🍏 Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kits

An A2-Sized Story of Betrayal, Reflection, and Purposeful Growth

Create Poisoned Apple one careful tile at a time.

The Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit is a dramatic, story-led mosaic project designed for makers who want a meaningful creative experience about betrayal, reflection, emotional resilience, boundaries, and purposeful growth. As an A2 size Level 2 / Skill Builder design, Poisoned Apple gives you a larger, more immersive making experience while still staying approachable and supported.

Inspired by the pain of being hurt by someone you trusted — and the wisdom that can grow from reflection — Poisoned Apple invites you to slow down, settle in, and create something bold, symbolic, and emotionally powerful.

Whether you choose a digital pattern, a guided digital kit, or a complete physical kit delivered to your door, Poisoned Apple is designed to give you a reflective creative experience — and a finished piece that reminds you that betrayal does not erase your worth.

This follows the same A2 Level 2 kit structure as your Cursed Rose kit page, adapted here for Poisoned Apple.

[Image suggestion: Premium hero image showing the Poisoned Apple kit range together — printed A2 template, red, green, black, white, gold, and deep shadow tile pieces, tools, backing board, gift packaging, and a finished Poisoned Apple reference image. Keep the Poisoned Apple design completely faithful and unchanged.]

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🌿 Choose Your Poisoned Apple Kit Option

Poisoned Apple is available in 7 different kit options, so customers can choose the version that best suits their materials, confidence level, budget, and creative style.

Some options are digital only, some include instructions and learning support, and some are complete physical kits with materials included.

Please choose carefully — each kit variant includes different items.

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🧩 Kit 1 — Design-Only Digital Pattern

Poisoned Apple Mosaic | Digital Mosaic Template | Level 2 Design Only

Format: Digital design-only template
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who already have their own mosaic supplies
Course access: not included
Physical materials: not included
Display board: not included
Finished size: A2 size

This is the most flexible Poisoned Apple option.

The design-only digital pattern gives you the creative foundation to recreate Poisoned Apple using your own tiles, grout, adhesive, tools, board, and colour choices.

It is ideal if you already have mosaic materials at home and simply want the Poisoned Apple design structure to guide your making.

Because Poisoned Apple is a Level 2 design, this option gives you room to practise colour contrast, directional flow, controlled spacing, symbolic markings, and thoughtful tile placement while still feeling supported by the pattern.

What’s Included

Poisoned Apple mosaic design/template
Printable A2 pattern
Finished reference image
Basic layout guidance
Story-led apple artwork concept

What’s Not Included

Tiles
Grout
Adhesive
Baseboard
Hanging hardware
Tools
Printed instructions
Physical materials
Course access
Postage

Choose this option if: you want the Poisoned Apple design only and already have your own mosaic supplies.

[Image suggestion: Clean flat lay of the Poisoned Apple printable A2 template beside red, glossy apple-toned tiles, green poison-toned tiles, black shadow pieces, white skull-detail accents, and gold highlights. Add a small card reading “Design only — materials not included.”]

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📥 Kit 2 — Digital Design + Instructions

Poisoned Apple Mosaic | Digital Design + Step-by-Step Instructions

Format: Digital download
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who want more guidance than a template
Course access: not included
Physical materials: not included
Display board: not included
Finished size: A2 size

This option includes the Poisoned Apple design plus written guidance to help you create the mosaic using your own materials.

It is ideal for makers who want structure, instructions, and support, but do not need a physical kit posted to them.

You can download the files, print the template, source your materials locally, and work through the project at your own pace.

This is especially useful for confident creatives, international makers, or anyone who already has access to tiles, grout, adhesive, and tools.

What’s Included

Poisoned Apple digital design files
Printable A2 template
Step-by-step written instructions
Materials and tools guidance
Placement and flow support
Basic andamento guidance
Colour planning guidance
Multi-coloured grout guidance
Finished reference image

What’s Not Included

Physical tiles
Grout
Adhesive
Baseboard
Hanging hardware
Tools
Printed materials
Physical postage
Course access

Choose this option if: you want the Poisoned Apple design and instructions, but prefer to source your own materials.

