I am back and now a Mother Inlaw!

In 1991 I gave birth to a large healthy beautiful baby boy.  From that moment my life was changed... there is nothing like the bond between a mother and son.  The time I spent with my son as he grew up was an amazing adventure; he was my sports star, my artist, and my friend. 

Two weekends ago my son married his sweetheart and again my life has changed.  Now I am not only the proud mother of a wonderful son but also a wonderful daughter.  Change is bittersweet, it is hard to see your children grow up and become independent but with that comes new adventures and memorable moments. 

Their wedding was the first of many beautiful memories to come.  I loved her choice of colors and flowers; my daughter inlaw and her mother did a beautiful job designing her wedding. Sweet little navy colored butterflies everywhere and bouquets of dark blue columbine, lovely light blue hydrangea along with white roses for beautiful nontraditional autumn colors decorate an elegant little reception hall.  (Not that I am partial to butterflies or anything.)

I have been blessed with mature successful children and now I have the opportunity to welcome a new member to our family.  I can see that she makes my son happy, she has dreams and visions of their life together and my heart felt prayer is that they are able to reach all of those and more. 

Beautiful Button Bouquets An Interview With Angela's Artistic Designs

Today's lovely shop is Angela's Artistic Designs or known on ETSY as Angel9.  Angela's shop is full of her whimsical creations and beautiful bouquets made of buttons.  As many of you already know I simply love buttons and I absolutely love bouquets so imagine the fun I had interviewing this very creative artist. 

She also has many delightful antiques and vintage collectibles featured in her shop.  So, please check out her shop and networks that are listed below, like, re post, tweet, etc. you will not be sorry that you did. 

Angela's Artistic Design

Tell me a bit about yourself……
I’ve had many careers, most of them creative including hair stylist, window decorator and preschool teacher. I have 3 grown children. I enjoyed being a mother so much! When my children were grown, I thought, “What can I do to replace all the energy that I put into mothering ? What do I love to do as much? Well, create! Children are creations and works in progress, just like art!

Apart from creating, what do you do? 

I write, dance, spend time with my children, husband and my grandson.

What first made you want to create? 
I’ve been creative since I was a child. I would get so excited looking at the craft books in the library. I remember taking one home and creating a beautiful doll from paper cone cups, construction paper and glitter. I made several and gave them to friends!

Describe your creative process? 
Mmmmm. I get an idea, like an itch. I’m so excited; I run out to get the supplies I need for this particular project. And then I’m impatient to get started, impatient with the process and I don’t feel settled until the product is complete!.

What handmade possession do you cherish most? 
I love my button bouquets! Sometimes it’s difficult to part with them!

What one piece of information would you like to know from experienced etsy sellers? 
How to be patient!

How are you promoting your work? 
Twitter, FB, my blog, handing out business cards, making cold calls to businesses, linkedin.

Where do you want to be in ten years? 
Retired and rich! Maybe on some island somewhere!

http://www.facebook.com/Angelasartistic
http://angelasartistic.blogspot.com/
http://beingaconsciousparent.wordpress.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/angelasartistic/status/9192056614303334

Don't forget to also check out my post ~ Flutterby Connection's interview and a chance to WIN 2 personalized ornaments! Go to http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/2011/08/flutterby-connections-give-away.html