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Iris Mosaic Coaster DIY Kit – 10cm Round | Beginner-Friendly | 🌱 Level 1

Iris Mosaic Coaster DIY Kit – 10cm Round | Beginner-Friendly | 🌱 Level 1

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🌸 Iris Coaster — Mosaic Maker’s Studio DIY Coaster Kit

A Small Floral Mosaic About Hope, Renewal & Opening Toward the Light

Create your own Iris Coaster — a beautiful beginner-friendly mosaic project designed for mindful making, flowing petal movement, soft colour choices, and a finished piece you can actually use.

The Iris Coaster is a small but meaningful design, perfect for learning mosaic basics while creating something full of symbolism. With its layered petals, gentle movement, and luminous colour palette, this project invites you to slow down and build something beautiful piece by piece.

Whether you only want the printable template, need digital guidance, want physical materials, or are looking for a complete giftable experience, you can choose the version that suits you best.

[Image suggestion: Finished Iris Coaster on a soft neutral surface beside violet, lavender, green, cream, yellow, and gold tesserae, with warm natural light and gentle shadows.]

💜 The Meaning Behind the Iris Coaster

The iris is a flower of hope, renewal, courage, and quiet becoming.

It grows slowly, opening its petals toward the light after seasons of waiting beneath the surface. Its beauty does not arrive all at once. It unfolds.

This mosaic design captures that feeling — the gentle reminder that growth does not need to be rushed, that healing can be quiet, and that even after difficult seasons, something beautiful can still bloom.

As you create your Iris Coaster, each fragment becomes part of the flower’s movement.

A petal.
A curve.
A shimmer of light.
A small decision that helps the whole design come alive.

This is not just a coaster.

It is a little handmade reminder that you are still becoming — and that is beautiful too.

✨ Choose Your Iris Coaster Kit

🌸 Kit 1 — Printable Design Template

For makers who only want the iris pattern

Choose Kit 1 if you only want the printable design template.

This option is perfect if you already have your own tiles, adhesive, grout, tools, and mosaic supplies, and simply want the Iris Coaster design to follow.

You’ll receive the printable template so you can create the coaster using your own materials, colours, and creative style.

Best for:

Makers who already have supplies
Students practising mosaic layout
Creative people who want the design only
Anyone building their own version from existing materials

This is the simplest way to begin if you already know what you’re doing and just need the pattern.

[Image suggestion: Clean printable Iris Coaster template on a desk with pencil, purple tiles, and a finished coaster nearby.]

📖 Kit 2 — Printable Template + Step-by-Step Instructions

For beginners who want clear guidance

Choose Kit 2 if you want the template plus step-by-step instructions.

This option gives you the Iris Coaster design template along with beginner-friendly guidance to help you understand the process from start to finish.

It is perfect if you want to use your own materials but still feel supported while making the coaster.

You’ll be guided through:

Preparing your design
Choosing colours
Placing your tiles
Creating petal movement
Allowing space for grout
Finishing your coaster neatly

Best for:

Beginners using their own materials
Makers who want more confidence
Creative people who like written guidance
Anyone who wants a calm, structured project

This is a lovely choice if you want the independence of using your own supplies with the reassurance of clear instructions.

🎨 Kit 3 — Digital Instructions + Extra Shard Painting Learning Support

For makers who want to improve their mosaic technique

Choose Kit 3 if you want digital instructions plus extra shard painting learning support.

This option is ideal if you want more than a simple project. It helps you understand how to make the Iris Coaster feel more expressive, flowing, and painterly.

The iris design is perfect for learning how colour and tile direction can create movement. Instead of simply filling a shape, you’ll begin thinking about how each small fragment helps the petals feel alive.

Extra learning support may help you explore:

Petal direction and flow
Soft colour transitions
Using light and dark tones
Creating movement with tile placement
How to avoid a stiff or flat-looking mosaic
How grout space affects the final design
How to make the iris feel expressive and handmade

Best for:

Makers who want to grow their skills
Beginners ready for extra support
People interested in shard painting
Anyone wanting a more artistic result
Students building confidence with floral mosaics

This option is perfect if you want the Iris Coaster to become a small learning experience, not just a finished project.