[Image suggestion: Laptop or tablet showing the Poisoned Apple files beside printed instructions, colour notes, red and green tile samples, and a cup of tea in moody fairytale studio light.]

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🎓 Kit 3 — Digital Design + Instructions + Level 2 Course

Poisoned Apple Mosaic | Digital Kit + Level 2 Skill Builder Course

Format: Digital design, instructions, and course access
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who want structured learning without a physical kit
Course access: Level 2 course included
Physical materials: not included
Display board: not included
Finished size: A2 size

This is the complete digital learning option for Poisoned Apple.

It includes the digital design, written instructions, and Level 2 course support, making it ideal for makers who want to build confidence while learning more about technique, flow, grout colour, contrast, and thoughtful creative decision-making.

Poisoned Apple is a beautiful Level 2 study because the apple form gives you strong curves, clear colour contrast, expressive poison streaks, reflective highlights, and dramatic symbolic detail.

Through this version, you are not just following a design — you are learning how to make more intentional mosaic choices.

What’s Included

Poisoned Apple digital design files
Printable A2 template
Step-by-step written instructions
Level 2 course access
Andamento guidance
Colour planning support
Multi-coloured grout guidance
Tile placement support
Creative confidence-building lessons
Finished reference image

What’s Not Included

Physical tiles
Grout
Adhesive
Baseboard
Hanging hardware
Tools
Printed materials
Physical postage

Choose this option if: you want Poisoned Apple as a guided learning experience, but you are happy to use your own supplies.

[Image suggestion: Calm learning workspace with the Poisoned Apple digital files open on a tablet, printed notes, red, green, black, and gold colour planning swatches, tile samples, and a course access card reading “Level 2 Skill Builder.”]

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🎁 Kit 4 — Physical Mosaic Materials Kit

Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit | A2 Size Materials Kit

Format: Physical kit
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who want the design and materials, but already have tools
Course access: not included
Physical materials: included
Display format: A2 size mosaic

This option is for makers who want the physical Poisoned Apple materials delivered to them, but do not need a full tool set.

It includes the core items needed to create the A2 size mosaic, including the board, tiles, grout, adhesive, hanging hardware, template, and instructions.

It is ideal if you have already purchased a kit before and still have your tools ready to use.

What’s Included

Premium A2 size baseboard
Poisoned Apple mosaic design
Tiles for the full design
Grout
Adhesive
Hanging hardware
Printed template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Careful packaging for safe delivery

What’s Not Included

Full tool kit
Course access
Digital course lessons
Extra tools unless specifically stated

You Provide

Water
Protected work surface
Mixing container
Cloth or sponge
Your own mosaic tools

Choose this option if: you already have tools and want the physical Poisoned Apple materials only.

[Image suggestion: Poisoned Apple materials laid out neatly — A2 baseboard, tiles, grout, adhesive, hanging hardware, template, and instructions. Use glossy red apple tones, toxic green accents, black shadows, and gothic fairytale styling.]

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🛠 Kit 5 — Complete Physical Mosaic Kit

Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit | Complete A2 Size Kit

Format: Complete physical kit
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who want everything prepared for them
Course access: not included unless specifically stated
Physical materials: included
Display format: A2 size mosaic

This is the complete physical Poisoned Apple making experience.

It includes the materials you need to create your own A2 size mosaic, along with step-by-step instructions and ongoing maker support through the studio.

This is the best option for customers who want to open the box and feel ready to begin.

Poisoned Apple’s A2 size gives the design emotional presence, while the Level 2 techniques introduce creative growth through curved andamento, dramatic colour contrast, symbolic markings, and multi-coloured grouting.

What’s Included

Premium A2 size baseboard
Poisoned Apple mosaic design
Tiles for the full design
Grout
Adhesive
Hanging hardware
Printed template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Access to ongoing maker support through the studio
Careful packaging for safe delivery

First Kit Bonus

Free complete tool kit with your first eligible kit, where applicable.

Please check the listing details for the exact tool inclusions.

