PaintedWhaleShells

Severna Park, Maryland

527
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5.0 (141)

17 years
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Last updated on Feb 1, 2024

Welcome to The Painted Whale! I started my decoupage clamshell business during the pandemic in 2021 and sold my shells mostly from my front porch near Annapolis, Maryland until 2022 when I created a website and now an Etsy shop. My shells can be found in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, a few stores on Nantucket, and a few retail locations near Annapolis and Severna Park, Maryland. My four children help me collect the clam and scallop shells from the beaches of Nantucket and I also purchase shells from Maine to make my dishes. A kind neighbor also brings me the round OBX clams you see in my shop from Corolla, NC. Just recently, I have also added some of my photography to my shop. Family and friends often tell me I should sell my photos which I take as the highest compliment! Thank you for visiting! I hope you find something you love for yourself or for a unique gift for someone important in your life. I welcome custom orders, and would be happy to work with you for large volume orders for showers, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs or holiday parties.

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Gretchen Madden

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5.0 (141)

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Carole on Sep 25, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Just lovely

XL Gold Rimmed Zebra Nantucket Clamshell Trinket or Jewelry Dish

XL Gold Rimmed Zebra Nantucket Clamshell Trinket or Jewelry Dish
Julie on Sep 24, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very cute for jewelry dish keepsake for my daughter’s birthday.

Nantucket Decoupage Clamshells - Sankaty, Hydrangea Basket, Whale, Nantucket Island Map, Island, Burgee Flag, Lightship Basket

Nantucket Decoupage Clamshells - Sankaty, Hydrangea Basket, Whale, Nantucket Island Map, Island, Burgee Flag, Lightship Basket
Susan on Sep 4, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great communication, a pleasure to work with. So well crafted.

Custom Listing for Susan - Nantucket Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament – Decoupage Christmas Tree Dory, Gold Edged Easy Street

Custom Listing for Susan - Nantucket Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament – Decoupage Christmas Tree Dory, Gold Edged Easy Street
Elaine on Aug 28, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Memories of Nantucket beautifully painted all in one frame. Excellent customer service, shipped almost immediately, packaged with care and shipping is free.

Nantucket Scallop Shell Seashell Coastal Wall Art Sankaty, Lightship Basket, Brant Point, Hydrangea, Island Map, Whale

Nantucket Scallop Shell Seashell Coastal Wall Art Sankaty, Lightship Basket, Brant Point, Hydrangea, Island Map, Whale
Elaine on Aug 28, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service and shipping is free. Beautifully painted replica of the famous lightship basket handbag.

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Lightship Basket and Holly With Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Lightship Basket and Holly With Gold Edge
Elaine on Aug 28, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Do not hesitate to purchase Gretchen's beautiful artwork, especially if you are a lover of Nantucket. Her pieces bring back such wonderful memories. Her customer service is excellent, shipping is almost immediate and free!

Nantucket Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament – Brant Point Lighthouse With Wreath, Gold Edge

Nantucket Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament – Brant Point Lighthouse With Wreath, Gold Edge
Andrea on Jul 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

So pretty and great quality. Can't wait to hang on the tree this year.

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Lightship Basket and Holly With Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Lightship Basket and Holly With Gold Edge
James on Jul 23, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely, great customer service, thank you!

Jumbo Gold Rimmed Blue Crab Decoupage Clamshell Maryland Crab Gift Trinket or Jewelry Dish

Jumbo Gold Rimmed Blue Crab Decoupage Clamshell Maryland Crab Gift Trinket or Jewelry Dish
Carrie on Jul 20, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Just as pictured. Perfect for a Christmas Tree.

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Great Point Lighthouse Gold Edged

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Great Point Lighthouse Gold Edged
Carrie on Jul 20, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Just as pictured. Perfect for Christmas tree.

