Miss Kopy Kat: Coral Collection

The whole time I was working on my coral display, the song "Under The Sea" from "The Little Mermaid" was running through my mind.

I have had the opportunity to go snorkeling several times in the Caribbean and see beautiful corals in their natural habitat. They are truly amazing in their variety.

To add some whimsy to the display, starfish in vases were added.

Summers seem so short now that children go back to school in the middle of August. I'm going to keep my coral display up till college football kickoff to make the summer stretch out for me.

You may have already figured it out, but most all my 'coral' is made from the floral department at Hobby Lobby, a couple of cans of Great Stuff Foam, and paint. Here is the post on the "how-tos"

http://misskopykat.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-coral.html

I am posting this at

"No Minimalist Here--Open House Party"

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/07/open-house-party-beach-house-tour.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NoMinimalistHere+%28No+Minimalist+Here%29

and at "Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Party"

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/07/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-poppy-seed.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29

and SAS Interiors Party

http://www.sasinteriors.net/2011/07/saturday-spotlight-21/

and a blog party about collections (wonderfully written post and pictures by blog author)

my coral is not old but it is my little home-made collection

http://www.privetandholly.com/

and at "Table Top Tuesday"

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/07/74th-table-top-tuesday.html

22 comments:

Kelli @ RTSM said...: What a beautiful display! I love all the sand dollars!; July 21, 2011 at 9:09 AM
At The Picket Fence said...: Absolutely gorgeous! And that console table they are sitting on is stunning! :-)
Vanessa; July 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Jeanne Selep said...: Beautiful display. I used to scuba dive, I thought that you had collected real coral, at first, and was "worried" for the environment. I'm glad this beautiful display shows the beauty of coral without harming it.

http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2011/07/potion-bottles.html; July 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Ann from On Sutton Place said...: The coral is awesome...I totally thought it was the real thing! I love the cabinet it's all sitting on too.; July 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...: I am in love with your coral display and I am excited to see how you made these with foam. Thanks for linking to the Open House party this week.
xo,
Sherry; July 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Shannon said...: These are amazing! I'm your newest follower. You want to hear something weird? I'm #101 follower and I noticed that you are my #101 follower too. What are the chances of that happening? 101 rocks! I got to go check out the rest of your blog, you have cool stuff going on.; July 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Marigene said...: What a fabulous coral collection...love how you have showcased it.; July 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Janet said...: You have a beautiful collection and have displayed it beautifully as well! Nicely done. :); July 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Jessabells said...: Thanks for stopping by my blog. I didn't have a chance to look through everyone's links over at TT&J earlier but I'm glad you came by. I love, love,love your mantel. I am now a new follower and I will be coping you!

Jessica
www.jessabellstamps.blogspot.com; July 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Val said...: Incredibly beautiful.; July 23, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Linda said...: Hi - I'm your Newest Follower!

Love your blog and your coral creations - they are magnificent - what a great idea - they look lovely and elegant and real!

Visiting via Social Salutations and the blog hop!

Happy Saturday!
Linda
beachside cottage; July 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Carmie of the Single Nester said...: I am impressed! I don't have the patience but you did a great job!; July 25, 2011 at 4:14 PM
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...: This is such a gorgeous display. I love all of your coral. Stunning. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty; July 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM
poppilinnstudios said...: What a beautiful display of coral. How creative!
-Lynn; July 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Eileen said...: That is such an awesome display, Love to see how you did this. I'm going back to check your tutorial. It truely looks so real.; July 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM
lvroftiques said...: OMG! That vignette (Actually the entire shot) is giorgeous!! I can't believe you made some of them!! Vanna; July 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM
GLENDA CHILDERS said...: Beautiful "under the sea" collection.

I am coming over from Suzanne's at Privet and Holly.

Fondly,
Glenda (link #27); July 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Olive Cooper said...: It is fabulous that you made them and the entire display is beachy wonderful!; July 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Pamela said...: What a great display! I would be honored if you have a chance to come on over for Treasure Hunt Thursday!; July 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM
CAS said...: I'm over here at the urging of Sherry at No Minimalist Here, and I'm so glad she did. You have a wonderful blog & I'm a new follower. If you get the chance, come over to my blog for a visit.
CAS; July 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM
lisa said...: BLOWN AWAY. You are my kind of girl! Following you now and can't wait to see what you come up with next. Stop by and see me if you get a chance.
Hugs,
Lisa
http://theenchantedoven.blogspot.com/2011/07/french-cookies-part-3.html; July 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Privet and Holly said...: THIS is one
cool collection,
especially on
a HOT summer's
day!! Really
fun and unique!
Thanks for linking
up to my collector's
party and letting
us have a peek
through your window : )
xx Suzanne; July 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM