Hello and welcome to my blog! There are more photos than just this page so be sure to click on "older posts" or "newer posts" at the page bottom to see more goodies!

Also visit my Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/AlbertellaCreations to buy PATTERNS and JEWELRY.

Contact me at michellealbertella@msn.com for anything.

Thanks for looking!
Michelle Albertella


Saturday, November 16, 2013

Thursday, November 14, 2013

More Peyote Bracelets -- 2 drop peyote

Some more peyote stitch bracelets.  I have patterns/charts for them but am not posting them on Etsy.  So, if you'd like to buy a pattern for $3, just email me (at email address above).
These three peyote bracelets are done with 2-drop peyote stitch.


Saturday, September 28, 2013

Peyote Bracelets -- 2-drop peyote

Lately, I've been focusing on peyote stitch bracelets.  I have patterns/charts for them but am not posting them on Etsy.  So, if you'd like to buy a pattern for $3, just email me (at email address above).
These three peyote bracelets are done with 2-drop peyote stitch.


Peyote Bracelets - 1-drop

Lately, I've been focusing on peyote stitch bracelets.  I have patterns/charts for them but am not posting them on Etsy.  So, if you'd like to buy a pattern for $3, just email me (at email address above).
These three peyote bracelets are done with 1-drop peyote stitch (regular peyote).



Sunday, August 11, 2013

RAWlicious Bracelets

I call these bracelets RAWlicious, because they are made out of right angle weave (RAW) stitch.  I also wrote up a 14-page tutorial to make the bracelet yourself.  The pattern/tutorial can be found at my Etsy store.




Saturday, August 10, 2013

"Made to Order" Red Velvet Bracelets

Up until now, all my pieces have been "One-Of-A-Kind" pieces.  But now I'm selling the following two bracelets as "Made to Order" bracelets.  I have all the supplies needed for more, and I just love the design.  You can either select the bracelet in gold (with silver tips) or in silver (with gold tips), found at my Etsy Store


Sunday, June 30, 2013

Ndebele Rope Necklace with Silver Flower

This choker necklace features a beautiful silver flower pendant that was made by the Karen Hill Tribe silversmiths in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods. The strap was beadwoven with both shiny and matte jet black beads, using the Ndebele stitch. The clasp is an S-hook clasp adorned with a silver flower.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

Dinosaur Bone Necklace

This necklace features a beautiful Agatized dinosaur bone fossil cabochon. When the bone fossilized, the cells filled with minerals...which determines the color of the stone. In this case, garnetish red, black and white. 

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Rosetta Stone Agate Necklace

Rosetta Stone Agate (found in Mexico) cabochon with red jasper stone beads and a leopardskin jasper tube bead..........

Picture Dolomite Necklace

Picture Dolomite stone cabochon (found in Guerraro Mexico) with zebra jasper stone beads and a leopardskin jasper tube bead......

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

Bamboo Jasper Necklace

Beadwoven Bamboo Jasper cabochon.....the straps have carnelian round beads and fire-polished crystals.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Agate Necklaces

Both cabs are agate with completely different properties...........



Saturday, May 18, 2013

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Tutorial - Calla Lily Bracelet

Yepee!-- I finished creating a tutorial / pattern for my Calla Lily Bracelet. It is 11 pages with full color illustrations and detailed step-by-step instructions. If you'd like the tutorial, you can purchase it at my etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/AlbertellaCreations

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Wednesday, May 8, 2013