{"product_id":"the-cursed-rose-mosaic-mosaic-template-🛠-level-2-design-only","title":"The Cursed Rose Mosaic | Mosaic Template | 🛠 Level 2 (Design Only)","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"rtldk7\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e🌹 The Cursed Rose\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"139m9gn\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eDesign-Only Mosaic Kit \/ Mosaic Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eCreate \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e in your own materials, your own colours, and your own creative rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eCursed Rose Design-Only Mosaic Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the artwork plan and creative structure to recreate \u003cem data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose\u003c\/em\u003e as a mosaic — without the full materials kit. It is perfect for mosaic makers who already have tiles, tools, adhesive, grout, and a backing board, but want a meaningful design to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is a story-led mosaic design inspired by love, heartbreak, emotional resilience, self-acceptance, boundaries, and the quiet courage it takes to bloom again after being hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eHer rich red petals, shadowed depth, thorned presence, and emotionally charged form create a romantic gothic mosaic design full of beauty, tension, protection, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eThis is the ideal option if you love \u003cem data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose\u003c\/em\u003e artwork but want the freedom to choose your own tesserae, colours, materials, grout style, and final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Clean studio-lit hero image of The Cursed Rose design-only kit showing the printed\/digital mosaic template beside a finished Cursed Rose reference image, ruler, pencil, tile nippers, and loose red, burgundy, black, deep green, and gold-toned tiles. Keep The Cursed Rose artwork completely unaltered.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6e0ezt\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e🌿 A Meaningful Mosaic Design to Make Your Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is not just a flower design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eShe carries the feeling of loving deeply, being changed by heartbreak, and learning how to stay open without losing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eHer petals tell a story of tenderness.\u003cbr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eHer thorns tell a story of protection.\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eHer broken-but-beautiful form speaks to the parts of us that have been hurt, rebuilt, and made stronger through what we survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eAs a mosaic project, The Cursed Rose gives you a design full of emotional contrast and visual drama. Her petals invite rich colour blending, curved andamento, shadow work, and expressive tile placement. Her thorns and darker areas create opportunities to explore tension, direction, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Lifestyle image of The Cursed Rose mosaic template laid out on a creative table with tile strips, nippers, sketch notes, dried rose petals, ribbon, soft linen, and moody golden light. Add a small card reading: “If you come close, come gently.”]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fo4rq2\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e✨ Why You’ll Love This Design-Only Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pi8zme\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e🌹 Freedom to Use Your Own Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eThis option is made for makers who already have their own mosaic supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eYou can choose your own tile colours, glass, ceramic, stone, grout, backing board, adhesive, and finishing style. Follow The Cursed Rose closely for a faithful recreation, or use the design as a foundation for your own emotional interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003eYou might choose deep reds and burgundies for a classic romantic rose, black and gold for gothic drama, soft pinks for tenderness, or darker jewel tones for heartbreak and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eIt gives you the structure of a planned mosaic without limiting your creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Flat lay of The Cursed Rose template beside colour palette options: crimson, burgundy, black, blush pink, deep green, antique gold, and dark grout samples. Include tools, ribbon, and soft shadow for a premium romantic-gothic maker feel.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cbwetw\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003e🧩 A Beautiful Design for Practising Flow, Petals, and Emotional Contrast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is a rewarding design for practising expressive andamento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003eThe curved petal shapes encourage flowing tile direction, layered movement, and thoughtful placement. The darker sections allow you to build contrast and mood, while the thorn and stem details give structure and emotional sharpness to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003eThis makes The Cursed Rose especially lovely for mosaic makers who want to move beyond simple filling and begin creating feeling through direction, colour, texture, and spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003eIt is a design where every tile can feel intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4180\"\u003eSoftness here.\u003cbr data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003eShadow there.\u003cbr data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eProtection in the thorns.\u003cbr data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003eOpenness in the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4182\" data-end=\"4410\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Close-up process image showing The Cursed Rose petal section of the template with sample tesserae following curved petal movement. Add subtle arrows or tile placement guides showing flow around the rose form.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9ysqo6\" data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003e🖤 Inspired by Love, Heartbreak, Boundaries, and Healing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4550\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is a tribute to love that mattered — even when it hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4716\"\u003eHer story holds the ache of giving everything, the grief of being changed by someone’s absence, and the quiet strength of rebuilding yourself without becoming cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4934\"\u003eThis makes the finished mosaic more than a decorative project. It becomes a personal artwork about emotional resilience, self-protection, reflective healing, and learning that boundaries can exist without bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4990\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is for anyone who has ever had to ask:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5134\"\u003eWas it still worth it, if it hurt?