Thursday, December 27, 2012

Peace and Quiet...

Hi Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Now that the holiday is over...
we are enjoying some 
peace and quiet
in our little home.

Our daughter...and her 2 cats...
are spending some time with us.
Her Chief and Lincoln are having much
more fun with our Tober and Ace
this time around....
after the hissing match
at Thanksgiving.
Tober, our 17 year old deaf cat...
who is pretty feeble with arthritis...
is being much more hospitable.

My daughter and I have been having fun crafting.
She is into cutting letters from the pages of books...
forming phrases, and framing the phrases.

I've working on some gifts for friends...
I purchased some cute hot cocoa tins
from the Mary Engelbreit web sight and 
have been embellishing the tins.  
I emptied the cocoa mix into cute cellophane bags
and then filled the tins with sand.
Then, I added a snowman topper to the top of each tin.
I hope the friends who receive these treasures will love them.

I also completed a project I was looking forward to.
I had these darling Mary Engelbreit figures from way back.
They were made by Enesco back in 1998.  
Since I have been into making Shadow Boxes lately...
I decided to put these little figures into a Shadow Box. 
All of the background paper is
Mary Engelbreit Christmas cards! 
I think it turned out super cute...and now all the little figures
are all together in one place...not to get lost.

I'm off to write thank you notes 
to all of my little preschool darlings.

I hope you are all enjoying these quiet days
after the Christmas rush!

XO, Lucy

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

Hi Friends!

I hope you are all having FUN...
getting ready for Christmas!

I LOVE to transform our little home
into a wonderland for Christmas!

Here are some photos for you to enjoy!
Maybe you will feel inspired!

I have one whole room FULL of...
Mary Engelbreit treasures!
I LOVE ME's work...
especially at Christmas!

Someone shared a nasty virus with me!
So while others are out shopping...
and enjoying holiday outings...
I am home...
drinking hot tea...
and a little medicinal warm mulled wine.  ;)

One of my little preschool friends
gave me a box of
Trader Joe's Cocoa Truffles!
That is one treat that is still tasting good...
even with this nasty virus!

My shopping and gift making
is not complete...
but...
there is always tomorrow!

My wish for you all is to enjoy
a safe Christmas season...
full of LOVE and holiday cheer!
May all of your wishes come true!

XO, Lucy

Monday, December 17, 2012

Merry Christmas 2012!!!


Hi Friends!


My little online Christmas shop...
"Lucy's Thimbleart, Etc.***Christmas Shop" 
http://lucythimbleartetcchristmas.blogspot.com
is now closed for
the Christmas season.
It will reopen
December 1, 2013.

In THIS little blog...
I will occasionally list items for sale...
Seasonal Thimbleart
Winter Treasures
Valentine Treasures
Spring Treasures
Bracelets
Etc.

I can always be contacted for custom orders...
personalized
  or commemorative 
Thimbleart
Etc. 
All items are hand made by me...Lucy!
I began designing and crafting my 
Thimbleart in 1991!   
Is that FUN or what!

Email me at 
Thimbleart@aol.com
if you would like to make a purchase.

Please "like" me on Facebook...
Lucy Tracy Thimbleart, Etc

Thanks again for stopping by!

XO, Lucy

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Only a Few Days Left...

Hi Friends!


My little online Christmas shop...
"Lucy's Thimbleart, Etc.***Christmas Shop" 
http://lucythimbleartetcchristmas.blogspot.com
will remain OPEN until
December 17th!

In THIS little blog...
I will occasionally list items for sale...
Seasonal Thimbleart
Winter Treasures
Valentine Treasures
Spring Treasures
Bracelets
Etc.

I can always be contacted for custom orders...
personalized
  or commemorative 
Thimbleart
Etc. 

All items are hand made by me...Lucy!
I began designing and crafting my 
Thimbleart in 1991!   
Is that FUN or what!

Please remember my treasures...
if you need a little hostess gift
or a little holiday treasure 
as a gift for a friend.

