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Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access
Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 with Masterclass Access
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❤️ Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2
Includes Physical Materials + Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass Access
Create your own set of 2 Love Heart Mosaic Coasters while learning the foundations of mosaic making through the Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass.
This complete beginner-friendly physical kit is designed for makers who want everything prepared for them — the coaster bases, tesserae, adhesive, grout, printed template, instructions, video support, and access to beginner Level 1 learning.
The Love Heart design is a story about loving differently, emotional connection, boundaries, self-acceptance, non-physical affection, and being whole exactly as you are. As you place each piece, you are not just making a coaster — you are creating a small handmade symbol of love that does not need to follow anyone else’s rules to be real.
Choose this kit if you want a complete physical set-of-2 Love Heart coaster kit, plus Level 1 Masterclass access to begin your mosaicing journey with extra support, confidence, and meaning.
[Image suggestion: Premium studio hero shot of the complete set-of-2 Love Heart kit opened beautifully, with two coaster bases, deep red, burgundy, ruby, rose, and soft pink tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed Love Heart template, basic tools, a Level 1 Masterclass access card, and a finished Love Heart coaster pair. Use the attached Love Heart design exactly as supplied. Do not alter the artwork, shape, colours, proportions, grout, edges, scale, or layout.]
🧩 Product Details
Product name: Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2
Kit type: Complete physical mosaic kit + Level 1 learning experience
Finished project: 2 Love Heart mosaic coasters
Skill level: Beginner / Level 1
Method: Direct method
Course access: Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass included
Physical materials: Included
Availability: Australia only
Best for: Complete beginners, mindful makers, creative gift buyers, adults, heart lovers, symbolic art lovers, people exploring self-acceptance, asexual or aromantic identity, emotional boundaries, non-physical love, and anyone wanting to learn how to mosaic properly from the beginning
This is the most supported set-of-2 Love Heart physical kit option.
It gives you both the materials to make your coasters and the learning support to understand what you are doing as you go.
📦 What’s Included
Your Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Set of 2 Kit includes:
Materials to make 2 Love Heart coasters
2 coaster bases
Tesserae for the full Love Heart design
Grout
Adhesive
Printed Love Heart template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Basic tools
Video tutorials
Maker support through the studio
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access
Careful, luxurious packaging for safe giftable delivery
This kit is designed so you can open the box, feel supported, and begin your first mosaic project with confidence.
🫧 What You Provide
You will need to provide:
Water
Protected work surface
Small container or bowl for grout mixing
Paper towel or cloth
Time to enjoy the process slowly
Everything else is prepared to help you begin your Love Heart coaster project in a calm, beginner-friendly way.
[Image suggestion: Clear contents image showing the Love Heart Level 1 physical kit laid out neatly: two coaster bases, red tesserae, grout, adhesive, basic tools, printed template, instructions, reference image, and Level 1 Masterclass access card. Add a small card reading “materials + Masterclass included.” Keep the Love Heart design exactly faithful to the supplied artwork.]
❤️ The Story Behind the Love Heart Coasters
In a quiet corner of a sunlit room, a heart rested calmly.
Its surface shimmered in layered shades of deep, reflective red, catching the light with warmth, depth, and quiet understanding.
It had always known love.
The way it sparkled in laughter.
The way it glimmered in thoughtful words.
The way it pulsed in loyalty, care, and presence.
But this heart loved differently.
It did not feel the urge for touch in the way others seemed to.
It did not need kisses, physical closeness, or sexual connection to know that love was real.
Its love was quiet.
Steady.
Thoughtful.
Reflective.
It loved emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and deeply — and that was enough.
At first, the heart wondered if something was missing.
Was it broken?
Was its love incomplete?
Was it somehow less because it did not look like the love stories it saw around it?
Then, over time, the heart learned something freeing:
Loving without sexual attraction is real.
Loving without touch is valid.
Loving differently is not lacking.
