Saying Goodbye To Studio A

I had to gasp when I read your post. I am so disappointed. The magazine is truly losing a gem. With all the magazine's financial troubles I am so bummed to think about the impending crash. I will so miss your column in the mag but am thankful that you still take so much time to share so much of yourself and your artistic insight to your blog readers. Best of luck to you in the next chapter. They say one door closes as another opens. May that door lead to fulfillment. Happy Thanksgiving.

Your column is the reason that I subscribed to CK. My subscription is about to expire in Feb. '10, and I too am looking forward to moving on. Best Regards.

CK just won't be the same without you, Ali! I'll miss Studio A so much... :(

So you're striking out on new journey. You won't be alone -- look at how many people already love you!
Be brave. Be bold. Jump in with both feet. I, for one, can't wait to see what comes next for you and your sweet family.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Lisa
XXX

thank you for the wonderful columns over the years. will miss your wonderful inspiration in ck. but change can bring great opportunities and i hope we get to share these via your blog

I'm so sad to read this. I looked very forward to CK monthly just for your pages. I'd jump right to Studio A first thing. It just won't be the same without your magical work inside the pages.
I wish you much success in whatever the future holds for you outside of CK. I know whatever it will be will be something amazing.
Happy Thanksgiving Ali~

Oh, how I will miss you in CK as your work is one of my very favorite parts of the magazine. Ali, I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors...you are such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us in such a beautiful and positive way.

I will miss seeing you in CK, you were always the first article that I would read. But I will keep up with you on your blog. Thank you so much for all the inspiration.

I have mixed emotions - I am sad to see your column gone in CK, but so very excited for you and what lay ahead.
Life is all about change and how we embrace it.

Your article and Becky Higgins' article were the only reasons I was still subscribing to CK (I've been a subscriber for many years but have been increasingly unhappy with the overall content); now that you're both leaving I guess I won't be renewing! I really enjoy your work and reading your blog and wish you luck in your future endeavors.

Dear Ali I am sad to hear you are leaving but I just want to thank you for bring my scrapbooking to new highs and helping me to get pass all the hang ups of getting it right as I now know that right is just getting all the memories down. My son also has austim and having you write about simon's story has helped me get it all down on paper too, I cant thank you enough for that so please keep sharing and inspiring us all on your blog also everything happens for a reason and you and your wonderful family have so many wonderful opportunities ahead I wish you all the best in your future journey!

I will miss your pages much! I am thankful you are still blogging and creating in other places. You have been a huge inspiration and help through the years. I have learned a lot about myself and been challenged by you and your pages in so many ways. I can not thank you enough for that. Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving! I am very excited to see the new things you have planned!
Angie

Your article and work were my favorite part of the ck magazine. You will be missed!

I agree Ali. The BEST part of CK was you and Becky, I am so sad. I LOVED Studio A. But I think you are bigger than them anyway, you are a star in your own right!!!!!!
Have a great Thanksgiving and keep blogging and teaching online courses!!!
Claudine

You were the only reason why I subscribed to CK magazine and I have always followed you here and will continue to do so. I wish you all the luck in the world in your new endeavours. Forever a faithful fan!!

I'm with everyone above...so excited to find out what's next for you, Ali, but CK has little appeal to me without your influence. I'll likely let my subscription expire when the time comes.
Love your blog....let us know how to support you through this change and new chapter!

I'm sorry to see you and studio A leave CK, but even good things come to an end. I am happy to hear that your creative endeavors are taking you in a new direction. I'm looking forward to hearing what comes next for you. All the best to you.

I recently let my subscription to CK lapse. Other than your columns, there wasn't much that interested me anymore. I'm more of a "simple" scrapbooker, who enjoys photos and journaling, and there wasn't much left in the magazine to inspire me. I love your blog, and will continue reading it, and buying your stamps from Technique Tuesday. I wish you much luck in the future!

So glad you will still be blogging and designing for Designer Digitals. I will miss Studio A though. It was the best part of CK. I wish you well in whatever the future holds for you.

Thank you.

Ali, I wish you success with your future endeavors, and a happy life always. Your talent, dedication and original approach have marked you from the start as a mover and shaker in the scrapbooking world. The warmth with which you share on this blog information and your personal life have made you a favorite of thousands. It wil be a pleasure to continue learning from you and sharing with you through this blog. Best wishes for a bright professional and personal future - and a very happy thanksgiving!

I'm so sorry to see you leave. My favorite parts of the magazine are now no longer there since you and Becky have both left. I also loved reading Lisa's editorial article. Not sure if I will keep my subscription or cancel - no matter what, I will keep following your blog. You have truly inspired me over the years - thank you so much.

Sad to hear this. Like many of the other readers here, I too look forward to Studio A every month. Understand the need to move forward and see what else is out there. Can't wait to see what that is. Best wishes and good luck in your new endeavors!!!!

Did someone "mean" start working there at CK? Geez! Everyone is leaving including Lisa!!! Just won't be the same without all you "Big Name Scrapbook Girls"!!! :(

I'm so bummed out! That's the only reason I read CK anymore LOL! Oh well, at least I still have all my back issues and can look back for ideas :)
I'm sure its the right decision for your family at this time and I wish you the best of luck moving forward, but for now, I'll be over here throwing myself a little pitty party! LOL!
I'll keep reading your blog and I look forward to more digital designs from you!