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! Ali, your column was always what I looked forward to the most when I received my CK in the mail (and the reason I attended CKU-Orlando in 2007). I love your work — you always inspire us with your layouts and your words. Thank you so much for helping me become more creative and for teaching us that it is OK and to embrace imperfection along the way... scrapbooking is supposed to be fun, not stressful! I will always follow your creative spirit to see what your next adventure will be! Please keep us "paper crafters" in mind and don't go 100% digital... please! LOL! Good luck! I cannot wait for you to share more of your future plans with us... hugs!
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OH...Studio A was my favorite...I'm so sad :( You will be missed. I probably don't have to get CK anymore without you in it!
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I was just pondering whether to renew my subscription...wow! Happy for you and I'll just get my Ali fix here.
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Ali, your Studio A was why I bought CK magazine! I will miss reading your thoughts and being inspired by your art. May you be blessed in your new ventures. Kim
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ali - i'm so sad.. i always read your blog and like others, your features were the main reason why i subscribed..
however, i'm happy for you.. good luck in your next adventure.. i'm sure you'll be great at whatever you do next.. and i look forward to hearing about it on your blog..
thanks for all the inspiration..
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Your work was what i always looked for first in CK and I was ecstatic when you got your own column. I will miss seeing your stuff in there but am glad you will blogging! You always do awesome things and i wish you the best in your future endeavors whatever they may be!!
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Studio A was one of the things I looked forward to most each month in CK! I appreciate your timeless, classic style of scrapbooking that seems like it won't ever go out of style.
Hope that this step will be a blessing to you and your family and I look forward to being continually inspired through your blog!
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I am sorry to hear this. I will miss your column tremendously. Never quit blogging, pleaasssee. Your's is one of my faves! Good luck with your future plans. Glad your happy!!!
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When one door shuts, another opens, and I hope your time in 'the hallway' isn't too long.
What a gracious farewell Ali. I look forward to more classes and great things for and from you.
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Alli, I also dito all that has been said. Would you ever consider doing your own mazagine? I think there would be plenty of us that would buy it.
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Oh no Ali! Your column is my favorite in CK!!!
I wish you the best of your luck in your future endeavors. And I look forward to being able to pore over the archives:(
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Ali, I wish you only the best and much continued success! I must say I am sad, however. Creative Keepsake is no longer the magazine I loved and so many of the industry leaders are no longer associated with the magazine. I so loved it when Lisa B., Becky, you, Jessica were all on board writing articles. You are talented and classy women.
I am glad to hear you will still blog and I hope to be able to continue learning from you :)
God bless and good fortune....
Catherine
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Nooooooooo! I kept up my CK subscription b/c of Studio A! And I'll bet I'm not the only one. Arrgh. Well, I'm sure there's some positive spin to be put on this but at the moment, I can't think of one.
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Your column will be greatly missed, but I will continue to follow you wherever your creative endeavors lead you. I've learned in my life recently that change IS good!
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I will miss Studio A. Your column kept me renewing my subscription at times when the rest of the magazine didn't interest me much. Good Luck and thank you.
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WOW! What a surprise! I'll miss your column, because it has really helped me to break out of my box. Still, I'm very excited to see what you end up doing next! I know that when I let go of a big responsibility, I feel like I can breathe a little deeper. I hope that you are experiencing the same thing with this big change! Best wishes, Ali!
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Ah....I was just about to throw away my 2007 issues to make room for the next issues until I read your message. I will hold onto the issues...just to keep you near. :] Be well & good luck with your next adventure. Thanks for your wonderful articles.
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You are the reason that I am such a huge fan of Creating Keepsakes. I met you earlier this fall at Nordstroms -- you are an amazing woman! ROCK On! I am sure your next adventure will be great!
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Ali, Best wishes for what ever path you take. I will miss Studio A but I'm glad to still be able to read your stories here! I'm sure you will dazzle us with what ever you decide!
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Thank you for your inspiration.
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