\u003cbr data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5029\"\u003eCan I stay soft and still protect myself?\u003cbr data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5073\"\u003eCan I bloom again without pretending the pain never happened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5348\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Atmospheric image of The Cursed Rose design template beside dried roses, dark velvet ribbon, red tiles, gold accents, and a handwritten note reading: “Love that hurt can still mean something.”]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5353\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wpvlvl\" data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5432\"\u003e🎨 A Meaningful Project for Confident Beginners and Growing Mosaic Makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5434\" data-end=\"5650\"\u003eBecause this is the design-only version, it is best suited to makers who already feel comfortable gathering their own materials and making practical choices about substrate, adhesive, tile type, grout, and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5917\"\u003eIt is a beautiful choice for confident beginners ready for a more emotionally detailed design, intermediate makers wanting to practise petal flow and colour depth, or experienced mosaic artists who want a romantic story-led template to interpret in their own style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"6000\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose gives you room to be precise, expressive, symbolic, and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Work-in-progress image of The Cursed Rose design partially filled with mosaic tiles, showing the printed template underneath and the maker’s tile interpretation forming the red petals. Keep the artwork layout faithful and unaltered.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6259\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x5x1ux\" data-start=\"6261\" data-end=\"6299\"\u003e🥀 The Story Behind The Cursed Rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6301\" data-end=\"6337\"\u003eThey called her \u003cstrong data-start=\"6317\" data-end=\"6336\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6339\" data-end=\"6426\"\u003eNot because she wasn’t beautiful —\u003cbr data-start=\"6373\" data-end=\"6376\"\u003ebut because getting close to her was never simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6659\"\u003eHer petals were rich and full, deep red with subtle flashes that caught the light just right. Up close, you could see it: not perfect smoothness, but tiny uneven edges, like she had once been broken and carefully put back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6661\" data-end=\"6685\"\u003eAnd still — she bloomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6687\" data-end=\"6846\"\u003eOnce, her garden had been warm. She had opened easily then, without fear, without hesitation. She gave everything she had, and for a time, it felt like enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6848\" data-end=\"6864\"\u003eUntil it wasn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6866\" data-end=\"6958\"\u003eThe warmth faded. Words changed. Silences grew. The space where love had lived became heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6960\" data-end=\"7080\"\u003eWhen it ended, she was left with pieces — sharp pieces, beautiful pieces, confusing pieces she did not know how to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7105\"\u003eSo she rebuilt herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7107\" data-end=\"7206\"\u003eNot the same.\u003cbr data-start=\"7120\" data-end=\"7123\"\u003eNot untouched.\u003cbr data-start=\"7137\" data-end=\"7140\"\u003eBut stronger in the places that now had to carry more than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7208\" data-end=\"7432\"\u003eHer thorns grew in, not from bitterness, but from knowing. From understanding what it feels like to love deeply and be met with absence. From learning that protection is not cruelty, and boundaries are not a failure of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7455\"\u003eThe garden whispered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7457\" data-end=\"7489\"\u003e“Be careful.\u003cbr data-start=\"7469\" data-end=\"7472\"\u003eShe’ll hurt you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7519\"\u003eBut the Rose knew the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7521\" data-end=\"7584\"\u003eHer thorns were never made for harm.\u003cbr data-start=\"7557\" data-end=\"7560\"\u003eThey were made for care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7586\" data-end=\"7634\"\u003e“If you come close,” they said,\u003cbr data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7620\"\u003e“come gently.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7857\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose is a reminder that love, even when it ends, is not always meaningless. Some love changes us. Some love teaches us where we need softness, where we need boundaries, and where we must choose ourselves again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7859\" data-end=\"8103\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Emotional lifestyle image of The Cursed Rose design beside a handwritten note reading: “If you come close, come gently.” Style with linen, dried roses, antique gold details, soft candle-like light, and deep romantic shadows.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"8105\" data-end=\"8108\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"i981fc\" data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8148\"\u003e📐 What This Design-Only Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8150\" data-end=\"8287\"\u003eThis product is for mosaic makers who want \u003cstrong data-start=\"8193\" data-end=\"8239\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose design and creative layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, but do not need a full physical materials kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8289\" data-end=\"8310\"\u003eIt is perfect if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8312\" data-end=\"8665\"\u003eAlready have mosaic tools and materials\u003cbr data-start=\"8351\" data-end=\"8354\"\u003eWant to choose your own tile colours and grout\u003cbr data-start=\"8400\" data-end=\"8403\"\u003ePrefer to source your own backing board\u003cbr data-start=\"8442\" data-end=\"8445\"\u003eEnjoy interpreting designs in your own style\u003cbr data-start=\"8489\" data-end=\"8492\"\u003eWant a meaningful romantic gothic mosaic project\u003cbr data-start=\"8540\" data-end=\"8543\"\u003eAre building confidence with andamento and tile flow\u003cbr data-start=\"8595\" data-end=\"8598\"\u003eLove The Cursed Rose story but do not need the full materials kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8667\" data-end=\"8932\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Comparison-style image showing “Design-Only Kit” with template and planning tools on one side, and loose tiles\/tools labelled as “use your own supplies” on the other. Use red, burgundy, black, blush, and gold accents. Keep it elegant and simple.