Saying Goodbye To Studio A

Wow - I immediately flipped to Studio A once I had the magazine in my hands. I will miss it for sure! Glad your still blogging and inspiring so many.

Ali- you will be GREATLY missed! I'm sure I speak for many people in that not only are you a great designer but watching your son grow and the birth of your baby girl has become a staple in CK!! Please keep us readers up to date with you and your family through your blog! Best wishes to you!! -Nikki

Ali,
I started scrapbooking in 2004 in order to work on my little boy's baby book...I floundered around quite a bit as nothing I saw in magazines looked like it fit my vision of the book (my gifts are many, but somewhat lacking in the "vision" department...). Then when I saw your article in CKs Top 10 (2005, I think?), I said to myself, "Yes! Finally, someone wants to put more than one photo on the page! Someone wants to write a little bit, too! And, I can definitely groove with these designs."
Thanks for influencing how I approach this craft and "envisioning" a bit for me, too.
I'll miss that gem of a column.

Honestly, with both you and Jessica leaving, my favorite parts of the magazine are gone. Don't see a reason to keep looking at it. I love Yesterday & Today class. I'll look forward to more of that. Thanks for all your inspiration!

Well, this is a big bummer, I must say. I have enjoyed your column every issue. It was always a treat to come to your column as I flipped through the issues. I love your style and your passion for telling stories with words and photos, while keeping the focus on the *words and stories* (and not all the stuff that can come with them!). I am so glad your blog will continue and that we will still have an opportunity to see your work and share your life with you in some way.
So glad you have shared your talents with us all these years! Looking forward to seeing what's to come!
(What will we do without you, Becky Higgins and Simple Scrapbooks' Cathy Zielske??? Three of my favorite scrappers. I miss you all already...but still love your blogs!)

i am like everyone else and subscribed to CK because of you, i hope they are able to make it without you!!! so thankful that you will still have your blog, it's the first place i go everyday, you inspire us all so much Ali - thank you!!!!!

Not sure where my post went, so if a comment from me shows up twice on your end, my apologies! My original comment seems to have disappeared!
Anyway, so, so sad to see you go. I have loved your columns in CK and have looked forward to reading them with each issue. It was one of my favorite parts of the magazine. Thank you for showing that layouts focused on just words and photos can be not only beautiful but inspiring and meaningful, too. I have found tons of inspiration in your columns. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
I hope that whatever adventure you find yourself embarking upon next is one that keeps your heart happy and your creative desires fulfilled. Best of luck to you!
(By the way, what will we do without you, Becky Higgins and Simple's Cathy Zielske? Three of my favorite scrappers! So glad you all have blogs we can continue to follow and share somehow in your creative projects.)
Take care!

So sad!! I'm glad it was a mutual decision, but what a poor decision on the magazine's part!! Studio A was BY FAR the best part of the magazine each month.
Looking forward to seeing all you do in the future!!
Katie

Thank you for giving us Studio A, I looked forward to each issue that I knew was filled with great things. I had let my subscription go last year, but I did look through them at the store so I could see your article and Becky's sketches.
Thank you for continuing to inspire us here that you, without fail always give and share. Wishing you the best as you move forward.

Studio A is the first article I turn to when my issue arrives...Frankly it is why I get the magazine...I LOVE your work and will be incredibly sad to not find you in the pages of CK...Best of luck to you on where your future takes you!

Oh No!!! Say it isn't so.... I am going to miss your CK articles-- they are always my "go to" and favorites in the magazine-- tremendously. I wonder what lies ahead for you. Excited to see what will be on the horizon!!
I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors...

Ali, I am so sorry that your layouts will not be in printed format every month but I hope your next phase brings you much success. I thought I would let you know that you have been a real inspiration to me. I have to say that I really hated scrapbooking at one stage because it seemed to be about lots of 'stuff' on a page. I then stumbled on your column and it really 'spoke' to me. Your style and simple elegance helped me rediscover scrapbooking and actually make peace with the art...Thank you!

Thank You Ali.

Oh Ali.....your part of CK was the ONLY reason I subscribed. I understand about moving forward, though. I am SO happy to hear that you will continue blogging. Your blog is a DAILY inspiration to me. Thank you :)

I'm very sad to hear you will no longer be in Creating Keepsakes - you were my favourite part! Good luck with all your future ventures and I'll keep reading your blog in the meantime!!

Ali,
It is sad to learn that will no longer have your column Studio A in the magazine, fortunately we are lucky enough to be able to follow you here and continue to be inspired by your endless talent.
The ONLY reason why I purchased CK magazine was your column and I am very honest when I say this.
I am excited for your future and for what you will be contributing to our creativity around the world.
My best wishes and gratitude for all that you have tought me over the years.
Yanah

oh no....Ali, I wish you the greatest luck in all your future endeavours.....your column was definately the main reason for my subscription to CK in the past. I am grateful that I have a binder of all the past (or most of them) Studio A columns. I am sure that there will be alot of people who will miss your column. Please continue to keep in touch with all of us through your blogging....you have been a huge inspiration to me. Thank for all of your creative contributions. Good Luck....and may many new doors open to you.
Dena

Well there's not much reason now for me to renew my subscription! I can't wait to see what else you will do in the future!

Studio A was always the first article I turned to every month. You always had something in it that inspired me. Looking forward to seeing what's next in your creative journey!

Ali,
As with any endings, I am sad to see your Column come to an end but I am extremely excited at the possibility of you offering online courses.
Good luck,
Michelle

Hi Ali,
I just got the November? issue in Australia and I was looking at the cover thinking that is such a great layout! Simple, colourful, telling the essesnce of the photo, and look they have used Ali Edward's writing! Then I went to find out who the designer was and of course it was you! I love your work. I hope you enjoy your new directions, and selfishly I hope that it gives you opportunity to continue sharing with me/us! Good luck.
Judith

Wow! Looking forward to seeing what you do next, glad I can save $24 a year. Hoping you find a nice balance with family and future opportunities!

Ali,
Thank you so much for all the inspiration you've shared over the years through Studio A. For so long now it has been my favourite, go to first, section in CK magazine and I will miss it.
Thank goodness we still have your wonderful blog!
I look forward to continuing to share your creative journey.
Much love and gratitude.
Wendy

Aah, change. I'm glad you'll still be with us via blogging and other projects. Wishing you the best with the transition!

Hi Ali, That makes me so sad, Studio A was my favorite part of the magazine. But I will still follow your Blog everyday. Hope that you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving.