Cool.
Tags:Here's a little sneak peek at my March 2006 Studio A column in Creating Keepsakes - this month it is all about my Scrapbook On The Road concept. And one of the coolest things: my Mom did a Scrapbook On The Road on their hunting trip last fall that became an online extension of the article! You can see her Scrapbook On The Roadhere. Seriously so cool. Go Mom.
The Scrapbook On The Road featured is from my trip to the Netherlands last fall. I am heading that way again on the 19th - totally looking forward to another adventure. Planning to keep another little book - it is cool becuase so much of it is journaling impressions, keeping track of the cool little things that happen along the way, and then I add in my photos when I get home. I think this time I will keep some pages blank (mixing them in from the beginning) so that when I add in my photos they are intermixed with the journaling and the ephemera - rather than all at the end like I did with the first Scrapbook On The Road.
So excited to be heading over to Europe again. Teaching a bunch of classes at Pien's, hanging out with Regina (the totally cool store owner), Nita, Florence, and so many other people that I connected with on my last trip. I am also bringing over a new project for the classes that I am really excited about - can you believe it includes embossing? And cool stamps from Hero Arts, pattern papers from lots of my favorite companies, and tags, and ribbon and lots of other yummy stuff.
I love mini-books. I am all over them these days.
Today I am working on some of my CK projects. Doing some handwriting for my next book (coming out in the summer: A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper). Working on my column for June. Finishing up packing for the classes this weekend in Virgina. Working on another special project.
And I am going to take some photos of Chris today - photos that he can use on his political pieces. We have never really done a little shoot like this together - looking forward to it. Love him.
Back to work!

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This book looks really cool. Congrats on the embossing!!! It's all downhill from there. ;)
Have fun in the Netherlands!!!
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Count me in as a Studio A fan. Love getting a little Ali every month. So excited as well for the new book. I refer to the first one as my scrapping bible. Hope you have fun on your trip - I sure wish I could go to Europe! :)
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I hope I get the March issue before I leave for Italy on the 20th. I'll have to get a book ready to take with me! I'll think of you...we'll at least be on the same continent! Have a great trip!
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Tell your mom that her album rocks!!!!
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See you at Pien's friday the 24th!
Looking forward to meet you and attend your workshop.
I saw the list of things to bring and i'm very excited.
Hope you have a good journey!
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your mom rocks. i looked at the link and i love her writing that goes along with the album. and i'm so excited you have another book coming out. i adore the first one. whenever i pull it out i spend about an hour just looking and trying to store all the great ideas in my head!
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Looks awesome! cant' wait to see my magazine. And congrats to your mom. Go Patti Go!! :)
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Your mom's book is terrific!! Didn't that just tickle you when she did that?
Can't wait to see your new book too Ali.
kip
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Oh I see your mum has stepped into the SB vortex; start with a bag and end with a box. I love her!! I also love the idea of a scrapbook in my purse. Gotta stalk the post box for my next issue of CK.
E
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Hi Ali:
It's Kelly. I met you at CKU A Stamford. Not sure if you remember me. I met you at the reservation desk... I worked on Political campaigns etc.
I'm extending an offer. If you ever need help with messaging or campaign "stuff", I'm happy to help. I have quite a bit of experience as it used to be my full time profession.
Kelly
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A new book? How awesome is that! Can't wait! Congratulations on everything you have going on. Hope I didn't freak you out by just coming up to you at CHA and handing you product! I admit, I am kind of a geek. And I thought you would enjoy the "A". :)
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i am beyond excited for your new book!
and please, keep your Studio A column coming!!
you are a ball of inspiration and i appreciate it very much!!
enjoy! enjoy!
~lauren
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:)
Can't wait for the book.
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How fun it is to read all the kind comments on Ali's Blog. Thank you. Ali has always been an inspiration to me even when she was a little girl. The Scrapbook on the Road was a totally great project and I look forward to finishing it. Thanks to you Ali for all your creative ideas, thoughts about life and the hard work you do to inspire all of us!
Love, Mom
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wayyy cool book of memories pati!!!
ali, studio a rocks!
and can't wait to see the new book!
glenni
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So HAPPY to see another book will be coming from you! Love, love Designer's Eye. Can't wait. Also, enjoy reading Studio A! Great stuff!
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Seems FANTASTIC to me to have a mom with the same hobby! I can't wait to see my mother scrapbooking... Count your blessings!
Last month i copied the album you taught us in Doorn. Just finished the 4th (all gifts). My mother loved the one she got!!
I almost cancelled my skiing-trip to Austria because of you visiting Pien's ;) Don't forget your skates... maybe there's a possibility for some ice-skating on the Dutch canals. Windmills as a backgroud to make that Dutch picture complete :)
Have fun and a save journey!
Look forward to your new book (know the other one almost by heart...)
groetjes van monique
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awwwww how sweet is your MOM!!!
I cant wait for the new book A, the first one is still one of my all time favourites.
Sounds like you are busy but in such a cool way!
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Am soooooo excited that you are doing another book - and about patterned paper. Always struggle with how to use it in different ways - will definitely be buying this book
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I picked up that issue of CK over the weekend! Was very excited to finally see your scrapbook on the road, i know you hinted about it! It's just awesome, and I want to take a trip just to try it out!! LOL!! So awesome that you get to go there again!
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