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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Oh no, it is such a shame that you won't be in CK any more. I have absolutely loved your designs and I always keep them close at hand for inspiration. You are hands down my favourite designer and I have picked up so many tips from your unique and often stunning work. Thank you for being such a star, and please keep sharing your inspirational layouts with us.
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So sad to read this. Your column was honestly the first thing I turned to in my subscriber's copy of CK. I hope you find happiness in new ventures.
Thanks.
Anne
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I have to admit. . .I feel upset that I won't see your column in the magazine. It was always the one sure-fire, go-to section that I looked forward to. Your style is so unique. What a loss for them (& me).
I know that you'll probably look back at this moment and realize that it was for the best. . .the new improved you will be where you should be in your life, at that given moment. New doors will open (bigger and better)and your gift will be shared with others in a whole new light.
:)
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Congratulations on moving forward, but please know, Studio A will be very much missed in CK. Your section was the best part of CK.
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Thanks for all the inspiration!
Good luck!
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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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