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Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2

Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2

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❤️ Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2

A Beginner-Friendly Mosaic Coaster Kit About Loving Differently, Boundaries & Being Whole

Create your own set of 2 Love Heart Mosaic Coasters with this warm, meaningful, beginner-friendly physical mosaic kit.

Designed for makers in Australia, this kit includes the physical materials needed to create two Love Heart coasters using the direct method. It is a gentle, grounding project for anyone who wants to slow down, work with their hands, and create something that celebrates emotional connection, self-acceptance, healthy boundaries, and love that does not have to follow a script.

The Love Heart design is small enough to feel achievable, but meaningful enough to become more than just a handmade coaster.

Each finished piece becomes a quiet reminder:

Your way of loving is valid.
Your way of connecting is enough.
You are whole just as you are.

Choose this kit if you want the physical materials for a set of 2 Love Heart coasters delivered to your door, without needing the full Masterclass option.

[Image suggestion: Premium flat lay showing two coaster bases, deep red, burgundy, ruby, rose, and soft pink tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed Love Heart template, instructions, ribbon, tissue paper, and a finished coaster pair. Use the attached Love Heart design exactly as supplied. Do not alter the artwork, shape, colours, grout, proportions, edges, or layout. Style with warm sunlight, a mug, soft linen, and a small card reading “your way of loving is enough.”]


🧩 Product Details

Product name: Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2
Kit type: Physical materials kit
Finished project: 2 Love Heart mosaic coasters
Skill level: Beginner / Level 1
Method: Direct method
Course access: Not included
Physical materials: Included
Availability: Australia only
Best for: Beginners, mindful makers, heart lovers, symbolic art lovers, adults, creative gift buyers, people exploring self-acceptance, asexual or aromantic identity, non-physical love, emotional boundaries, and anyone wanting a meaningful DIY mosaic project

This is a physical kit designed to help you create a matching pair of handmade Love Heart coasters.


📦 What’s Included

Your Love Heart Coasters Set of 2 Physical Kit includes:

Materials to make 2 Love Heart coasters
2 coaster bases
Tesserae for the Love Heart design
Grout
Adhesive
Printed Love Heart template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Careful, giftable packaging for safe delivery

This kit gives you the core materials needed to sit down and begin your Love Heart coaster project with confidence.


🫧 What You Provide

You will need to provide:

Water
Protected work surface
Mixing container or small bowl
Paper towel or cloth
A little time to enjoy the process slowly

This kit is designed to feel simple and approachable, especially for beginners who want the materials prepared for them.


⚠️ What’s Not Included

This kit does not include:

Level 1 Masterclass access
Digital course lessons
Extra tools unless specifically stated
International shipping

For deeper beginner learning support, choose the Love Heart Level 1 Digital Kit + Masterclass Access or the physical kit variant that specifically includes Masterclass access.

[Image suggestion: Clear product contents image showing the Love Heart physical kit laid out neatly: two coaster bases, red tesserae, grout, adhesive, printed instructions, template, and reference image. Include a small note card saying “physical materials included — Masterclass not included.” Keep the Love Heart design exactly faithful to the supplied artwork.]


❤️ The Story Behind the Love Heart Coasters

In the quiet corner of a sunlit room, a heart rested calmly.

Its surface shimmered in layered shades of deep, reflective red, catching the light in small flashes of warmth, depth, and 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 quiet 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 making something decorative.

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 enough.

[Image suggestion: Close-up of a finished Love Heart coaster beneath a warm mug, with the second coaster beside it. Style on soft linen with golden natural light, red tesserae nearby, and a handwritten card reading “whole just as you are.” Keep the design unchanged.]


✨ Why You’ll Love This Kit

The Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit is meaningful, useful, beginner friendly, and emotionally gentle.

It gives you the satisfaction of making a real mosaic without the pressure of starting a large project.

You’ll love this kit if you want:

A beginner-friendly mosaic coaster kit
A relaxing adult craft project
A set of 2 handmade heart coasters
A direct method mosaic project
Physical materials prepared for you
A mindful creative activity
A practical finished piece you can use every day
A thoughtful handmade gift idea
A symbolic craft about love, boundaries, and identity
A small but satisfying introduction to mosaics
A project about self-acceptance and loving differently

The set of 2 is especially lovely because you can make one to keep and one to gift, create a matching pair for your coffee table, or share the making process with someone close to you.

It is also a beautiful 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-friendly 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 form as you work.

Through this project, you’ll practise:

Following a printed mosaic template
Placing tesserae onto a coaster base
Working with adhesive
Creating a balanced heart design
Building curved heart shapes
Working with red and pink colour tones
Creating contrast and depth
Thinking about spacing
Preparing for grout
Applying grout
Cleaning the mosaic surface
Finishing a functional handmade coaster

The Love Heart design gives your hands a clear, meaningful pattern to follow, making it a lovely first mosaic project.

