OnceAShell

Maine, United States

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Last updated on Mar 11, 2026

Hello and welcome to Once A Shell.

We are a speciality gift shop selling our handmade in Maine presents. We craft these one of a kind gifts ( ie ornaments and jewelry pieces) from crushed oyster shell and sea-glass gathered along the beaches of New England and local oyster restaurants. Each piece is individually cast creating subtle variations in texture making every piece unique. We make our signature, trademark SHELL-FLAKE ornaments from crushed oyster shell formed in the shape of a snowflake. These one of a kind shell-flake ornaments reflect the natural beauty and tradition of New England craftsmanship. They are truly Maine snowflakes that don’t melt!! Whether you are visiting Maine or reside in Maine, we have a special present just for you!

We have many NEW items this season to include ring and trinket dishes, ornaments and our special Christmas Dory!
The majority of our sales come from consignment and wholesale at Two Sister’s Made in Maine in Freeport and Vignettes of Maine in Hallowell.
Also, this will be our third year participating in the Boothbay Arts and Crafts Fair.
New this year, we will be selling on Faire.com.

Happy Shopping!

Betty
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5.0 (3)

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Ayla on Dec 31, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The perfect gift to open for our dec 24th advent!

KEEPSAKE-Red Santa Hat Cultured Sea Glass and Oyster Shell Ornament with QR NORAD Santa tracker

KEEPSAKE-Red Santa Hat Cultured Sea Glass and Oyster Shell Ornament with QR NORAD Santa tracker
Deborah on Jan 29, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The craftsmanship is absolutely beautiful!! Love it!

Amaryllis Shellflake! Oyster shell ornament, E

Amaryllis Shellflake! Oyster shell ornament, E
Gary on Dec 27, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully crafted quality handmade products!!!

Oyster Shellflake Necklace 18 inch, 18k gold plated chain

Oyster Shellflake Necklace 18 inch, 18k gold plated chain

About OnceAShell

We are a speciality Maine gift shop

Sales 4

On Etsy since 2023

We are a speciality Maine gift shop

Maine Map Shell Earrings!
Lobster, The love of Maine!
Maine’s nickname? The Pine Tree State!
Maine lighthouse
Snowmen that don’t melt!

Unique Gifts from Maine

I stated making ornaments from crushed shell about 5 years ago after retirement and raising my family. I now have time to be creative and use the skill I obtained during college art classes. I enjoying seeing a raw material like shell turned into a keepsake from the home I call Maine.

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OnceAShell

Featured items

Maine Lobster Starfish Ring Dish, Crushed Oyster Shell

Shell-Flake, Maine snowflakes that dont melt!

Little Maine, Crushed Oyster Shell Dangle Earrings

MAINE Map with Lighthouse Bag Tag, Crushed Oyster Shell and Crushed Glass

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Lighthouse Dish, Crushed Oyster Shell with Seagull

Lobster Inlaid Coaster, Crushed Oyster shell

Maine 1901 Flag Magnet Crushed Oyster Shell with Maine's First Flag

Little Maine. Crushed Oyster Shell Stud Earrings

Little Maine Lapel/Hat Pin. Crushed Seaglass

Little Maine. Crushed Seaglass Stud Earrings

Sailboat Oyster Shell Magnet

Maine Lobster Magnet Crushed Oyster Shell with Red Lobster Cutout

Lighthouse Dish, Crushed Oyster Shell

Sailboat Ornament, Crushed Oyster Shell and Glass

MAINE Map with Lighthouse Bag Tag, Crushed Oyster Shell and Crushed Glass

Christms Dory-Crushed Oyster Shell Boat with Muli Colored Tree Lights. Welcome to New England!

Maine, The Pine Tree State, Crushed Oyster Shell and Glass Ornament

Shell-Flake, Maine snowflakes that dont melt!

Mourning Dove Ornament: Peace, Love Faith

Christmas Dory-Crushed Oyster Shell Boat with White Tree Lights. Welcome to New England!

Maine Lobster Starfish Ring Dish, Crushed Oyster Shell

Shell-Cicle, Crushed Oyster Shell Icicle Ornament-3

Guardian Angel Ornament, Always By Your Side, Crushed Oyster Shell with Crystal Heart

Shell-man, Crushed Oyster Shell Snowman Ornament

Little Maine, Crushed Seaglass Dangle earrings

Little Maine. Crushed Seaglass Dangle Earrings

Little Maine, Crushed Oyster Shell Dangle Earrings

Shell-Flake, The North Star Ornament

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