Saying Goodbye To Studio A

I wish I wouldn't be a subscriber until january 2011 ! I don't love this magazine anymore and your column is probably the only I read...
I hope you won't stop scrapbooking, I really really love your work.

I'm going to say something shocking here - don't stop without reading the whole thing! I have been a CK subscriber since the beginning of time (yes, I'm old but that's not the shocking part!) and I have to admit that your column wasn't my favorite. I know - that's terrible!
I can't explain why, except that your style was different than mine. I tend to like cleaner lines like Becky Higgins I guess, and I always thought your pages were more "artsy". Then I found your blog, and became a HUGE fan! I think you are a wonderful writer and so creative. I read your blog every day, and your CK column is now one of my favorites. Or I guess I should say it was now that I learn you are leaving. Without you & Becky I'm very worried about the future of the magazine; seems as though more change may be coming.
I'm happy to hear that you will continue to create and blog. Change can be exciting! You have so many fans, and I'm thrilled to be one of them!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow - the magazine sure is changing! You were a key reason why I was buying CK! While I'm sad to see you leave CK, I'm also excited to see where you'll be headed next on your journey! I'm thrilled that you'll still be blogging...you've got many fans cheering you on, praying for you and your family and who are inspired by your voice. :) Smiles!

Sad to hear that you'll be leaving CK...I just began subscribing because of your column, however, I know you're choosing new creative paths. And on a happier note, I made your recipe for Mac and Cheese last night and it was delicious! My 2 1/2 year old granddaughter had 3 helpings and she's a picky eater!! Thanksgiving blessings to you and your family.

I, too am sadden to see you leave but wish you the best and I will keep up with you here.
I do have to ask- How will CK survive as it keeps losing its stars? Is this a case of jumping from a sinking ship or will the ship sink because its stars out growing them and move out on there own?
I wish you and Becky all the happiness in the world. I do hope CK can pull through, as I do with all the Scrapbook magazines that still exist. I love to curl up in bed and flip through the magazines and jot notes, I don't like taking my Laptop to bed with me and book marking websites as references.

Say it ain't so. I always looked forward to reading your column. Best to you in the future.I hope to see your work still.

Season's change! It takes a wise person to know when to change with them.
Your contributions will be GREATLY missed!
But I know where to find you. (hope that doesn't change)
Blessings.
PS- Happy Thanksgiving!

hi ali. i just started started subscribing to ck a couple of months ago and your studio a was the main reason why. i very much looked forward to receiving it and having a quiet moment when i could read your article. i am glad that i can atleast still read your blog. happy thanksgiving to you and your family.

i will sure miss Studio A but i am glad you will still be around here sharing your work! i will go into serious withdrawal if you ever quit. good luck to ya in your next adventures!
:)
happy thanksgiving!

Oh, my heart just sank! Your column in CK is the first thing I go to, just like everyone else is saying, and it's the only column I read and reread and reread! You are so gifted and so giving and I will miss all that you share in those pages.
Will you be posting pages on your blog or anywhere else??? I hope so and I wish you many blessings in your new adventures!

I'm really bummed that you are leaving. Is it just a coincidence that you, Backy and Lisa are signing off in the same month?

OH, Ali! I will miss your column. I look forward to what you have in store. Take Care and Happy Thanksgiving.

Your column and Becky's sketches were always my favorite. Now, you'll both be gone from CK. Whatever shall we do?
Best wishes to you in your new endeavor.
Kristen in Roseville

Studio A and Becky Higgins' column were the reasons I continued to subscribe to CK. Although the magazine won't be the same, I am very much looking forward to the new things you have in store and will be "moving forward" with you. Thank you for letting us all learn from you and for being a constant inspiration--you are a true artist!!!

Sounds like alot of people will definitely miss your column. I'm one of them. Best wishes with your future endeavors.

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