It is whole.
The heart began to notice all the ways it could give love.
Through listening without judgment.
Through showing care and thoughtfulness.
Through supporting others in quiet, meaningful ways.
Through being present without needing to be close.
Through honouring boundaries without guilt.
And in embracing this truth, the heart felt lighter.
Freer.
Full of pride.
It understood that loving differently did not mean missing out. It meant choosing how to love consciously, deeply, and authentically.
As you create your two Love Heart coasters, you are not simply placing tiles onto a base.
You are placing meaning into form.
Piece by piece, the heart appears.
Fragment by fragment, colour gathers.
Little by little, the message becomes visible:
Love is not one-size-fits-all.
When finished, your Love Heart Coasters become small everyday reminders that emotional connection, self-respect, boundaries, and non-physical love can be deeply beautiful.
A cup rests on the coaster.
The heart glows beneath it.
And the reminder stays close:
Your way of loving is valid.
Your way of loving is enough.
You are whole just as you are.
[Image suggestion: Close-up of a finished Love Heart coaster beneath a warm mug, with the second coaster beside it, styled on soft linen with gentle natural light, red tesserae, and a handwritten note reading “your way of loving is enough.” Keep the artwork unchanged.]
🎓 Why This Kit Includes Level 1 Masterclass Access
This kit is for makers who want to learn properly from the beginning.
Instead of guessing your way through your first mosaic, the Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass gives you extra support, explanation, and confidence as you work.
You’ll learn not only what to do, but why each step matters.
The Masterclass helps you understand:
How mosaic materials work together
How to set up your workspace
How to use adhesive
How to follow a design
How to place tesserae with confidence
How spacing affects the finished piece
How to prepare for grout
How to apply and clean grout
How to finish your coaster neatly
How to avoid common beginner mistakes
How to build confidence before moving into larger projects
The Love Heart coaster is a beautiful Level 1 project because it is small, structured, symbolic, and emotionally meaningful. The heart design teaches you how small pieces can create shape, warmth, contrast, balance, and story.
[Image suggestion: Laptop or tablet open to the Level 1 Masterclass beside the Love Heart kit materials, with notes labelled “direct method,” “spacing,” “adhesive,” “grout,” and “beginner confidence.” Include deep red, ruby, burgundy, rose, and blush tesserae arranged neatly nearby.]
✨ Why You’ll Love This Kit
The Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Kit is warm, practical, meaningful, and deeply supportive.
It gives you the joy of receiving a prepared physical kit while also giving you the reassurance of beginner learning support.
You’ll love this kit if you want:
A complete beginner-friendly mosaic kit
A set of 2 handmade Love Heart coasters
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access
A calm direct method project
Physical materials prepared for you
A relaxing adult craft experience
A practical finished piece you can use every day
A meaningful handmade gift idea
Extra support with materials, placement, spacing, adhesive, and grout
A gentle, confidence-building introduction to mosaics
A symbolic project about love, identity, boundaries, and self-acceptance
This is a beautiful option if you want to make one coaster to keep and one to gift, create a matching pair for your coffee table, or share a small making moment with someone you love.
It is also a powerful option for anyone learning to honour their own boundaries, reconnect with their identity, or celebrate a quieter way of loving.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
This kit introduces you to beginner mosaic making through the direct method.
The direct method means you place each tessera directly onto the coaster base, allowing you to see the Love Heart design forming as you work.
Through the physical kit and Level 1 Masterclass, you’ll practise:
Following a printed mosaic template
Understanding the direct method
Placing tesserae directly onto a coaster base
Working with adhesive
Planning spacing between pieces
Creating balance within a small design
Building curved heart shapes with tesserae
Working with red and pink colour sections
Creating contrast, warmth, and depth
Preparing for grout
Applying grout
Cleaning the mosaic surface
Finishing functional handmade coasters
Building confidence with mosaic tools and materials
This design is especially satisfying because the Love Heart structure gives your hands a clear, meaningful pattern to follow.