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"8934\" data-end=\"8937\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"15zlqva\" data-start=\"8939\" data-end=\"8960\"\u003e📦 What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8962\" data-end=\"9216\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose mosaic design \/ template\u003cbr data-start=\"9002\" data-end=\"9005\"\u003eReference image of the finished Cursed Rose artwork\u003cbr data-start=\"9056\" data-end=\"9059\"\u003eGuidance for recreating the design in mosaic form\u003cbr data-start=\"9108\" data-end=\"9111\"\u003eA planned layout to help you create your own version\u003cbr data-start=\"9163\" data-end=\"9166\"\u003eA meaningful story-led artwork concept to follow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9218\" data-end=\"9357\"\u003eYou receive the design structure, so you can bring The Cursed Rose to life using your own materials, colour choices, and creative approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9359\" data-end=\"9562\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Minimal product image showing The Cursed Rose design-only template, reference artwork, printed notes, pencil, and a few sample red, black, green, and gold tiles on warm neutral paper.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"9564\" data-end=\"9567\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fyygpv\" data-start=\"9569\" data-end=\"9615\"\u003e⚠️ Please Note — Materials Are Not Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9617\" data-end=\"9656\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"9629\" data-end=\"9655\"\u003edesign-only mosaic kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9658\" data-end=\"9822\"\u003eIt does not include tiles, tile strips, grout, adhesive, sealer, tools, bowls, water containers, backing board, hanging hardware, or a custom recycled timber board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9824\" data-end=\"9979\"\u003eFor the complete ready-to-make experience with materials included, choose \u003cstrong data-start=\"9898\" data-end=\"9936\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose Premium Mosaic Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"9940\" data-end=\"9970\"\u003eThe Cursed Rose Luxury Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9981\" data-end=\"10195\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Simple informational product image with The Cursed Rose design on a clean background and text overlay: “Design only — use your own materials.” Keep the artwork completely faithful and unaltered.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"10197\" data-end=\"10200\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p1bt54\" data-start=\"10202\" data-end=\"10227\"\u003e💛 Art That Gives Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10229\" data-end=\"10252\"\u003eEvery purchase matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10254\" data-end=\"10369\"\u003e10% of proceeds support survivors of sexual violence, turning creativity, beauty, and story into real-world impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10371\" data-end=\"10541\"\u003eWhen you choose The Cursed Rose, you are not only choosing a meaningful mosaic project. You are helping that meaning ripple outward through care, compassion, and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10543\" data-end=\"10800\"\u003e[Image suggestion: Lifestyle image of The Cursed Rose design-only kit beside the Shimmer \u0026amp; Whimsy House logo and a small elegant card reading: “10% of this purchase went towards fighting sexual violence.” Keep it soft, proud, and not visually overwhelming.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"10802\" data-end=\"10805\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qdyeno\" data-start=\"10807\" data-end=\"10844\"\u003e🛒 Create The Cursed Rose Your Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10846\" data-end=\"10956\"\u003eA beautiful rose.\u003cbr data-start=\"10863\" data-end=\"10866\"\u003eA painful love.\u003cbr data-start=\"10881\" data-end=\"10884\"\u003eA mosaic design full of tenderness, protection, heartbreak, and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10958\" data-end=\"11129\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"10962\" data-end=\"11000\"\u003eCursed Rose Design-Only Mosaic Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the creative foundation to bring this romantic story-led rose design to life in your own materials and your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11131\" data-end=\"11209\"\u003eCreate The Cursed Rose in your own colours, your own rhythm, and your own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"11211\" data-end=\"11214\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"p2rl3s\" data-start=\"11216\" data-end=\"11261\"\u003e🌹 Explore the Full Cursed Rose Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11263\" data-end=\"11410\"\u003eIf the design-only kit is not quite what you are looking for, The Cursed Rose is also available across the wider Shimmer \u0026amp; Whimsy House collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11412\" data-end=\"11700\"\u003eExplore The Cursed Rose as an original artwork, canvas, framed canvas, poster, framed poster, postcard, 15 oz mug, coloured mug, water bottle, travel mug, tote bag, t-shirt, tank top, hoodie, premium mosaic kit, luxury mosaic kit, digital kit, Masterclass kit, and all mosaic kit options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11702\" data-end=\"11858\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEach Cursed Rose piece carries the same story of love, heartbreak, resilience, boundaries, self-acceptance, and blooming again — simply in a different form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merrin's Art - Australia","offers":[{"title":"Digital kit, design only","offer_id":52290657812754,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/merrinsart-australia.com\/products\/the-cursed-rose-mosaic-mosaic-template-%f0%9f%9b%a0-level-2-design-only","provider":"Merrin's Art - Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}