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Sankaty Lighthouse Light and Gold Edging

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Sankaty Lighthouse Light and Gold Edging

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The Painted Whale

Sales 527

On Etsy since 2009

The Painted Whale

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Last updated on February 15, 2011

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Unique Gift Decoupage Pink Roses Shell Three Tier Trinket Tray Dish 3 Tiers Stunning

Nantucket Christmas Ornaments, 12 Days of Christmas Scallop Shell Ornament Set, Coastal Holiday Decor

Gold Edged Nantucket Decoupage Clamshells - Nantucket Designs Jewelry Trinket Dish

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Nantucket Scallop Shell Shadowbox | Handmade Coastal Wall Decor | Nantucket Gift | Sankaty Brant Point Hydrangeas Whale Rosa Rugosa Lobster

Large Gold Rimmed Dalmation Decoupage Clamshell Trinket or Jewelry Dish

Nantucket Island Brant Point Lighthouse Rainbow Fleet Acrylic Painting

Nantucket Sankaty Lighthouse Original Acrylic Painting, Coastal Wall Art, Nantucket Decor, Beach House Art

Decoupage Genuine Nantucket Scallop “ACK” Ornament With Gold Edges

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Sankaty Lighthouse Light and Gold Edging

Decoupage Genuine Nantucket Scallop “No Influencers” Ornament With Gold Edges

Decoupage Genuine Nantucket Scallop “No Influencers” Ornament With Gold Edges

Unique Gift Decoupage Pink Roses Shell Three Tier Trinket Tray Dish 3 Tiers Stunning

Small Gold Rimmed Nantucket “No Influencers” Decoupage Clamshell Jewelry Trinket Ring Dish

Nantucket Christmas Ornaments, 12 Days of Christmas Scallop Shell Ornament Set, Coastal Holiday Decor

Nantucket Island Scallop Shell Shadow Box Decoupaged With Sankaty Lighthouse on a Blue Background Nantucket Gift 8.75”x8.75”

Hydrangea Decoupage Genuine Nantucket Scallop Ornament With Gold Edges

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Brant Point With Wreath Gold Edged

Nantucket Decoupage Bar Soap Hydrangeas Set of 3 Lightship Basket With Hydrangeas Wedding Favors

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Rainbow With Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Wauwinet Woody Wood Sided Station Wagon With Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Steamship Authority Ferry With Gold Edged

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Golden Retriever - Gold Edged Dog Ornament

Gold Edged Nantucket Scallop Ornament Set of 6 - Nantucket Town Seal, Turquoise Sign, Brant Point, Lightship, Lightship Basket and Ferry

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - SURFSIDE Turquoise Nantucket Sign with Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - SIASCONSET SCONSET Turquoise Nantucket Sign with Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nantucket Triathlon 2026 With Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - MADAKET Turquoise Nantucket Sign with Gold Edge

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - MIACOMET Turquoise Nantucket Sign with Gold Edge

Gold Edged Nantucket Scallop Ornament Set of 9 Lightship, Hydrangea Basket, Nantucket Seal, Brant Point, Burgee Whale Flag, Lightship Basket

Jumbo Gold Rimmed Bichon Frise Decoupage Clamshell Trinket or Jewelry Dish

Gold Rimmed Yorkie Yorkshire Terrier Dog Oyster Ring Jewelry Trinket Dish

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Boat Tote Bag Filled With Hydrangeas Gold Edged

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Nobadeer Beach Sign Gold Edged

Nantucket Decoupage Scallop Shell Christmas Ornament - Cisco Beach Sign Gold Edged

XL Gold Rimmed Decoupage Nantucket Island Map Jewelry or Trinket Dish

Gold Rimmed Golden Retriever Dog Oyster Ring Jewelry Trinket Dish

Large Gold Trimmed Maryland Themed Tribute Decoupage Nantucket Clamshell Trinket or Jewelry Dish

Large Gold Rimmed Maryland Flag Decoupage Clamshell Jewelry or Trinket Dish

Nantucket Decoupage Clamshell - Sankaty Lighthouse Gold Rimmed Clam Shell Trinket Dish Jewelry Dish

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