You do not need to make everything perfect.
A slightly uneven curve.
A tiny shift in colour.
A handmade edge.
A small change in texture.
These are not failures — they are part of the story.
Because loving differently is not about fitting a perfect shape.
It is about honesty, tenderness, boundaries, and letting each piece belong.
[Image suggestion: Process image showing hands placing deep red and burgundy tesserae into a Love Heart shape on one coaster base, with the second coaster base, printed template, adhesive, grout, tools, and Masterclass screen nearby. Warm natural light, calm beginner-friendly workspace.]
🕯️ A Slow, Supported Creative Ritual
This is not a project that asks you to rush.
The Love Heart Coaster Kit invites you to slow down.
To sit with colour.
To place one piece at a time.
To feel the texture beneath your fingers.
To enjoy the quiet focus that comes from making something by hand.
With the Level 1 Masterclass included, you are not left to figure everything out alone. You can return to the lessons when you need help, reassurance, or a clearer understanding of what comes next.
You do not need to be an artist.
You do not need mosaic experience.
You do not need to make it perfect.
You simply need a place to begin.
And this kit gives you that beginning.
💫 The Meaning of the Love Heart Design
The Love Heart carries a gentle question:
What if my way of loving is different — and still completely whole?
That feeling sits at the heart of this project.
Each shade has a place.
Each fragment contributes to the whole.
Each small imperfection becomes part of the heart’s story.
The finished coasters become small daily reminders that love does not have to follow one path to be real.
They speak to:
Self-acceptance
Asexual love
Aromantic identity
Non-physical affection
Emotional intimacy
Healthy boundaries
Self-respect
Quiet care
Thoughtful connection
Love without pressure
Being whole as you are
They are practical objects, yes — but they also carry a quiet message of love, identity, tenderness, and truth.
A cup rests on the coaster.
The heart sits beneath it.
And the reminder stays close:
You are allowed to love differently.
You are allowed to have boundaries.
You are allowed to be whole without changing yourself for anyone.
[Image suggestion: Finished Love Heart coaster pair beside a journal, candle, cup of tea, warm fabric, dried flowers, red tesserae, and golden window light, styled as a reflective creative moment. Add a small handwritten card reading “whole as you are.”]
🎁 A Meaningful Gift or Self-Gift
The Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Kit makes a thoughtful gift for someone who wants to try mosaics with support.
It is perfect for:
Complete beginners
Creative friends
Mindful makers
Adults who enjoy relaxing craft kits
People starting a new hobby
Someone exploring self-acceptance
Asexual or aromantic loved ones
Heart lovers
Symbolic art lovers
People who value emotional connection
People who honour gentle boundaries
DIY homewares lovers
People who love meaningful art
Thoughtful self-care gifts
A gentle introduction to mosaic making
The finished pair can be used on a coffee table, bedside table, desk, studio bench, reading corner, creative altar, or quiet tea space.
This kit is especially lovely for someone who would enjoy not just making a project, but learning a new skill in a calm and supported way.
It is a gift that says:
Your love is valid.
Your boundaries matter.
You can learn slowly.
You can make something beautiful with your own hands.
You are already whole.
[Image suggestion: Gift-style image of the Love Heart Level 1 kit in premium packaging with ribbon, tissue paper, a Masterclass access card, and the finished coaster pair nearby. Use warm reds, blush, burgundy, soft neutrals, gentle romantic light, and self-acceptance styling.]
📦 Shipping & Availability
Physical kits are available Australia only.
Free Australia-wide shipping applies to physical kits.
Each kit is carefully packed for safe delivery, with attention given to making the unboxing feel beautiful, thoughtful, and special.
Orders placed before Friday 12pm ship Monday.
Digital Masterclass access is included with this kit, but the physical materials are shipped within Australia only.