You Provide

Water
A protected work surface
Small container or bowl for grout mixing
Cloth or sponge for clean-up
Time and space to enjoy the process slowly

Choose this option if: you want the full physical kit experience and would like the materials prepared for you.

[Image suggestion: Premium hero shot of the Poisoned Apple kit opened beautifully with tiles, board, grout, adhesive, hanging hardware, printed instructions, dark ribbon, orchard leaves, red apples, and moody golden light.]

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🍏 Kit 6 — Level 2 Physical Kit + Skill Builder Course

Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit | Complete Physical Kit + Level 2 Course

Format: Physical kit with course access
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: makers who want materials plus deeper technique support
Course access: Level 2 course included
Physical materials: included
Display format: A2 size mosaic

This option combines the complete physical Poisoned Apple kit with Level 2 learning support.

It is ideal for makers who want the convenience of having the physical materials prepared for them, while also receiving more guidance on technique, flow, grout colour, curved form, colour contrast, and creative decision-making.

Poisoned Apple is especially suited to Level 2 learning because the apple form naturally encourages strong circular movement, while the green poison streaks and skull-like markings introduce expressive detail and dramatic storytelling.

This kit helps you move beyond simply filling a shape and begin thinking more intentionally about how your tiles create shine, danger, reflection, caution, and meaning.

What’s Included

Premium A2 size baseboard
Poisoned Apple mosaic design
Tiles for the full design
Grout
Adhesive
Hanging hardware
Printed template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Level 2 course access
Andamento guidance
Multi-coloured grout guidance
Creative confidence-building support
Access to ongoing maker support through the studio

You Provide

Water
Protected work surface
Mixing container
Cloth or sponge
Time to enjoy the process slowly

🧩 What You Learn in Level 2

In this Level 2 kit, you’ll explore:

Andamento and directional tile flow
Multi-coloured grouting
Adding texture and depth
Creating movement through rounded apple forms
Using colour to support mood and symbolism
Building confidence with spacing and placement
Working with a larger expressive fairytale design
Creating contrast between red apple glow and green poison detail
Making a finished A2 mosaic with more artistic intention

Choose this option if: you want the complete physical Poisoned Apple kit plus structured Level 2 learning support.

[Image suggestion: Poisoned Apple mosaic in progress with tiles placed around the apple curve, green poison streaks, skull-like markings, course notes nearby, colour planning swatches, and tools arranged neatly.]

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✨ Kit 7 — Deluxe Gift Kit

Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit | Deluxe Level 2 Gift Experience

Format: Deluxe physical kit
Skill level: Level 2 / Skill Builder
Best for: gifts, self-gifts, premium presentation, and slow creative rituals
Course access: included only if stated in the listing
Physical materials: included
Display format: A2 size mosaic

This is the most elevated Poisoned Apple kit option.

The Deluxe Gift Kit is designed for customers who want the making experience to feel extra special from the moment it arrives.

It includes the physical Poisoned Apple kit materials with a more premium presentation, making it ideal for thoughtful gifts, creative self-care, birthdays, fairytale lovers, gothic art lovers, mosaic lovers, and anyone drawn to meaningful art about betrayal, reflection, and growth.

This version turns Poisoned Apple into more than a craft kit.

It becomes a slow creative ritual — something beautiful to open, make, finish, display, and remember.

What’s Included

Premium A2 size baseboard
Poisoned Apple mosaic design
Tiles for the full design
Grout
Adhesive
Hanging hardware
Printed template
Step-by-step instructions
Finished reference image
Premium gift-style packaging
Studio support
Optional Level 2 course access if included in the listing
Carefully packed delivery

Possible Deluxe Additions

Depending on how you set up this variant, the deluxe version could include:

Gold tissue paper
Ribbon
Gift note
Extra printed story card
Premium packaging
Bonus creative card
Level 2 course access
Upgraded presentation box

Only include these in the final listing if they are truly included.

Choose this option if: you want Poisoned Apple as a premium giftable mosaic experience with a more elevated presentation.

[Image suggestion: Deluxe Poisoned Apple kit styled as a gift with ribbon, dark green tissue, soft linen, red apple details, warm golden light, and a card reading “Not naïve. Not bitter. Wise.”]

