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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Ali I can't wait to see what is next for you! You inspire me!
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I am looking forward to more online learning, would love to attend a webinar or something along that line from you!
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What a total bummer. Honestly, Studio A was the reason I had a subscription. Glad you will continue to be in our lives with the blog and on-line classes. For what it is worth- I feel like I am getting so much out of Yesterday and Today. For all the ideas, content, access to some of your past layouts, and downloads, I would pay double for the next class!!
Best of luck to you Ali. Change is good.
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Hi Ali,
I just have to echo the sentiments of everyone else...yours was the first column I turned to in CK and the only column I borrowed an issue for a second time (from the library) for. But, the magazine seems to be moving in a new direction and I wondered how long you would fit each other.
Anyway, your work is brilliant and I am so enjoying Y&T and the way you are stretching me to create through your course. I look forward to seeing your future path.
Kelly
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Ali, your column was seriously the one that gave me the most practical layouts and designs in order to fit "the story". So sad to see it go from the magazine, but looking forward to seeing what is next for you!
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Congratulations, Ali, on such an amazing run! It's always been my most favorite part of CK : ) Can't wait to see what you do next.
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How exciting and fun!! I love the prospect of new adventures!!:) Les
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Ali,
First, thank you for sharing your talents in Studio A. It has been always been my favorite part of the CK magazine, and I'm sorry to see you leave, but I know that you'll continue to share your talents with your blog, and I hope you will do more online education...I enjoy your tutorials and your whole approach to scrapbooking. Thanks again and have a great holidays!
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I feel like I was blindsided today - your announcement about moving on was the fifth one I received. While I am happy for all of you and completely understand the need for change, I am personally feeling very sad. Your creative energy has been very inspiring to me. Your emphasis on keeping things real a constant reminder of why I scrap. Best wishes to you in all your future endeavors.
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No way! I'm sooooo sad... Really. You have written so many articles about me... I still hope they invite you occasionally for some more inspirations Studio A was giving everyone... Best wishes!!!
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Best of luck in your new path, Ali! I am thankful to still have access to your calm creativity via your blog. Your monthly column will surely be missed, and as many have already opined, you are off to bigger and better things! Congrats to you & happy Thanksgiving!
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awwww, so sad to hear this. but happy for you moving forward into other adventures in your career w/ this hobby! looking forward to seeing what you do next! thanks for all your inspiration!!
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I will definitely miss your column, Ali!!! However, when one door closes, another opens. I can't wait to see what's next! Best of luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
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I always loved your column in CK, Ali. I will be sad to see it go but I admire your work and can't wait to see what's next for you. In the meantime, I will be cherishing my back issues of CK and continuing to be inspired by your words :)
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Wow, I will so miss reading your Studio A. I often flipped right to your pages while walking back from the mailbox with the magazine. I have all of them in a binder and whenever I'm stuck for a layout idea, I just leaf through the pages and get inspired. Looking forward to seeing what is next for you!
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Life is really about change isn't it? Congratulation to the new opportunities that are coming your way. My small vote would be for online classes... yes, yes, yes!! I love your clean, warm, fun design style. I was not born with a creative gene but that doesn't stop me by learning. I would DEFINITELY sign up for an online class. Thank you for everything you share with us. - Cathy F.
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Congratulations and best of luck with your future endeavours. You are a revolutionary in this industry and I will continue to learn from you and be inspired by you wherever and whenever I can.
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You and Becky were my main reasons for subscribing to CK the last 2 yrs. I look forward to the blog continuing and you having more time to work on your own stuff. Good Luck, Ali.
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I am sad & happy. Sad cause I looked forwarded to reading your column month after month. Happy - cause you are not going anywhere!!!
Thanks Ali!!!
No need to subscribe once my runs out. You were the ONLY reason why I grabbed that mag. C'est la vie!
Agnes
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How about a new Scrapmag with Becky! Back to the roots girls!
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