Saying Goodbye To Studio A

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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. 

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  1. Laura says…
    11/24/2009

    Good luck with your future projects!
    Have to say I stopped subscribing to CK over a year ago and have yet to pick up an issue. Not a fan of the new direction they took and they're losing a great asset in Studio A. Just my 2 cents.
    Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.

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  2. Michelle says…
    11/24/2009

    I am so bummed. Studio A was the first thing I read every month. So glad you blog and have things going on elsewhere.

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  3. Nora says…
    11/24/2009

    SO very sad to see you go, but understand too. Think about writing a new book soon. I love all your books and when I get in a rut they always help.

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  4. Jennifer says…
    11/24/2009

    Well, I am going to say what lots of people have already said - you were the main reason I subscribed. Not so sure if I will continue. It runs out in April so will see if I enjoy it as much without you in it.
    Good luck with everything else you have going on. Are you going to write another book? Please?

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  5. Rachel says…
    11/24/2009

    It will be so sad not to see you in the pages of CK. Studio A is always the first section I flip to! Good luck in your future ventures, though. I'll just have to keep coming to visit you here. :)

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  6. Katie F says…
    11/24/2009

    Holy cow! I have enjoyed your column over the last 3 years w/ CK. Good luck to you and your future plans!

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  7. Stephanie says…
    11/24/2009

    Oh, Ali!!!! Merci, merci pour tout!!!!!! Thanks for your enthusiasm. I miss you yet and I don't understand why so many people leave CK just now. I hope all the opportunities you have now or soon will bring us with you.
    Stephanie from France qui adore tout ton travail !!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Debbie says…
    11/24/2009

    I only bought CK for your articles....I hope to find you somewhere in the future

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  9. Barbara Treese says…
    11/24/2009

    Ali: Your column was the one I looked forward to the most when the magazine arrived. I am so sorry I will truly miss you & Studio A in CK. Barbara in Virginia

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  10. Rhonda Palmer says…
    11/24/2009

    Sad to see it go. Looking forward to the future!

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  11. Paula Mosley says…
    11/24/2009

    Was life-long subscriber to CK until husband was laid off (working now). When throwing away outdated copies, I tore out only Studio A. I have lots of your columns if you are missing any. Coincidentally, at our county library this morning, picked up Dec. CK, flipped to your column only, then came home to find news it was your last. What a coincidence! Always have been a fan of your clean lines and focus on photographs, not embellishments. (Or embellishments actually embellish, not take only.) Best of luck.

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  12. sarbear says…
    11/24/2009

    Ali,everything you do you do exceptionally well. I loved your Studio A column, but I also love your digital kits, your blog, your books etc. I'm so thankful that you are so generous with your creativity, and the endless inspiration you provide. Can't wait to see what you do in the new year!

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  13. lauren says…
    11/24/2009

    while i will miss your column in CK, i'll be just as happy to check in here to see your wonderful creations.
    i hope you'll always continue to create to your heart's content and that you'll always be as inspired as i am when i see what you've come up with next! :)
    *

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  14. Lori says…
    11/24/2009

    Ahhhhh - your article was always my favorite!!! Good luck with what lies ahead. I'd love more online classes as the yesterday and today is super fabulous!! And of course your blog is one of my favorites!

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  15. kim says…
    11/24/2009

    What a shame. In a time that magazines are dropping like flies, CK is making a HUGE mistake. I think many of their subscribers are there because of artist like you. It truly is their loss, because with your talent and following, this only allows you to explore your horizons.
    Good Luck Ali, I can't wait to see what you'll be doing and offering.

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  16. DEANA BOSTON says…
    11/24/2009

    I will miss your inspiring column, but CHANGE is always good! Best wishes on your next endeavor! :-)

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  17. Erica says…
    11/24/2009

    You will be missed. However, I am excited to see what you will create next ;) Good luck!

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  18. Erica Hettwer says…
    11/24/2009

    Looking on the bright side of things...maybe you'll have time to write another book? ;)
    Oh, and...Go Beavs!!!

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  19. Sandi Keene says…
    11/24/2009

    I gotta say... Me Too! I know that sometimes you have to close a door so life can take you someplace more exciting. I can't wait to see where "more exciting" is for you. Now, what to do with this magazine subscription?

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  20. emily pitts says…
    11/24/2009

    thank you ali.

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  21. D says…
    11/24/2009

    In the Netherlands it's not easy to get hold of some good scrapbooking mags. I've learned about your Studio A column through your pdf's on your blog and have printed them all out. You are such an inspiration.
    Because of you my style has changed dramatically.
    I've switched from English to Dutch and started to focus more on the journaling and less on the design alone.
    I've started working on minibooks and have enjoyed my scrapbooking much more than before.
    Thanks and I'm looking forward to the remaining studio A columns on your blog. Awesome!
    Marlies

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  22. emilie says…
    11/24/2009

    how upsetting, you are really the only reason i race to the bookstore to get the magazine... good luck to you on moving on...

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  23. Ulrika says…
    11/24/2009

    Studio A was the reason why I started subscribing to CK and the pages I look at the first, so of course I will really miss it! But I understand that you want to move on, it it always good with new challenges. Good luck with whatever you do!!

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  24. Lisa says…
    11/24/2009

    Wow! I'm so sad!! I have been on the fence about renewing my subscription and since your work was one of the main reasons for getting the magazine in the first place, I guess the decision was made for me. I'm just thankful you are such a fantastic blogger and that we can see your work in this venue instead. I do hope you decide to teach more online classes. I'm taking Y&T and your content and the effort you put forth is AMAZING! I'm very lucky to be your student!!

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  25. Esther says…
    11/24/2009

    I'm looking forward to what you're up to next. But I'll miss the column in CK!!

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