Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of face paint do you use?

I only use high quality professional cosmetic-grade face paints and glitters that are designed specifically for use on the skin and are FDA approved. Face Paints are water based, non-toxic and gentle on sensitive skin.

What areas do you service?
What types of events do you cater for?
What packages do you offer?
Is face paint safe for children?
How many children can be painted in an hour?
What do you need for setup?
How far in advance should I book?
Can children under 3 years old be painted?
What if a child is nervous or shy?
How do I remove the face paint?
Can I request specific designs or themes?
How do I book?
Why choose Silly Cheeks Face Painting?

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Maria Mitchell

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Free face painting tutorials. Face Painter Northern Beaches Sydney Face paint shop: letspaint.shop #facepainting #letspaintshop Online Tutorials ⤵️
  • Face painters… how do YOU store your split cakes?

One of my favourite things about face painting is having ALL those gorgeous colours ready to go — but keeping your split cakes organised can be a whole other story! 😂

In this video, I’m showing you how I store and organise my face painting split cakes so I can quickly find the colours I need when I’m out painting at parties and events. 🙌

A good storage system = less searching, less mess and more time painting! 🎨💖

👇 Tell me in the comments — how do you store your split cakes? I’d love to see your ideas!

And if you’re NEW to face painting and want to learn how to create beautiful designs, comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight from my online course! 🖌️✨

#FacePainting #FacePainter #FacePaintingIdeas #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingTips
  • ✨ HOW I ORGANISE MY FACE PAINTING STENCILS ON THE JOB!  Keeping your face painting kit organised makes such a HUGE difference when you’re painting at parties and events! 🙌

Here’s a peek inside my face painting kit and how I keep my stencils organised, easy to find and ready to use when I’m working. 🎨🦋✨

💡 NEW TO FACE PAINTING?
Want to learn how to face paint?

👇 COMMENT LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight from my online Face Painting Course! 🎨💕

Whether you’re a complete beginner, hobby painter or looking to turn face painting into a side hustle, I’d love to help you get started!

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  • Meet My New Face Painting Kit! I’m SO excited to finally show you my new Face Painting kit! 😍 (Stay tuned for my upcoming video showing you how I converted a rolling make up case with legs)

My last kit was with me for around 13 YEARS and has painted THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of faces! 🥹❤️From birthday parties and festivals to events and everything in between, that little kit has been part of SO many incredible memories.

But… it was definitely time for an upgrade! 

And now I’m ready to create even MORE colourful memories and paint thousands more happy faces! 🌈

There’s something pretty special about starting fresh with a brand-new kit… but I’ll always have a soft spot for the old one because of all the faces, smiles and memories it holds. ❤️

Here’s to the next chapter of Face Painting! 

Who knows… maybe this kit will still be painting faces 13 years from now!

Thank you for being part of my Face Painting journey. I can’t wait to show you everything I’m going to create with this beauty! 💕

#FacePainting #FacePaintingKit #FacePainter #FacePaintingJourney #FacePaintingBusiness FacePainterLife LetsPaint FacePaintingAustralia
  • WOULD YOU BELIEVE THIS IS ABOUT TO BECOME MY NEW FACE PAINTING KIT?! 👀

Yep… THIS old make-up case on wheels! 😱

Over the next few days, I’m going to show you how I’m transforming it into a Craft n Go–style portable Face Painting Kit!

It’s going to be very similar to the kit I currently use… but there’s one BIG reason I’m making a new one…

👉 My current Face Painting kit is 13 YEARS OLD! 

After 13 years of parties, events, festivals and countless little faces, I think it’s finally time for an upgrade! 🙌❤️

So I’m taking this old make-up case, getting creative and turning it into a brand-new, practical Face Painting setup that I can take with me to my gigs.

I’ll be filming the whole process so you can WATCH ME BUILD IT FROM START TO FINISH! 🎨🛠️

Follow along because the transformation is coming… and I can’t wait to show you! 🤩

#FacePainting #FacePaintingKit #FacePainter #FacePaintingBusiness #FacePaintingSetup
  • Mario Kart fans, I’ve got a fun one for you! 🍄🏎️

Come and paint this Mario design with me as I take you through it step-by-step!