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🧩 Quick Variant Guide

Choose Kit 1 if you only want the design template.

Choose Kit 2 if you want the design plus instructions.

Choose Kit 3 if you want digital files plus Level 2 course support.

Choose Kit 4 if you want the physical materials but already have tools.

Choose Kit 5 if you want the complete physical kit.

Choose Kit 6 if you want the complete physical kit plus Level 2 learning support.

Choose Kit 7 if you want the most giftable, premium Poisoned Apple kit experience.

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❓ Important Customer Note

Each Poisoned Apple variant includes different items.

Digital kits are downloads only. No physical materials are shipped.

Physical kits include materials according to the selected variant.

Course access is only included in the variants that specifically say course access is included.

Please read the selected kit option carefully before purchasing.

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🛠 Level 2 — Skill Builder

Poisoned Apple is a Level 2 mosaic kit, designed for makers who are ready to build confidence and expand their creative toolkit.

This is not an overwhelming advanced project, but the larger A2 size gives you more space to practise flow, rhythm, colour, contrast, and expressive tile placement.

Through Poisoned Apple, you’ll begin learning how mosaic flow can change the feeling of a design.

You’ll practise how tile direction can guide the eye, how grout colour can add depth, and how small creative decisions can make an apple feel glossy, wounded, dangerous, reflective, and alive.

🧩 What You Learn in Level 2

In this Level 2 kit, you’ll explore:

Andamento and directional tile flow
Multi-coloured grouting
Adding texture and depth
Creating movement through rounded apple shapes
Building confidence with spacing and placement
Using colour to support mood and emotion
Working with a larger but supported design
Developing patience and creative rhythm
Making a finished A2 mosaic with more artistic intention

Level 2 is where your mosaics begin to feel more personal.

You are still supported by the design and instructions, but you are also invited to experiment, notice, adjust, and grow.

Poisoned Apple is especially lovely for this stage because the apple’s rounded form encourages curved flow, while the poison streaks invite expressive contrast, emotional symbolism, and dramatic colour choices.

[Image suggestion: Close-up process image of Poisoned Apple being made, showing curved apple andamento, glossy red tile direction, green poison streaks, skull-like markings, and grout planning notes.]

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⏳ How Long Will It Take?

Poisoned Apple is a larger A2 size Level 2 mosaic design, making it more substantial than a small hanging kit while still offering clear structure and support.

Most makers can expect the project to take approximately:

20 to 60 hours

The exact time will depend on your pace, confidence, cutting style, drying times, tile size, and how much detail you choose to add.

This makes Poisoned Apple perfect for a slow creative project, a meaningful making ritual, or a larger mosaic experience stretched over several peaceful sessions.

There is no need to rush.

This kit is designed to be enjoyed slowly.

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🍎 The Story Behind Poisoned Apple

Once, an apple hung high in the orchard.

Red.
Radiant.
Catching every sunbeam.

It was proud of its shine, confident in its sweetness, and eager to be shared.

Then one day, a hand came.

Gentle.
Careful.
Seemingly kind.

The apple trusted.

It offered its ripest glow, its brightest promise.

But the hand was not true.

It picked the apple and dipped it into green, corrosive poison. The apple’s skin twisted into strange streaks, forming faint skull-like patterns. Tears ran down its glossy face.

Pain flared.

Confusion.
Loss.
Betrayal.

For a long moment, the apple trembled. The orchard felt colder. It had been touched by betrayal, and nothing would ever be quite the same.

Then, slowly, the apple began to reflect.

Why did I trust so quickly?
What did I miss?
How can I protect myself and those I care for in the future?

In that reflection, the apple discovered something powerful:

The poison did not take away its value.

It did not erase its sweetness.
It did not make the apple worthless.
It did not turn trust into foolishness.

Instead, it left lessons.

The apple learned to recognise intention and timing. It learned that it could shine fully and remain cautious. It learned that the marks of betrayal could become guidance — not only for itself, but for anyone who might come after.

And that was growth.

When a child named Liora came to the orchard, she approached with respect, patience, and curiosity. The apple let her near, but only because it had learned how to choose wisely.