[Image suggestion: Close-up process image of purple and gold tesserae being placed into iris petals, with notes showing flow arrows and colour planning.]

📦 Physical Kit Options

🧩 Kit 4 — Physical Materials Kit for Set of 2

For makers who already have tools

Choose Kit 4 if you want physical materials for a set of 2 and already have tools.

This option gives you the main materials needed to create two Iris Coasters, while allowing you to use your own tools at home.

It is ideal if you already own basic mosaic tools and only need the prepared design materials, coaster bases, tiles, adhesive, grout, and instructions.

Includes materials for:

2 Iris Coasters
Prepared coaster bases
Curated iris-inspired tiles
Adhesive
Grout
Design template
Instructions

Best for:

Makers who already own tools
People who have made mosaics before
Returning customers
Creative homes with existing supplies
Anyone wanting a lower-cost physical option

This kit gives you the joy of receiving prepared materials without paying for tools you already have.

🛠️ Kit 5 — Complete Physical Kit for Set of 2

The best beginner-friendly choice

Choose Kit 5 if you want a complete physical kit for a set of 2.

This is the most beginner-friendly option if you want everything thoughtfully prepared for you. You do not need to source materials, guess what to buy, or worry about missing pieces.

You’ll receive what you need to create two beautiful Iris Coasters from start to finish.

Includes:

2 coaster bases
Curated iris mosaic tiles
Adhesive
Grout
Beginner-friendly tools
Printable template
Step-by-step instructions
Finishing guidance

Best for:

First-time mosaic makers
Gifts for creative people
Mother-daughter activities
Date nights
Mindful weekends
Anyone who wants everything included

This is a beautiful option if you want to open the box and simply begin.

[Image suggestion: Complete Iris Coaster kit flat lay with two coaster bases, purple and lavender tiles, adhesive, grout, tools, printed instructions, and one finished coaster.]

🌿 Kit 6 — Complete Physical Kit for Set of 4

For families, small groups, or extra making time

Choose Kit 6 if you want a complete physical kit for a set of 4.

This option is perfect if you want to make more than two coasters, share the activity with others, or create a matching handmade set for your home.

You can make them all yourself, gift some, or turn the project into a peaceful group activity.

Includes materials for:

4 Iris Coasters
Coaster bases
Curated iris-inspired tiles
Adhesive
Grout
Beginner-friendly tools
Design templates
Step-by-step instructions
Finishing guidance

Best for:

Families
Small creative groups
People wanting a matching coaster set
Gift makers
Weekend projects
Anyone who wants more making time

This is the best option if you want the Iris Coaster to become a fuller creative experience.

🎁 Kit 7 — Deluxe Set 2-of-2 Two-Person Experience

The most giftable shared experience

Choose Kit 7 if you want the most giftable deluxe set 2-of-2, two-person experience.

This option turns the Iris Coaster into a beautiful shared creative moment for two people. Each person creates their own coaster while enjoying the same calm, meaningful activity together.

It is perfect for gifting, date nights, birthdays, best-friend afternoons, mother-daughter time, mindful weekends, or anyone who loves experiences more than ordinary presents.

Includes:

2 complete Iris Coaster mini kits
Individual materials for each person
Coaster bases
Curated iris-inspired tiles
Adhesive
Grout
Beginner-friendly tools
Step-by-step instructions
Gift-style presentation
A more special unboxing experience
Optional reflection or connection prompts

Best for:

Thoughtful gifts
Creative date nights
Best friends
Mother-daughter activities
Birthday experiences
Mindful making together
People who love meaningful keepsakes

This is the most beautiful choice when you want the project to feel like a memory, not just a kit.

[Image suggestion: Two individually wrapped Iris Coaster mini kits tied with ribbon, with purple-gold tiles, soft tissue paper, dried flowers, and a finished Iris Coaster between them.]

🌈 Iris Colour Palette

The Iris Coaster works beautifully with a soft, expressive floral palette.