Email me at 
Thimbleart@aol.com
if you would like to make a purchase.

Please "like" me on Facebook...
Lucy Tracy Thimbleart, Etc

Thanks again for stopping by!

XO, Lucy

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Lucy's Thimbleart, Etc...Christmas Sale is OPEN!

Hi Friends!!!

You are invited to"shop 'til you drop"
at "Lucy's Thimbleart, Etc. Christmas"

http://lucythimbleartetcchristmas.blogspot.com

My shop will remain OPEN until...
December 17!

Please email me at
Thimbleart@aol.com
to make a purchase or
for more information!

Happy Shopping!

XO, Lucy

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Tomorrow is the Big Day!!

Hi friends!

Tomorrow is my Pre-Online 
Holiday Treasures Sale!!

WHERE...My Home!
Those of you who know me...
and know my work...
know where I live!

WHEN...1PM - 6PM!

My fellow artist friend, Karen Rivas,
will also be selling her treasures!



My online Holiday Treasure sale starts...
SATURDAY!

I will post the link to that blog here...
on Saturday morning.

I hope you find a treasure to purchase...

or...

at least feel inspired!


Oh...and please like me on Facebook!  
:)

Lucy Tracy Thimbleart, Etc.


XO, Lucy


Sunday, November 25, 2012

It's Coming....

My Online  Holiday Treasures Sale Starts this Saturday!!!
I'll post the link to the blog here on Saturday morning!

But First...

I am hosting a Pre Online Holiday Treasures Sale
at my home!

When...Friday, November 30...1PM-6PM
Where...503 Briarhill Road, Glenview, Il.

Joining me in the Pre Online Holiday Treasure Sale is
Karen Rivas!
You will LOVE Karen's work!

So, tell your friends and join us!!

XO, Lucy

Sunday, November 18, 2012

WHAT?!?!?

So my dear, sweet husband 
reminded me that 
we still have the Halloween witches
 on our mantel.
WHAT?!?!?

Of course we do!
He's just thrown off
because Thanksgiving 
is SOOO early this year.

My goal is to put the witches away
by Thanksgiving.

There you go!  ;)

I'm a busy girl!
Teaching preschool...LOVE
Dreaming of treasures to create...LOVE
And 
Painting...LOVE!!!

My Holiday Treasures Sale begins on 
December 1!
Check back here on December 1
and I will give you the link
to the Holiday Treasures Sale blog!

XO, Lucy

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

It's Beginning...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Not our decorations!

We're in Turkey mode around here!

I'm talking about preparations for my...

Holiday Treasures Sale!

Opening on December 1!

All that GLITTER!

All that RED paint! 

All that GREEN paint!

With some vintage colors thrown in!


XO, Lucy

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Getting Started...

Hi Friends...

I just finished some Fall Angel Thimbleart!
There are only 4 sweet angels!
They would make a perfect...
teeny tiny...
hostess gift...
for the family member...
making Thanksgiving dinner.

If you would like to purchase one
of the four Fall Angel Thimbleart available...
Please email me at...
Thimbleart@aol.com 

Each Fall Thimbleart Angel is $6.
Shipping additional. 


I plan to open my 
Holiday Treasures Boutique
 on
December 1st!

http://lucysholidaytreasures.blogspot.com

For the time being...

enjoy looking at some of my
Fall treasures!

Like me on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/LucyThimbleartEtc

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Hi Friends!

I have decided...

The only bad thing about having 
sooooo many Halloween treasures...
is packing it all away!!

Yikes!

Teach...Paint...Teach...Paint!

Busy...busy...busy!

I plan to open my 
Holiday Treasures Boutique
 on
December 1st!

http://lucysholidaytreasures.blogspot.com

For the time being...
enjoy looking at some of my
Fall treasures!

Like me on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/LucyThimbleartEtc

XO, Lucy


Friday, October 26, 2012

A FUN afternoon...

Hi Friends!