If you’re new to face painting and would love to learn the basics, comment LEARN below 👇

I’ll send you my 5 FREE face painting lessons so you can start building your face painting skills! ❤️

Follow along and let’s get painting! ⭐️

#facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #mariokart #kidsparties #facepainter  #facepaintersofinstagram
  • ✨ DIY FESTIVAL GLITTER GEL! ✨

Want gorgeous, sparkly face painting without spending $$$ on glitter gels? 💖 I’m showing you how to make your own chunky glitter gel at home using cosmetic-grade glitter + aloe vera gel!

🎨 Perfect for:
✨ Face painting
✨ Kids’ parties
✨ Festivals & glitter makeup
✨ Adding that extra sparkle to your designs

I’ve used this technique in my 6-figure face painting business and it’s SO easy to make!

🎥 Watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel Let’s Paint to see exactly how I make and apply it!

💰 Want to learn how to turn your face painting skills into a side hustle or full-time income?

💬 Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my 5 FREE face painting lessons! 🎨✨

#facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #festivalglitter #glittermakeup #facepaint
  • 💎 ADD SOME BLING TO YOUR FACE PAINTING! 💎

These gem bling clusters are SO easy to make with double-sided body tape! 🙌

Just peel → stick → SPARKLE! ✨ No messy glue and no waiting for anything to dry.

Want to learn how to face paint?
👇 COMMENT “LEARN” and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons!

💎  Check out the full tutorial to see how I make these gorgeous clusters!

#FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePainter #FacePaintingIdeas #LearnFacePainting
  • 💎✨ Make your own face painting bling without the mess!

Want gorgeous, professional-looking bling without glitter glue or drying time? 🙌

I’m showing you how to make easy gem clusters using double-sided body tape — perfect for butterflies, flowers, princess designs, swirls, festivals and more! 🦋✨

Make them ahead of time, pop them in your face painting kit, then simply peel and stick at your next party or event! 💗

🎥 Watch the tutorial and give this super simple face painting hack a try!

Want to learn face painting from scratch? 🎨 I also have 5 FREE step-by-step lessons to get you started!

👉 Link in bio

#FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingTips #FacePaintingBling #facepaintinggems
  • There’s something SO special about bringing smiles, colour and a little bit of magic to kids’ faces! 🥰✨

I had such a fun time face painting at this local event — and this cute puppy dog was one of today’s designs! 🐶💕

Face painting is not only creative and incredibly rewarding… it can also be a seriously fun and profitable side hustle! 💰🙌

You don’t need to be an artist or have experience to get started. I’ll show you exactly how!

👇 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE popular face painting lessons, taken straight from my complete face painting course! 🎨

Who knows where your paintbrush could take you! 💫

#FacePainting #FacePainter #FacePaintingTutorial #SideHustle #KidsParties
  • There’s something so special about working at events like this, you get to be creative, meet so many lovely families, spread smiles AND get paid to do something you love! 🙌💰

And guess what? Face painting can be a fantastic side hustle! Whether you want to earn some extra money on weekends or turn your creativity into a business, you can learn from scratch, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before. 🖌️✨

🎁 Want to give it a try? Grab my 5 FREE Face Painting Lessons here: https://facepaintingclasses.tv/op/opt-in-from-external/

Who knows… your next side hustle could be hiding behind a paintbrush! 🎨💖

#FacePainting #FacePainter #SydneyFacePainter #NorthernBeachesFacePainter #NorthernBeachesSydney
  • Spent the morning face painting alongside the beautiful Lara at Newport Beach for the Beach to Beach Fun Run! 🎨🏃‍♀️☀️

What a fun morning bringing lots of colour, smiles and a little face-painting magic to the kids! 💕✨

A HUGE congratulations to everyone who took on the incredible 14km run — what an achievement! 👏🎉 You should all be so proud of yourselves!

