About the Artist
The language of jewelry...
Imagine owning a piece of handcrafted artisan jewelry that is so unique it stands out in a crowd, and draws so much attention that invites many compliments and questions. They want to know what it's made of, and to learn about the story behind the piece. Isn't it flattering to know that they are really learning about you whilst you talk about your jewelry?
The designer beaded embroidery jewelry and accessories at Paula McNulty Designs inspire such conversations and connections through each individual sewn bead, and hand sculpted clay creation.
A piece of handmade jewelry or hair accessory can provide a window into your personality and tells the on-looker part of your story. That’s the feeling Paula McNulty Designs aims to provide our customers with designer bead jewelry and accessories that evoke a feeling and reflects you in each of my handcrafted pieces.
Long Island, New York Artisan
Hi, my name is Paula, and I am the designer and founder at Paula McNulty Designs. I live in Long Island, NY with my husband and 4 children. I have been beading and creating handmade jewelry for over 16 years.
What started off as a personal creative outlet when the children were young, creating bead weaving jewelry, evolved into a love of designing and making intricately artistic bead weaving and bead embroidery jewelry.
Along this journey of discovery, I fell in love with polymer clay. Working with this medium opened a whole new world of endless creativity with unique focal designs that enhanced the beadwork, and offered a lightweight alternative to gemstone jewelry. This ultimately led me to the expansion of my offerings in the way of fascinating fantasy art hair accessories & jewelry for women and men.
I love weaving together elements from around the world—enchanted landscapes, mythical creatures, and ancient architectural forms—to create magical, one-of-a-kind fantasy art pieces. By blending styles and genres, each design becomes a new way to express your inner world.
If you ever feel inspired to expand on a piece or dream up something truly unique, I’d be thrilled to collaborate and craft a custom creation that reflects your own story and spirit. You can use the custom order form to reach out to me or use the contact me form on the website.
Designer Beaded Embroidery Jewelry and Accessories
Using mixed media in my designs inspires me to create, for you, interesting and exclusive pieces of jewelry and accessories you won’t find anywhere else.
Have a question or custom request? I’d love to hear from you! Whether you're looking for a unique gift, need help choosing the perfect accessory, or have an idea for a custom piece, feel free to reach out using the form below. I aim to respond within 1–2 business days and am always happy to chat about all things fantasy, fairies, and handmade magic.