You do not need to make it perfect.

A handmade curve.
A tiny shift in spacing.
A colour choice that feels personal.
A line that carries your own rhythm.

These are not failures.

They are part of the piece.

Part of the learning.

Part of the quiet beauty of making something meaningful by hand.

[Image suggestion: Process image showing hands placing deep red and burgundy tesserae into a heart shape on one coaster base while the second base, printed Love Heart template, grout, adhesive, and tile bowls sit nearby. Warm natural light, beginner-friendly creative workspace, calm and inviting.]


🕯️ A Slow, Satisfying Creative Ritual

This is not a project that asks you to rush.

The Love Heart Coasters Kit invites you to slow down.

To sit with colour.

To place one piece at a time.

To watch a heart slowly appear beneath your hands.

The small format feels contained and achievable. The heart design feels warm and symbolic. The process gives your hands something steady to do while your mind settles into the quiet rhythm of making.

You do not need to be an artist.

You do not need mosaic experience.

You do not need every piece to sit perfectly.

You simply need a protected surface, a little time, and the willingness to begin.

By the end, you will have two handmade coasters that are practical, personal, and full of meaning.


💫 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 kit.

Each fragment has a place.

Each shade of red contributes to the whole.

Each small imperfection becomes part of the 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

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: Reflective lifestyle image of the Love Heart coaster pair beside a journal, pen, warm drink, soft linen, and red tile samples. Include a small handwritten note reading “love does not have to follow a script.” Keep the artwork exactly as supplied.]


🎁 A Meaningful Gift or Self-Gift

The Love Heart Coasters Set of 2 Kit makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves symbolic craft, handmade homewares, meaningful heart designs, or slow creative projects.

It is perfect for:

Heart lovers
Mindful makers
Creative friends
Beginner mosaic learners
Adults who enjoy relaxing craft kits
People exploring self-acceptance
Asexual or aromantic loved ones
People who value emotional connection
People who honour gentle boundaries
Tea and coffee lovers
Slow weekend projects
Self-care gifts
Handmade gift making
Anyone who enjoys symbolic art

The finished pair can be used on a coffee table, bedside table, desk, studio bench, reading corner, creative altar, or quiet tea space.

It is especially meaningful for someone who needs a reminder that their way of loving is not too little, too much, or wrong.

It is simply theirs.

[Image suggestion: Gift-style image of the Love Heart physical kit in premium packaging with ribbon, tissue paper, a handwritten gift note, and the finished coaster pair nearby. Use warm reds, blush tones, neutral linen, soft romantic light, and an emotionally supportive self-acceptance theme.]


📦 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.

[Image suggestion: Branded shipping and unboxing image showing the Love Heart kit nestled in tissue paper with tesserae, printed instructions, and a small Shimmer & Whimsy House card. Keep the Love Heart template/design 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 creating something beautiful and useful for your home — you are helping creativity, care, and meaningful change ripple outward.

[Image suggestion: Soft branded image showing the Love Heart kit beside the 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 Coasters kit for making a set of 2 coasters.

How many coasters does this kit make?

This kit includes materials to make 2 Love Heart coasters.

Is this beginner friendly?

Yes. The Love Heart coaster is designed as a beginner-friendly Level 1 mosaic project.

What method does this kit use?

This kit uses the direct method, where tesserae are placed directly onto the coaster base.

Does this include Level 1 Masterclass access?

No. This set of 2 physical kit does not include Level 1 Masterclass access.

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, instructions, and reference image.

What do I need to provide?

You will need water, a protected work surface, and a mixing container or small bowl.

Can I gift this kit?

Yes. This kit makes a beautiful creative gift, especially for someone who enjoys mindful making, heart-themed art, symbolic craft, handmade homewares, or beginner-friendly mosaic projects.

Is this a self-acceptance or identity-themed kit?

Yes. The Love Heart design is about 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 I choose different colours?

The kit comes with materials prepared for the Love Heart design. For full creative freedom with your own colours, choose a digital version and source your own materials.

Are the finished coasters functional?

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 Complete Set of 4 Physical Kit
Love Heart Complete Set of 2 + Level 1 Masterclass Kit
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


🛒 Create a Pair of Love Heart Coasters by Hand

A heart.

Two small coasters.

A quiet creative moment you can hold in your hands.

The Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2 gives you the materials and guidance to create a meaningful pair of handmade mosaic coasters at home.

Open the kit.

Place each piece.

Let the heart 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 Love Heart Coasters Physical Kit — Set of 2 and create a pair of meaningful mosaic coasters, 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.

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