My friend, Carol, came over to craft today!
Carol and I are both preschool teachers
who enjoy dabbling in crafts! 
Together we traveled to...
the Mary Engelbreit Home Companion Workshop
in June of 2012.  
What a FUN trip we had!

Today we made Pumpkin Houses...of sorts!  
Out came the paints, brushes, glue guns, and stuff!
Let's not forget the chocolate covered almonds... ;)

We started with fake pumpkins.
Carol was originally going to use a fresh pumpkin...
somehow we ended up using fake pumpkins.
I think that we decided that after all that work...
we didn't want the squirrels around here
feasting on our creations.

After almost 6 hours of pure delight...
Carol left with an almost complete pumpkin house.  
I was able to complete mine after Carol left...
while my visiting daughter and made her
 "Binder of Women" Halloween costume.
Yes, the apple does not fall far from the tree...
my daughter likes to dabble in crafting also!  :)

My Halloween BOOtique is open until Halloween...
please take a peek...if you dare!

http://lucysbootique.blogspot.com
XO, Lucy


Saturday, October 13, 2012

Lucy's BOOtique is OPEN!

Hi Friends!

If you like Halloween treasures...
Head on over to my little BOOtique!
It's OPEN until the end of October!

http://lucysbootique.blogspot.com

XO, Lucy

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Peek...A...BOOtique!!

Hi Friends...

Due to a lack of interest in my Halloween Shadow Box Workshop...
I am canceling the workshop...Boo Hoo. 

 I have decided to focus my efforts
 on creating Halloween Treasures for my BOOtique!  
I have soo many BOOtiful ideas floating around in my head!
I just wish there were more hours in the day
to create!

My BOOtique is still a go...
The BOOtique officially opens on...
Saturday, October 13th.
http://lucysbootique.blogspot.com

That said, I know I will be continuing to create
after October 13!
...SO...
New BOOtique items will continue to be added
every few days! 
You might want to check back often
to see what is for sale.

I LOVE this time of year in Chicago!
The changing leaves are stunning!

XO and BOO to you!
Lucy

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Halloween Workshop Plans!!



Hi Friends!
Happy Saturday!

I've been spending the day happily...
Painting...Painting...Painting!
Painting little treasures for 
Halloween Shadow Boxes!


It's time to sign up for my
Halloween Shadow Box Workshop!   


WHO?
Women who LOVE to create!
Sorry...no children please.
WHAT?
Pre-choose your Shadow Box type...
I have two types of Shadow Boxes to choose from...
One Shadow Box per Registered Attendee.
Both are Jim Holtz  "Configurations" Boxes.
Shadow Box #1...
5.75"x10.75"...2" deep...9 Compartments
Shadow Box #1 has a Plexiglas cover. 
Shadow Box #2...
11.50"x16"...3/4" deep...21 Compartments

Lucy's Sample Box...
My Halloween Shadow Box was made with
Shadow Box #2
WHEN?
Saturday, October 20, 2012
TIME?
All day...9:00-4:00
Lunch Break...12:00ish
WHERE?
In my craft room!
I'll be helping with ideas and crafting!
Glenview, Illinois
Details given after you Register.
MATERIALS?
I have tons of stuff...to share!
Paint, Glitter, Ribbon, Beads,
Charms, Scrapbook Paper and Trim,
Teeny Tiny Treasures, etc!
Hot Glue
Cricut Machine
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVIDE?
Scrapbook Adhesive...double sided
Tacky Glue
Scissors
Tiny Treasures of your own...
I am happy to pre-paint your Shadow Box.
They do not have to be painted...
but it is a fun look!
REGISTRATION?
The cost for the day is $40
Maximum workshop size is 6 adults.
Registration Deadline is October 13, 2012 
Email me at Thimbleart@aol.com to reserve your spot!
Please specify which Shadow Box you prefer.
Please let me know your colors.
Email Lucy at Thimbleart@aol.com 
to reserve your spot today!  

Lucy's BOOtique...

