Gooooooooooooooood Monday, Everyone!
Let’s face it. Life can be hard. We’re always looking for ways to simplify, streamline and shortcut our tasks, processes and even hobbies. In fact, it seems that we long for an “easy button” in many aspects of our lives.
“Easy” is such a popular concept that it has frequently been reflected in our life soundtracks. Remember Linda Ronstadt’s claim, “It’s So Easy to fall in love”? Lionel Richie informed us that he was “Easy like Sunday morning.” Coldplay insisted that they were “so Easy to Please,” and Frank Sinatra encouraged us to “take it Nice and Easy.”
We know that you’re busy, so easy’s the name of the game when it comes to your scrapbooking, too. You want quick, fast, no-sweat designs and tips. Brand-spankin’ new from Creating Keepsakes, here’s the very idea book you have been looking for!

You absolutely MUST get your hand on this special issue. It has so much of what you love: double-page spreads, step-by-step instructions, and tons of tips for quick and beautiful pages using the supplies you have. Check out these terrific layouts taken from the pages of Easier-than-Ever 2:

"My Hunny" by Leah LaMontagne

"Play Doh & Toothpick Math" by Cindy Tobey

"Free Falling" by Lisa Dorsey
Now that we’ve whetted your appetite, check out even more in our sneak peek. Ready to get your hands on your own copy? We’ve even got an extra incentive for you–head to our online store and use this coupon code: QEYB-5778-ULYB–before May 31, and receive 15% off your purchase of this special issue!
For your Weekly Warm-Up, take inspiration from one of the layouts above or in the sneak peek . Scraplift a technique, design, concept, etc. Be sure to upload your creations to our online gallery! And don’t forget to drop us a line for our CK and Me challenge. Send us a link to your page and describe how you drew inspiration from one of the layouts from Easier Than Ever 2 to letters@creatingkeepsakes.com. Put “CK & Me” in the subject line. You just may see your “CK & Me” story right here on our blog!
Cheers!
Beth Opel
Senior Writer, Creating Keepsakes



Are all the layouts in the “clean lined?” Im not sure i would get anything out of this magazine because thats not my style
Hey Kimmie! Thanks for your comment. And you’ll be happy to know that the issue actually represents a wide variety of styles, so there’s something for everyone! Even the layouts that aren’t your style will have lots of time-saving techniques. Check it out–I think you’ll be glad you did.
ty for your response….i will definetly be checking it out!
This looks like a good issue. Thanks for the peek
Glad you guys came out with another special issue! … can’t wait to see it at my local crafty stores