Suggested colours include:

Deep purple
Violet
Lavender
Lilac
Soft green
Cream
White
Yellow
Gold
Optional shimmer or mirror accents

The colours can be soft and dreamy, rich and dramatic, or bright and joyful depending on how you choose to place your pieces.

That is part of the magic.

Everyone begins with the same iris design, but each finished coaster becomes personal.

💛 What You’re Really Making

You are not just making a coaster.

You are creating:

A small handmade artwork
A calming creative ritual
A useful piece for your home
A floral design full of meaning
A beginner-friendly introduction to mosaics
A gentle reminder of hope and renewal
A project that can be made alone or shared with someone special

No perfection needed.

No pressure.

No need to be “artistic.”

Just one small piece at a time.

🧩 What You’ll Learn

Depending on the kit you choose, the Iris Coaster can help you learn:

How to follow a mosaic template
How to choose colours for a floral design
How to place tiles with movement
How to work with grout space
How to create petal direction
How to use contrast and softness
How to finish a small functional mosaic
How to slow down and enjoy the process

The iris design is especially lovely for learning flow because the petals naturally guide the eye.

Instead of feeling stiff or blocky, the mosaic can gently move outward like a flower opening.

🌸 Why the Iris Coaster Is a Beautiful Beginner Project

The Iris Coaster is small enough to feel achievable, but detailed enough to feel special.

It gives beginners a clear shape to follow while still allowing room for creativity.

You can keep your colours close to the original design, or make your iris feel completely your own.

Soft and pastel.
Deep and moody.
Bright and golden.
Gentle and earthy.
Full of shimmer.

Every version still carries the same meaning: growth, light, hope, and renewal.

[Image suggestion: Four Iris Coasters styled together, each with slightly different purple, lavender, cream, green, and gold colour choices.]

🎁 Perfect For

Creative gifts
Mindful weekends
Beginner mosaic projects
Mother-daughter activities
Date nights
Best-friend afternoons
Family craft time
Floral art lovers
Garden lovers
People who enjoy meaningful handmade objects
Anyone wanting to try mosaics without feeling overwhelmed

This is a gentle way to begin mosaic making while creating something beautiful enough to keep.

⏳ How Long Does It Take?

Most Iris Coaster projects take around 1–3 hours, depending on your pace and the kit you choose.

Some people plan every petal carefully.

Some follow the colours intuitively.

Some take their time and enjoy each piece.

There is no right way to make it.

Only your way.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Iris Coaster is designed to be beginner-friendly, especially if you choose one of the guided or complete kit options.

Which kit should I choose if I have never made mosaics before?

Kit 5 is the best beginner-friendly choice if you want everything included for a set of 2. Kit 7 is best if you want a more giftable two-person experience.

Which kit should I choose if I already have tools?

Choose Kit 4 if you already have mosaic tools and want the physical materials for a set of 2.

Which kit should I choose if I only want the pattern?

Choose Kit 1 if you only want the printable design template.

Which kit includes extra learning support?

Kit 3 includes digital instructions plus extra shard painting learning support.

Can I make this with my own colours?

Yes. The iris design works beautifully in many palettes. Purple, lavender, violet, cream, yellow, green, and gold are suggested, but you can make it your own.

Are the finished coasters usable?

Yes. Once completed and finished properly, the Iris Coaster becomes a functional coaster as well as a small mosaic artwork.

Can this be gifted?

Yes. Kit 7 is the most giftable option, especially for a shared creative experience.

💛 Art That Gives Back

Every Iris Coaster kit carries meaning beyond the making.

10% of this purchase goes towards fighting sexual violence.

When you choose this kit, you are not only creating something beautiful — you are helping care, creativity, and meaningful change ripple outward.

[Image suggestion: Iris Coaster kit beside the Shimmer & Whimsy House logo and a small card reading “10% of this purchase went towards fighting sexual violence,” styled with soft linen, violet tiles, ribbon, and gold accents.]

🌸 Ready to Create Your Iris Coaster?

Choose the kit that suits you best and begin your Iris Coaster mosaic experience.

