big reveal!

Check out this month's reveal for the april monthly kit... look at the size of my baby bump!!!!!!

If you are interested in subscribing to our monthly kits email info@cleocrafts.co.uk

Giants causeway

Diane and Nicole on the Giants Causeway.... in the WIND

Carrick a rede rope bridge

The brave Kate, crossing Carrick-a-rede rope bridge..... only six of us made it :D

The motley crew

Here are all our lovely retreat attendees!!! in no particular order: Andrea, Alison, Karen, Selena, Maria, Julie Anne, Joanne, Hazel, Janice (our MUM!), me, Tara, Lorraine, Bridget, Yolanda, Florence, Kate, Sarah (our Design team mate!), Denise and last but not certainly least, DIane and Nicole!

Alisons stamp class

Alison, our lovely Ballyclare scrapping expert, held a stamping class for us on the Saturday morning of our retreat - I am hoping to have time to create her masterpiece myself at our next crop.....

Getting ready for retreat

I have been making my badge for our retreat this weekend and my three year old DD decided she wanted in on the action... so here's hers! The only bit I did was the stamping and the brad!

sneaky number three

it seems that people need a wee bit more of a clue as to the papers!

ooh! another little sneaky for you folks! any guesses as to paper line?

Loving Lionel !!!!!!

The Cleo Crafts family went to see Lionel Richie last night ... it was such a fabby concert! We really, really love Lionel!

Time for some April Sneakies!

It's that time of the month again!!!!!!!!

Here is a little sneakie at our April Monthly Kit ... the owl is especially for all the owl fanatics going on our first ever Cleo Crafts Retreat at the end of this month!

Scrapping mystery novels......

Well I just came across this today - has anyone read it?

Paper, Scissors, Death by Joanna Campbell Slan


Here's the review from amazon.com:


Every scrapbook tells a story. Memories of friends, family . . .and murder?

Mousy housewife Kiki Lowenstein has two great loves: scrapbooking and her young daughter, Anya. But her happy family album is ruined when her husband, George, is found naked and dead in a hotel room. As Kiki tracks down George's murderer, she discovers his sordid secret life.

Cruel taunts by George's former flame compel Kiki to spout an unwise threat. When the woman is murdered, Kiki's scissor-sharp words make her the prime suspect. She could be creating scrapbook keepsakes for the rest of her life-behind bars. Supported by her loyal friends, along with a little help (and a lot of stomach flutters) from the dashing Detective Detweiler, can Kiki cut the true killer out of the picture and design a new life for herself and Anya?

Includes expert scrapbooking tips and techniques, and a coupon for free Snapfish photos!

Winner of our blog challenge.....

is this fab layout from Tracee....

"Used: Bazzil cardstock, pp from 3bugs in a rug Blossom range, Fancy pants chipboard, KI memories lace cardstock ribbons and gems from my stash" -


we just loved your entry!

I will be in touch shortly to organise your prize - well done!

Easter Mini Book project

Our lovely friend MAndi has created a cute little easter mini book using our pastel goody bag - you can see the full project on her blog but here are a few shots..... if you buy the goody bag, put a comment in the checkout to request the instructions!