Its poison-streaked surface glimmered in the sunlight, no longer a symbol of shame, but of wisdom earned.

Its skull-like tears told a story:

Of danger, yes.
But also of resilience.
Reflection.
Purpose.

The apple realised that true growth does not come from avoiding harm entirely. It comes from reflecting on what happened, learning the lessons, and using that knowledge to protect yourself and help others.

From then on, it glowed differently.

Not naïve.
Not bitter.
But wise, cautious, and purposeful.

It had been poisoned.

But it had also grown.

And that growth was its own gift.

[Image suggestion: Emotional lifestyle image of the Poisoned Apple design beside soft linen, dark green ribbon, red and green tiles, orchard leaves, and a handwritten card reading “The poison did not erase its sweetness.”]

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✨ Why You’ll Love Making Poisoned Apple

Poisoned Apple is bold, reflective, and deeply satisfying to create.

It gives you enough structure to feel supported, while still offering room for creative expression.

You’ll love this kit if you want:

A meaningful creative escape
A larger A2 mosaic project
A gothic fairytale apple design
A project about betrayal, wisdom, and growth
A chance to practise curved andamento
A chance to explore multi-coloured grout
A thoughtful gift for a creative person
A project that feels reflective and symbolic
A finished piece you can display with pride

The finished Poisoned Apple mosaic brings emotional depth into your space — not in a loud way, but in the powerful, cautionary way of something handmade with care.

[Image suggestion: Finished Poisoned Apple A2 mosaic displayed in a cosy creative corner with warm light, dark timber, soft neutral styling, orchard leaves, and red-green accents.]

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🎁 A Thoughtful Gift or Self-Gift

Poisoned Apple makes a beautiful gift for someone who loves:

Fairytales
Gothic art
Mosaic art
Symbolic artwork
Meaningful creative projects
Slow craft
Emotional storytelling
Handmade home décor
Reflective self-care
Art about betrayal, caution, resilience, and growth

It is also a powerful self-gift for those moments when you need to step away from the noise of life and reconnect with your hands, your breath, and your own creative rhythm.

Treat yourself — you’ve earned this creative moment.

[Image suggestion: Poisoned Apple kit wrapped with ribbon beside a gift card, orchard leaves, dark green fabric, red and green tiles, and soft golden light.]

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📦 Bonus & Shipping

Orders placed before Friday 12 PM ship the following Monday.

Free shipping Australia-wide.

Each physical kit is carefully packed for safe delivery, with care taken to protect your materials and keep the experience feeling special from the moment it arrives.

Digital kits are downloads only. No physical materials are shipped with digital products.

For makers worldwide, the digital options are a flexible way to create Poisoned Apple using your own locally sourced materials.

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🌱 Made With Care

Each Poisoned Apple kit is made with care — for the art, for you, and for the world.

Shimmer & Whimsy House is moving steadily toward 100% environmentally friendly materials and practices, choosing more thoughtful packaging and kit materials wherever possible.

This is slow craft with a softer footprint.

A meaningful artwork.
A quiet ritual.
A creative moment made with intention.

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💛 Art That Gives Back

Every Poisoned Apple purchase carries meaning beyond the making.

10% of proceeds support survivors of sexual violence, turning creativity, beauty, and story into real-world impact.

When you choose Poisoned Apple, you are not only choosing a meaningful creative project. You are helping that meaning ripple outward through care, compassion, and support.

[Image suggestion: Lifestyle image of the Poisoned Apple kit beside the Shimmer & Whimsy House logo and a small elegant card reading: “10% of this purchase went towards fighting sexual violence.” Keep it warm, proud, and not visually overwhelming.]

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🛒 Make Poisoned Apple Your Way

A radiant apple.
A painful betrayal.
An A2 size Level 2 mosaic full of reflection, caution, resilience, and purposeful growth.

The Poisoned Apple Mosaic Kit gives you the creative foundation to bring this powerful fairytale story to life in the way that suits you best — from digital pattern to complete physical kit.

Choose your kit option, gather your creative courage, and make Poisoned Apple one small tile at a time.