Start with the template.
Follow the instructions.
Learn the technique.
Open the physical kit.
Make a set.
Share the moment.
Gift the experience.

However you begin, the Iris Coaster invites you to slow down, create gently, and make something beautiful piece by piece.

👉 Choose your kit option above and begin your Iris Coaster.

Explore The Digital Download Mosaic Kit Collection

Where each design invites you into a different story, skill journey, and creative mood — from An Array of Ripening, Violetta, Willow the White-bellied Sea Eagle, Sunflower Coaster, Sliced Perfection, Sad Clown, Rose Coaster, Poisoned Apple, Perfectly Ripe, Peacock’s Awakening, Paw Print Coaster, Our Light Beneath the Waves, Mandala Coaster, Love Heart Coaster, The Iris Coaster, I’m Coming, Mummy, Heirloom Quality, Eric the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Emperor Pingu, Eira the Emperor Penguin, Emperor Aurelius, The Cursed Rose, Butterfly Coaster, Aveline, and Amberflame — so you can choose the mosaic kit that feels most aligned with the story you want to create, learn from, and bring slowly

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Discover The Iris Coaster through its story, and full collection, where its quiet message of healing, resilience, and self-acceptance unfolds across wall art, the hand-signed collectible print, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, framed canvas, everyday favourites, useful goods, the cup collection, 15oz mug, 11oz coloured-inside mug, travel mug, water bottle, tote bag, clothing collection, hoodie, t-shirt, tank top,  and a chance to create it yourself as a gentle reminder of your own strength and growth. Perfect for gifting yourself or others.

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❤️ Love Heart Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Love Heart Coaster speaks to something quiet and true in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or be gifted as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, it's mosaic mail club edition, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting the truth that love does not have to look like everyone else’s to be whole. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, and our useful goods collection, which has our cup collection containing, 15oz and 11oz mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing collection, that has hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that emotional intimacy, self-respect, and loving differently are all beautiful, valid ways of moving through the world. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Love Heart Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own way of loving.

🦋 Butterfly Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Butterfly Coaster speaks to something hopeful and resilient in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or be gifted as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting transformation, courage, and the beauty of rising after hardship. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, and our useful goods that has the cup collection containing, 15oz and 11oz mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing collection that has, hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that growth, healing, and self-trust can carry you into something brighter. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Butterfly Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of resilience, change, and becoming.

🌹 Rose Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Rose Coaster speaks to something tender and brave in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or be gifted, as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting resilience, reflection, and the courage to bloom again after being hurt. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, and our useful goods collection that has the cup collection containing, 15oz and 11oz mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing collection that has hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that protection, wisdom, and openness can all belong together. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Rose Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of healing, boundaries, and blooming brighter.

🌿 Mandala Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Mandala Coaster speaks to something steady and reflective in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or be gifted as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting balance, resilience, and the beauty of becoming whole through life’s fragments. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, which has our useful goods, that has the cup collection, that has 15oz and 11oz mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing collection that has hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that the pieces of your life can still form something meaningful, graceful, and complete. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Mandala Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of healing, harmony, and self-acceptance.

🌻 Sunflower Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Sunflower Coaster speaks to something hopeful and resilient in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or as a gift, as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting resilience, warmth, and the courage to turn toward the light again after hardship. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, like the useful goods collection that has the cup collection containing the 15oz and 11oz coloured-inside mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing range that has hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that growth is possible, even after life has bent you. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Sunflower Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of healing, strength, and becoming radiant again.

🐾 Paw Print Coaster — Continue the Story

If the Paw Print Coaster speaks to something tender and loving in you, there are gentle ways to stay with its story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home or as a gift, as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting love, memory, and the quiet resilience that remains after loss. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through mosaic kits, that has our useful goods and our cup collection containing 15oz and 11 oz coloured-inside mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, and our clothing collection which has hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that those we love leave lasting footprints on our hearts. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or a hands-on creative experience, you can explore the Paw Print Coaster collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of remembrance, healing, and enduring love.

