ShellsPotteryShop

Port Charlotte, Florida

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Handmade Baby Blue Shell Pine Needle Basket Base

$12.00

Turtle on the Beach Ceramic Pine Needle Basket Base

$20.00

Handmade Dog Paw Prints on the Beach Ceramic Pendant

$10.00

Handmade Cat Paw Prints on the Beach Ceramic Pendant

$10.00

Handmade Footprints on the Beach Ceramic Pendant

$10.00

Handmade Ceramic Cat Face Pendant in Shiny Black

$12.00

Handmade Ceramic Cat Face Pendant in Chocolate Brown

$12.00

Handmade Ceramic Cat Face Pendant in Navy

$12.00

3 people have this in their cart

Handmade Turtle to the Sea Ceramic Pendant

$10.00

Handmade Ceramic Rainbow Heart Pendant

$15.00

Handmade Pottery Starfish on the Beach Spoon Rest

$25.00

Handmade Pottery Sand Dollars on the Beach Spoon Rest

$25.00

Only 3 available and it's in 1 person's cart

Handmade Pottery Crabs on the Beach Spoon Rest

$25.00

Handmade Pottery Turtle on the Beach Spoon Rest

$25.00

Footprints in the Sand Ceramic Pine Needle Basket Base

$20.00

Ceramic Dragonfly Brown Sugar Saver

$6.00

3 people have this in their cart

Ceramic Owl Brown Sugar Saver

$6.00

Ceramic Mermaid Brown Sugar Saver

$6.00

Only 3 available and it's in 1 person's cart

Ceramic Sand Dollar Brown Sugar Saver

$6.00

Handmade Shiny Heart Earring Charms

$8.00

Handmade Ceramic Red Roses Pine Needle Basket Base

$10.00

Handmade Footprints in the Sand Pottery Dish

$25.00

Handmade Ceramic Bee Hive Pendant

$15.00

Handmade Ceramic Footprints in the Sand Pendant

$12.00

Handmade Ceramic Tree Man Pine Needle Basket Base

$18.00

Handmade Orchid Purple Floral Pine Needle Basket Base

$10.00

Handmade Ceramic Lion Pendant and Bead Set

$15.00

Handmade Ceramic Elephant Pendant and Bead Set

$18.00

Handmade Concave Flower Disc Pairs

$5.00

Handmade Concave Flower Disc Pairs

$5.00

Handmade Ceramic Rainbow Bead Pairs

$18.00

Handmade Ceramic Turtle Pine Needle Basket Base

$20.00

Handmade Ceramic Turtle to the Sea Pine Needle Basket Base

$18.00

Handmade Cactus Pine Needle Basket Base in Green

$10.00

Handmade Ceramic Underwater Mermaid Scene Pendant

$10.00

Handmade Skull Pine Needle Basket Base

$10.00

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Announcement

Last updated on Dec 26, 2023

Welcome to my pottery shop! Here you'll find handmade ceramic beads, pendants, pine needle basket bases, pottery, supplies and jewelry, all from my Port Charlotte, Florida studio. Most beads, pendants and basket bases are made to order. My inspiration comes from the beautiful beaches and wildlife found all around me. Thanks for visiting me and my clay creations!

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Michelle McCarthy

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5.0 (2824)

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Susan on Sep 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for the two “foot steps on the sand” pendants. The colors and design are lovely. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Handmade Ceramic Footprints in the Sand Pendant

Handmade Ceramic Footprints in the Sand Pendant
Karla on Sep 12, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This really works! My sugar went from a block I had to scrape in order to separate to a rehydrated and manageable overnight. I’m glad I bought this.

Ceramic Dragonfly Brown Sugar Saver

Ceramic Dragonfly Brown Sugar Saver
Tina on Sep 8, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I purchased several basket centers from this seller and they are all amazing!

Multi Colored Ceramic Flower Power Pine Needle Basket Base

Multi Colored Ceramic Flower Power Pine Needle Basket Base
Karen on Aug 6, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This was a special order and seller responded quickly.

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Demetria on Jul 13, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

As always, these are perfect. Hopefully I won't break them again.

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Custom Order for Demetria Only
Danyce on Jun 20, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

These pendants are even more beautiful than they looked online! The artist even sent along a special gift which was such a wonderful surprise!

Handmade Turtle to the Sea Ceramic Pendant

Handmade Turtle to the Sea Ceramic Pendant
Karina on Jun 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Brown sugar saver is super cute. Can’t wait to try it out.

Ceramic Dragonfly Brown Sugar Saver

Ceramic Dragonfly Brown Sugar Saver
Karina on Jun 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Item is lovely. The colors and details are perfect! Highly recommend.

Handmade Footprints in the Sand Pottery Dish

Handmade Footprints in the Sand Pottery Dish
Elizabeth on Jun 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Owner got back to me promptly. Item got shuffled around by USPS (not shop’s fault) but finally arrived to gift recipient who loved it!! It’s a charming piece!

Handmade Footprints in the Sand Pottery Dish

Handmade Footprints in the Sand Pottery Dish
Lynn on Jun 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

great customer service and beautiful products.

Michelle responded on Jun 15, 2026

that is a gorgeous piece of artwork!

Handmade Ceramic Forest Pine Needle Basket Base

Handmade Ceramic Forest Pine Needle Basket Base

About ShellsPotteryShop

Pottery, Beads, Jewelry and Vintage Finds

Sales 8,717

On Etsy since 2008

Pottery, Beads, Jewelry and Vintage Finds

The ShellsPotteryShop AKA Firefly Design Studio Story

Michelle McCarthy has been creative her whole life. She has experimented with many mediums...until she discovered clay! After taking classes at her local art center, Michelle began a part time career selling her functional and decorative pieces at local art shows. It wasn't until she made a few beads that she found her true love and full time dream career! Art beads are fun, beautiful, inspirational and most of all, addictive!
My business is going through a rebranding process from Firefly Design Studio, to Shells Pottery. My parents called me Shell, and creating beach themed work is my favorite, so it's a perfect name to continue under.
My hope is you enjoy creating with the ceramic beads and pendants I create, as well as wearing my unique jewelry designs. I also create decorative and functional pottery, both with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

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Michelle McCarthy

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Michelle loves to design beads, pendants and pottery out of ceramic clay. She also designs fun and whimsical jewelry with her beads. Michelle loves the sea and nature and you'll see her inspiration in much of her art. Enjoy!

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Cherry Tree Beads

Swannanoa, NC

Wholesaler of beads, gemstones and giftable items
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Fresno, CA

Purchased for resale

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Last updated on Jan 7, 2023

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