[Image suggestion: Branded unboxing image showing the Love Heart kit nestled in tissue paper with tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed instructions, Masterclass access card, and a Shimmer & Whimsy House card. Keep the design/template unchanged and style only the surrounding packaging.]
💛 Art That Gives Back
Every Love Heart purchase carries meaning beyond the making.
10% of proceeds support organisations fighting sexual violence.
When you choose this kit, you are not only beginning your mosaic journey — you are helping creativity, care, and meaningful change ripple outward.
[Image suggestion: Soft branded image showing the Love Heart physical kit, Level 1 Masterclass access card, Shimmer & Whimsy House logo, and a small card reading “10% of this purchase went towards fighting sexual violence.” Keep the design/template unchanged and style only the surrounding props.]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a physical kit?
Yes. This is a physical Love Heart Coaster kit for making a set of 2 coasters.
Does this include Level 1 Masterclass access?
Yes. This kit includes Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass access.
How many coasters does this kit make?
This kit includes materials to make 2 Love Heart coasters.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. This is one of the most supported beginner options because it includes both physical materials and Level 1 Masterclass access.
What method does this kit use?
This kit uses the direct method, where tesserae are placed directly onto the coaster base.
Are materials included?
Yes. This kit includes the core physical materials needed to make 2 Love Heart coasters, including coaster bases, tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed template, step-by-step instructions, reference image, basic tools, video tutorials, maker support, and Level 1 Masterclass access.
What do I need to provide?
You will need water, a protected work surface, and a small container or bowl for grout mixing.
Is this different from the standard set of 2 physical kit?
Yes. The standard set of 2 physical kit includes the materials and instructions, but does not include Level 1 Masterclass access. This version includes the physical kit plus the Masterclass for extra beginner learning support.
Can I gift this kit?
Yes. This kit makes a beautiful creative gift, especially for someone who wants to learn mosaics with guidance, loves heart-themed art, enjoys symbolic craft, or values meaningful self-acceptance gifts.
Is this a self-acceptance or identity-themed kit?
Yes. The Love Heart design is meaningful for anyone drawn to loving differently, emotional connection, boundaries, asexual or aromantic love, self-respect, and being whole as you are.
Does this ship internationally?
No. Physical kits are currently available Australia only.
Can the finished coasters be used?
Yes. Once completed and finished correctly, the Love Heart coasters are designed to be practical, usable coasters as well as small handmade artworks.
🔗 Suggested Internal Links
Love Heart Digital Design-Only Template
Love Heart Digital Design & Instructions Kit
Love Heart Level 1 Digital Kit + Masterclass Access
Love Heart Physical Kit — Set of 2
Love Heart Physical Kit — Set of 4
Love Heart Deluxe 2-Person Experience
Level 1 Mosaic Masterclass
Mosaic Coaster Kits Collection
Beginner-Friendly Mosaic Kits
Mindful Craft Kits for Adults
Heart Mosaic Kits
Self-Acceptance Gifts
Pride-Inspired Art Kits
Meaningful DIY Gifts
Beginner’s Guide to Direct Method Mosaics
Creative Healing Through Mosaic Making
🛒 Begin Your Mosaic Journey With a Pair of Love Heart Coasters
Two hearts.
Two small handmade artworks.
One calm, supported beginning.
The Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 gives you the materials, instructions, and Masterclass support to begin mosaic making with confidence.
Open the kit.
Follow the lessons.
Place each piece.
Watch the hearts slowly form.
And create something useful, symbolic, warm, and beautifully your own.
For the love that does not need to explain itself.
For the boundaries that protect your peace.
For the quiet ways you care.
For the truth that you are already whole.
Choose the Level 1 Love Heart Coaster Physical Kit — Set of 2 and begin your mosaic journey with support, one tiny fragment at a time.
❤️ 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, 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.

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🦋 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.

Explore The Iris Coaster Collection-
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.