My online BOOtique is opening soon...
Paint...Paint...Paint!
Opening October 13...
http://lucysbootique.blogspot.com
XO, Lucy

Saturday, September 22, 2012

HALLOWEEN...At My House!!

Home Visits Complete...CHECK!

Successful Start to the New School Year...CHECK!

Time to get our HALLOWEEN Treasures out...CHECK!!

I LOVE our HALLOWEEN treasures! 

Yesterday...I transformed our bedroom mantel...
from pristine white...
to SPOOKY!
All it took was the addition of torn spooky fabric!
Then...my favorite part...I added the witches!
HE! HE! HE!

In the next few weeks...
When I'm not busy with school work... ;)
I'll be painting and crafting!
Painting and crafting WHAT...you may ask?

Halloween Treasures to sell on my online BOOtique
AND
Halloween Treasures for my Halloween Shadow Box Workshop!


Lucy's HALLOWEEN BOOtique Opens...
Saturday, October 13...BOO!
Online!  
http://lucysbootique.blogspot.com

AND...

Lucy's Halloween Shadow Box Workshop....
Saturday, October 20
In my craft room!
9:00 - 4:00
$40 Registration fee
Just bring scissors, craft adhesive and Tacky Glue!
I supply the Shadow Boxes and Trinkets.
You may want to add trinkets of your own.
Registration Deadline is October 13...BOO!
Workshop limited to 6 guests.

Please email me at Thimbleart@aol.com with any questions!







Monday, August 20, 2012

Shadow Box Workshop...Was That FUN or What?!?!?

Hi Friends...

Saturday was a teeny, tiny day!
Teeny, tiny treasures in my first Shadowbox Workshop! 
Teeny, tiny attendance...four of us...BUT...that was perfect!  
I was able to help the ladies where they wanted help...
and paint teeny, tiny treasures when requested.  

Coleen made a Shadowbox to go in her fabulous, new basement family room.
Coleen included photos of her three delightful boys!
She also included dice that once belonged to her Grandfather.
Coleen hasn't finished her Shadowbox but that it ok!
She's allowing herself more time to make the perfect additions.

Carol is a teeny, tiny, HUGE Mary Engelbreit fan!
Carol's Shadowbox followed an ME theme...
and included items special to her...
buttons... and thoughts of her wedding date.

Nancy made a Shadowbox for her Michigan cottage.
Nancy included items celebrating...
the 4th of July...fishing...beach time...relaxing...
and her love of all things Mary Engelbreit...etc.
Nancy even made a special spot for the Thimbleart  
I made for guests at the June 2012 MEHC Workshop.
Nancy's family has a Pirate party at their cottage every year
and Nancy represented that event in one little box.

The day was a BLAST!  
I am definitely going to host more workshops!
Creative women are so FUN!!!
I will be keeping attendance at no more than 5 guests.

I think my next workshop will be
Halloween ShadowBoxes and Halloween Treat Boxes!
I'm thinking of October 20...9:00-4:00.
Wouldn't photos of your little ones in Halloween costumes...
even if your little ones are grown up...
be BOOtiful in a Halloween Shadow box!?

My preschool class lists arrived yesterday!
I'll be taking some time to get ready for school!

XO, Lucy





Monday, August 6, 2012


Hi Friends,

My Shadow Box Workshop is TOMORROW...
Saturday, August 18!
I have room for one or two more guests...
Email me ASAP...before 9 AM tomorrow...
if you would like to join us!
Details below...

I finished another FUN Shadow Box!  
This one has a Halloween theme.
Enjoy the photos!

My Shadow Box Workshop is scheduled for...
Saturday, August 18!

