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Story by
Bellebeads,
brenderart
Published on May 7, 2008 in This Handmade Life |
Photo by Bellebeads |
Together, Marianne and her daughter Adrianne run Bellebeads (also known as Family Flame Artisan Beads). Carole Brender of brenderart is mother to Marianne and grandmother to Adrianne — three generations on Etsy! Carole says that she heard about Etsy through her daughter and granddaughter. "My daughter has been helping me learn to list items, and even participate in forums, etc. If I have a question, both my daughter and grandaughter are there to help." It's a true family affair!
Do you have a job or do you Etsy full-time or are you at home with the kids? Do you try to "do it all"?
Adrianne says: I do lampwork beads and jewelry design part time and am a full time mother / housekeeper. In September I will be returning to school part time to further my talents and knowledge in photography and glass as an art and career.
Marianne says: I am a full-time housewife and glass artist.
Carole says: I am a full time artist (screenprints, watercolor, drawing, sublimation) and piano teacher.
[Five generation portrait 2008. Left to right back row: Marianne, Carole, Carole's mom. Front: Adrianne, daughter Audry, niece Lexi]
How has your mother influenced you or passed down the creative gene? Or has it, as some say, skipped a generation? Did you learn from your grandmother?
Adrianne says: My mother, grandmother, and great grandmothers have influenced me my whole life. Growing up I was always taught the importance of individuality and putting my best into everything I do. I was and still am a daydreamer. I think that is the creative gene in me from them. My mother pretty much taught me everything I know in beadwork and jewelry design, and eventually got me into lampworking. I seem to always follow in my mom's footsteps. My grandparents took me to Europe when I was 14. In Venice, Italy, we watched the glass blowers, and learned about how the different colors were made. Little did I know that experience would have a huge impact on what I am doing today.
Marianne says: My mother, Carole Brender, has always been my inspiration. She has been a professional artist most of my life. I helped her at art shows, and we were members of a local cooperative gallery for many years.
Carole says: My mother, grandmother, and I took china painting classes together. Mother was always creating something, and still is at 95!
Please let us know if you're a Mother/Daughter-Son creative duo in the comments below or in this forum thread!
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silkcreekgallery
Love your style and I'm looking foward to getting my first set of beads. You gals rock!!!!!!
craftsbychris
Congrats and Happy Mother's Day (early, but seems appropriate :)) Truly great artists and individuals.
cblandcompany
You all are truly amazing!
I have been buying lampwork for many years but Marianne and Adriannes are by far my favorites :)
Carole's work is so beautiful, I have purchased some lovely cards from her and look forward to my next purchase.
How wonderful to see three generations still creating!
Love you guys!
merkabajewelry
Fabulous! I am a huge fan of Bellebeads and am so pleased to see their hard work recognized. Their beads are amazing...I should know, I have a small addiction to them :)
Congrats!
MountainEagleCrafter
Hey! It's an article about my friend Marianne!
I'm not a bead-user (yarn addict here lol) but visit her shop regularly to "ooh" and "aah" over her and Adrianne's amazingly beautiful work.
We met when I joined the Etsy Angels Team (EANGTEAM) and have become chat friends off Etsy. Not only do I admire her work, I admire her as an individual, a daughter, a mother, and a grandmother.
I don't know Adrianne nearly as well, but am highly impressed by her work.
Happy Mother's Day a bit early, you two!
*goes off to visit Carole's shop*
wildlifer78
YAY!!!!! I'm thoroughly thrilled to see Marianne, Adrienne and Carole featured here. What a wonderful thing...Grandmother-Mother-Daughter! Bellebeads are some of the most amazing lampwork beads you'll ever come across. I admit to having a major addiction :) I don't know how many sets of beads I've purchased...I know it's a small fortune! I highly recommend their shop. You won't be disappointed. Will be back for sure!
I also am honored to call them my friends! Congrats on such a great write-up ladies! Love ya!
cindyjoy
Marianne and Adrianne's beads are so beautiful - I just love their work. I always enjoyed working on projects with my Mother and Father and wish they lived close enough that we could still make things together. I do still call them on the phone for the occasional advice. Passing down artisan skills are so important to keeping art alive!
sewinggranny
It is so nice to see a family work together especially in this day and age...they are very talented ....love their style!! Congradulations Ladies!
satinpetalsoap
OOO! This is so exciting! I have had the pleasure of using Marianne's and Adrianne's beads! OOO! Yes, they are wonderful! Their beads are truly beautiful... honestly you will never be disappointed with their beads or customer service! They ROCK! I have had beads that are so beautiful I have not been able to part with them, tee hee! There are not two hardworking women more worthy of this honor! YAHOOO! for Bellebeads and ETSY for choosing such FAB artist to represent! YAY! Congrats!
satinpetalsoap
OOO! How could I forget the Mama of Belles... I got so excited that my bead gals were featured I forgot to mention Brenderart! OH! Let me tell ya! I had a wedding to attend... Mama BrenderBelle made me the most beautiful cutting board with her stunning art! Well, she created a beyond beautiful board for me! I loved it so much that I could not part with it! Lets just say more dollars got stuffed into the envelope for a wedding gift, tee hee! Shhhhh, don't tell :o)
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I just ADORE Belles and Adriannes work i sometimes sit oon her shop doorstep to see what they have made and what they are listing next!! I know they work really hard at what they do and take great pride in their work,and they are lovely ladies too! I am a regular customer who has always been happy with their service and never cease to be amazed at what they will list next! Oh and because of them i am a bead addict now lol!! Keep up the great work Belle and Adrianne we love you!