'll just have to stalk your blog even more now! ;)
Thanks for all the great ideas and I look forward to more online courses!

OH NO!! Your column and Becky Higgins' both disappearing this month?! What will we do?? I always tear out the layouts that inspire me, but every month I tear out your column and Becky's sketches. CK will definitely be hearing from me...and may be losing a subscriber!
So excited for any new opportunities coming your way. I will continue checking your blog daily as every post is so inspirational.

Soo sorry that you wont be with ck anymore, i so looked foreword to your articles. Maybe youll have time to write another book.

So sad, it was my favorite of the magazine.
Looking forward to what you decide to do next!
Happy that you will continue to blog.

i am sad that your column will no longer be in ck as it is definitely my fave. you will be missed!

Ali, I can't wait to see what comes next! I love your work. =)

I wish I would have known before I signed up for another 2 years for the magazine, or else I probably wouldn't have. First Becky now you there is no reason to read the magazine anymore :(
Thanks for the years...

Wow, I am sooo bummed! The only reason I subscribe to CK is to read your column every month. I love seeing all your layouts in print, and then I usually clip them out and store them in a notebook to have all the inspiration at my hands. Thank you for so many years of inspiration in the past issues, and I only wish you the best of everything on your new paths.
Amber Osburn

best of luck with your new ventures :)

NO ALi!!!!!! Say it is'nt so! Your article was the ONLY reason I bought CK! I have all your books and tore out all your pages! I will be stalking your blog now and hoping to find your inspiration here. I will truely miss your articles! Good luck to you!!

I will miss seeing your work in CK - it's always the first thing I look for. I will continue to follow your blog and hope to continue to learn from you through it. You are truly an inspiration to me and I wish you the best of luck on this new path.

Oh, no...all the people I've enjoyed for years are leaving CK! And the magazine seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Thanks goodness for blogs.

always my first stop in the CK magazine, your faithful readers will miss you...but we know where to find you and hope you are happy with this change.
You never know what the future holds:-)

Ali...with you and Becky gone...CK won't be the same. I do hope they survive without the creative genius of their 2 best columnists...but I am guessing it will be very tough.
Your blog has been the first thing I read in the morning for almost 2 years...so glad you will continue blogging. I am excited for the idea of some online classes!
Good luck in any new adventures you will be cooking up...we will be looking forward to a new "Studio Ali!"

Ali...Bittersweet! It's awesome to open new doors and I can't wait to see what you do next! You are full of inspiration and everything you do, you do well! Have fun on the next adventure!
And...Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Ali, I have to say I'm not surprised---I recently contemplated renewing my subscription but went ahead simply because I knew I'd miss reading your section. I love your work. You offer so very much to all of us through your blog I'm grateful for all you do to stimulate other's creative minds! Best wishes on your new endeavors!