There are a few spaces left...so...
think about giving your children  
quality time with Daddy before school starts...
and come to my craft room and play! 
Those of you who know me
know I LOVE to craft!
I have an excess of craft materials
and it's time to share!
What better way than to host a workshop!
WHO?
Women who LOVE to create!
Sorry...no children please.
WHAT?
We will be making SHADOW BOXES!
Your choice...your theme!
Ideas...Seasons, Holidays, Hobbies, Collections,
New Baby, Vacations, Family Events.
You name it...the ideas are limitless!
I have two types of Shadow Boxes to choose from...
One Shadow Box per Registered Attendee.
Both are Jim Holtz  "Configurations" Boxes.
Shadow Box #1...
5.75"x10.75"...2" deep...9 Compartments
Shadow Box #1 has a Plexiglas cover. 
Shadow Box #2...
11.50"x16"...3/4" deep...21 Compartments
WHEN?
Saturday, August 18, 2012
TIME?
All day...9:00-5:00
Lunch Break...12:30ish
WHERE?
In my craft room!
I'll be helping with ideas and crafting!
Glenview, Illinois
Details given after you Register.
MATERIALS?
I have tons of stuff...
Paint, Glitter, Ribbon, Beads,
Charms, Scrapbook Paper and Trim,
Teeny Tiny Treasures, etc!
Hot Glue
Cricut Machine
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVIDE?
Scrapbook Adhesive...double sided...on SALE at Michaels this week!
Tacky Glue
Scissors
Tiny Treasures of your own...
based on the theme you choose.
I am happy to pre-paint your Shadow Box.
They do not have to be painted...
but it is a fun look!
REGISTRATION?
The cost for the day is $40
Maximum workshop size is 12 adults. 
Email me at Thimbleart@aol.com to reserve your spot!
Please specify which Shadow Box you prefer.
Please let me know your theme and colors.
Interested in a Custom Shadow Box...
complete and ready to display...
created by me?
I am accepting a limited number of orders 
for Custom Shadow Boxes...$50 each.
Email Lucy at Thimbleart@aol.com 
to reserve your spot today!  
XO, Lucy

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Lucy's Shadow Box Workshop!!!!!!!

I had so much fun crafting 
at the Mary Engelbreit Workshop 
the past two Summers 
that I decided to host my own WORKSHOP! 
Those of you who know me
know I LOVE to craft!
I have an excess of craft materials
and it's time to share!
What better way than to host a workshop!
WHO?
Women who LOVE to create!
Sorry...no children please.
WHAT?
We will be making SHADOW BOXES!
Your choice...your theme!
Ideas...Seasons, Holidays, Hobbies, Collections,
New Baby, Vacations, Family Events.
You name it...the ideas are limitless!
I have two types of Shadow Boxes to choose from...
One Shadow Box per Registered Attendee.
Both are Jim Holtz  "Configurations" Boxes.
Shadow Box #1...
5.75"x10.75"...2" deep...9 Compartments
Shadow Box #1 has a Plexiglas cover. 
Shadow Box #2...
11.50"x16"...3/4" deep...21 Compartments
WHEN?
Saturday, August 18, 2012
TIME?
All day...9:00-5:00
Lunch Break...12:30ish
WHERE?
In my craft room!
I'll be helping with ideas and crafting!
Glenview, Illinois
Details given after you Register.
MATERIALS?
I have tons of stuff...
Paint, Glitter, Ribbon, Beads,
Charms, Scrapbook Paper and Trim,
Teeny Tiny Treasures, etc!
Hot Glue
Cricut Machine
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROVIDE?
Scrapbook Adhesive...double sided
Tacky Glue
Scissors
Tiny Treasures of your own...
based on the theme you choose.
I am happy to pre-paint your Shadow Box.
They do not have to be painted...
but it is a fun look!
REGISTRATION?
The cost for the day is $40
Maximum workshop size is 12 adults.
Registration Deadline is August 15, 2012 
Email me at Thimbleart@aol.com to reserve your spot!
Please specify which Shadow Box you prefer.
Please let me know your theme and colors.
Interested in a Custom Shadow Box...
complete and ready to display...
created by me?
I am accepting a limited number of orders 
for Custom Shadow Boxes...$50 each.
Email Lucy at Thimbleart@aol.com 
to reserve your spot today!  
XO, Lucy