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🌸 The Iris of Solara — Continue the Story

If The Iris of Solara speaks to something hopeful and awakening in you, there are gentle ways to stay with her story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home as mosaic wall art, through the unique art prints, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas, each one softly reflecting the courage of choosing yourself and blooming into your own life. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through our useful goods, clothing, giftware, and cup collections including 15oz and 11oz coloured-inside mugs, water bottles, travel mugs, tote bags, hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops — small reminders that it is never too late to follow your joy, embrace your potential, and take up space fully. Whether you feel drawn to the artwork's design itself, a practical everyday piece, or you can explore The Iris of Solara collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of self-trust, courage, and becoming.


🌸 Violetta — Continue the Story

If Violetta speaks to something quiet and tender in you, there are gentle ways to stay with her story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home as mosaic wall art, through a hand-signed collectible print, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas that softly reflects resilience, self-acceptance, and the courage to open again after holding yourself together for too long. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through our useful goods, clothing, giftware and cup collections containing a 15oz and 11oz coloured-inside mug, water bottle, tote, hoodie, tee, tank, or travel mug — small reminders that true strength is not about staying closed, but about trusting that softness, vulnerability, and connection can exist alongside steadiness. For those who feel drawn to step more personally into the meaning of the piece, the Violetta mosaic kits offer a hands-on way to build her story piece by piece, turning reflection, creative healing, and emotional growth into something tangible. Whether you are drawn to the original artwork, unique art prints, wearable pieces, useful goods, or the make-it-yourself experience, you can explore the Violetta collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of strength, softness, and learning to let yourself be held.


🌸 Aveline — Continue the Story

If Aveline speaks to something soft and resilient in you, there are gentle ways to stay with her story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home as mosaic wall art, through a hand-signed collectible print, a premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas that quietly reflects patience, self-acceptance, and the strength found in remaining soft after hardship. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through the useful goods, clothing, giftware and cup collections, which have a 15oz and 11oz coloured-inside mugs, water bottle, tote, hoodie, tee, tank, or travel mug — small reminders that vulnerability is not weakness, and that even the gentlest hearts can flourish after challenge. For those who feel drawn to step more personally into the meaning of the piece, the Aveline mosaic kits offer a hands-on way to build her story piece by piece, turning reflection, creative healing, and quiet resilience into something tangible. Whether you are drawn to the original artwork, unique art prints, wearable pieces, useful goods, or the make-it-yourself experience, you can explore the Aveline collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of patience, softness, and becoming.


🌺 Amberflame — Continue the Story

If Amberflame speaks to something tender and resilient in you, there are gentle ways to stay with her story a little longer. This handmade mosaic art story can live in your home as mosaic wall art, through a hand-signed collectible print, premium poster, framed poster, canvas, or framed canvas that quietly reflects healing after heartbreak, self-acceptance, and the courage to open again on your own terms. It can also become part of your everyday rhythm through our useful goods, clothing, giftware and cup collections containing, a 15oz and 11oz coloured-inside mug, water bottle, tote, hoodie, tee, tank, or travel mug — small reminders that growth after loss is possible, and that vulnerability can exist alongside strength. For those who feel drawn to step more personally into the meaning of the piece, the Amberflame mosaic kits offer a hands-on way to build her story piece by piece, turning reflection, creative healing, and emotional resilience into something tangible. Whether you are drawn to the original artwork, unique art prints, wearable pieces, useful goods, or the make-it-yourself experience, you can explore the Amberflame collection and choose the version that feels most connected to your own journey of healing, courage, and becoming.

 

✨ Explore More Mosaic Stories

Find the design that speaks to your season of life

Every Shimmer & Whimsy House design carries its own little world — a story of growth, resilience, love, healing, courage, or becoming. If Willow reminds you to keep caring through uncertainty, you may also love these other mosaic stories.

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🐞 Kindness, Difference & True Worth

🎭 Deeper Emotional Art Stories

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Every design begins as a handmade mosaic, then grows into a world of meaningful pieces — art for your walls, objects for your rituals, gifts for people you love, and creative experiences for those ready to make something with their own hands.

There is no one right way to connect with a story.
You can hang it, wear it, gift it, collect it, carry it, or create it yourself.

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