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.
oh ali! i'll miss u in ck every month altho i totally understand !! best of luck with the next stage in your journey; i'll be there learning & soaking as much as i can along the way! xo
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well I guess I don't have to feel bad about not having a CK sub anymore :)
Change is good, right?
Right.
Looking forward to seeing the changes for you, for me, for all of us in 2010!
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Ali, your articles are truly why I usually by CK. I'll miss seeing you in their pages.
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That's too bad, I have always loved your column, but it's what you make of it.
If you need/want change so be it.
What's best for you.
You still inspire so many people with what you do.
Thumbs up for the decision.
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I'll be honest, your column is the reason I buy CK, I will miss you! I am glad you will keep blogging and will look to see what your new ventures are. Take care and enjoy yourself lady!
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Ali, I wish you all the best on your new adventure. I look forward to following you where ever....
I am agreement with most of the comments above. Your column was the reason I subscribed to CK.
Thank you for changing the way I look at memory keeping.
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Wow... I now have no reason to subscribe to CK anymore.
Good luck with all your adventures Ali. I wish you all the luck in the world. I have always admired your work through the years. I can't wait to see your work in other avenues in the future.
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Ali, good luck as you travel your new path. Change is good for the soul.
Please, please, don't consider giving up this blog. It goes everyday with my morning coffee. I'm just too old to change. :-) Can't do without you, cutie!
Susan
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I will really miss seeing your LO's and all your inspiration in CK. I will keep up with you on here, having a baby girl I've found your pages brilliant models of the sort of pages I'd like to create for her.
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Happy Thanksgiving Ali, to you and your family. I hate to see the end of Studio A in Creating Keepsakes. Like so many others, that was my favorite part and always read your article first. But I also understand moving forward...and I'm excited to see what you have instore for your creativity in the future. I'm glad to hear that you're not cutting back in scrapbooking as I'm sure you have a lot of followers, me being one, will follow your creative endevors where ever you may go. Good Luck and Best Wishes on your new adventure!
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Studio A has been my favorite part of the magazine. I truly looked forward to each month's installment. I'm very sorry to see it end. Thank you for the years of articles you contributed and for all the inspiration.
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I hope that what ever your new path takes it is one filled with joy and wonder. I have enjoyed your contribution to the magazine, and I will miss it, but I know you'll find new ways to share your talents with us all!
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Hey Ali..I will miss seeing Studio A in CK. I am a regular visitor of your blog though, so please keep sharing all your wonderful ideas! I know you will have success in all you do!
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I love your column, Ali, and so look forward to it with each issue! I'm sad to see you go from the magazine, but wish you luck in whatever you persue!
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I am so happy about your blog and all inspiration you share. And I LOVE all your work at designer digitals :)
Thank you for all inspiration!
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Ali, I can't hold back the tears as I read your gracious exit from CK and the many comments above. I too have enjoyed your creativity, wealth of ideas and inspiration.
On this, the day after Thanksgiving I am thankful to have had the opporutnity to be inspired by you. What a wonderful gift you have given all of us.
I hope you continue this blog, your classes, writing books and sharing your life with us. You will TRULY be missed on paper; but hopefully thoroughly enjoyed in the online medium.
A BIG "Thank You" to Chris, Simon and Ana for sharing you with us.
I'll look for you here for my dose of creative inspiration. Best wishes.
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Oh, no! I'll miss your column very much... :(
But I'm also really excited to see what you're up to next! Good luck! :)
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Ali, I am sorry to hear that you will no longer be doing your column. I have read CK for many years and I feel that over the years I have gotten to know you. I love your work and the way you share so openly the important and special moments in your life. Thank you.
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Your articles were the only reason I kept CK! I love your style and your honesty in your scrapbooking. I will definitely keep following you on your blog. I wish you luck in your future endeavors!!
P.S. I am loving your BPS online class!
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Ali, I have to tell you that is the main reason I still get the subscription. And I just renewed!!
I wish you all the best in the future!!
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I have been a follower of your column and blog for some years. It won't be the same CK magazine without your articles. At least we can continue reading your blog.
Elaine
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Just wanted to add how sad I am about this as well. Your Studio A column was definitely where I turned to the minute I got the magazine. I think I have saved them all. Good thing you are still with us on the blog!
I'll miss your column Ali, but do so appreciate all you do. I am totally loving the Yesterday and Today class.
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I'm sad to hear I won't see you in CK as often. I look forward to your column. Best wishes in your future endeavours. Blessings, Amy W.
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It seems like there is a major transformation going on. I don't want to loose the old paper books but I see everyone going digital. I still love the social aspect of cropping with friends!
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Wow, I also was sad when I heard the news. Here in New Zealand, its the only scrapbooking mag I buy now, and without your part, I am questioning my future buying. I am a crazy scrapper who plays with lots of styles, but you Ali are the one I go to when I feel I need to pull the reins in and ground myself more. I have your poster from your last book on the wall right beside my computer :-) Thank you and good luck for the future. I will continue to read your blog everyday tho. Merry Christmas.
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