Such a beautiful morning in our amazing Northern Beaches community. 🌊💙

#FacePainter #NorthernBeachesFacePainter #SydneyFacePainter #NorthernBeachesSydney #NewportBeach
  • 🧙‍♀️🎃 EASY WITCH MASK FACE PAINT FOR HALLOWEEN! 🖤💜
Looking for a fun Halloween face paint that’s easy to learn but still looks amazing? This witch mask is perfect! 
I love this design because it doesn’t cover the entire face, making it quicker to paint and much less intimidating for beginners.

🎨 Grab your brushes and follow along with me step-by-step!

Want to learn how to face paint from absolute beginner level? Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my FREE beginner lessons! 💕

Or visit letspaint.tv to start learning today!

#HalloweenFacePaint #WitchFacePaint #FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingIdeas #FacePaintingForBeginners #WitchMakeup #HalloweenMakeup #LearnFacePainting #FacePainter
  • 💛💙 Minions are always one of the most requested face paints at kids’ parties! Their cheeky expressions and bright colours make them a favourite with children of all ages.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to face paint but didn’t know where to start? You don’t need any artistic experience—I teach complete beginners with easy-to-follow, step-by-step video lessons that you can watch at your own pace.

🎨 Inside Let’s Paint you’ll learn:
✨ Face painting from absolute beginner level
✨ Professional techniques made simple
✨ Popular designs kids love
✨ Tips for turning face painting into a fun side hustle
✨ Ongoing support from me whenever you need help

👇 Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you my FREE step-by-step tutorial showing you how to paint one of my most popular face painting designs! It’s the perfect way to see how easy and enjoyable face painting can be.

Ready to learn even more? Visit letspaint.tv and start your face painting journey today!

Happy painting! 💕 #minion #facepaint #learnfacepainting
  • Halloween is just around the corner, so now’s the perfect time to start practising your spooky designs! This flame skull is always a crowd favourite and looks amazing at Halloween events.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to face paint, there’s never been a better time to start. At letspaint.tv, you’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step video lessons that take you from complete beginner to confident face painter, with support along the way.

🎨 Get ready for Halloween and start your face painting journey today at letspaint.tv!

#FacePainting #HalloweenFacePaint #SkullFacePaint #FacePaintingTutorial #HalloweenMakeup LetsPaint
  • A pretty dolphin is always a winner with the girls! 💙 This design has been a favourite at parties for years because it’s quick, eye-catching and full of sparkle. Sometimes the simplest designs are the ones kids ask for again and again!

🎨 If you’d love to learn how to create beautiful, popular face paints like this, check out my online tutorials and complete course at www.letspaint.tv

🎉 If you’re looking to book professional face painting for your next event on Sydney’s Northern Beaches or Upper North Shore, visit www.sillycheeks.com.au.
  • 🦄 Rainbow Unicorns never go out of fashion! 🌈

This design has been one of my most requested face paints for years and continues to be a favourite at every party I attend.

If you’ve ever thought about learning to face paint, now is the perfect time. Face painting is such a rewarding skill that can grow into a fantastic side hustle, giving you the flexibility to earn extra income while bringing smiles to children’s faces.

I’d love to help you get started.

✨ Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you 5 FREE step-by-step face painting video lessons featuring some of my most popular designs. They’re the perfect introduction to what’s included inside my complete online Face Painting Course.

I can’t wait to see you start your face painting journey!

Happy painting! 🎨🦄

#FacePainting #FacePainter #KidsParty #SideHustle #SmallBusinessAustralia
  • This adorable little penguin was a huge hit at a recent kids party! Watching a child’s face light up when they see their design come to life is one of the best parts of being a face painter. ✨

If you’ve ever thought about learning to face paint, now is the perfect time to start! My complete online Face Painting Course takes you from absolute beginner right through to advanced techniques. You’ll learn everything you need to confidently paint at parties and events, build your skills, and even turn face painting into a fun and profitable business if that’s your goal.

If you love being creative, you too can earn a good earning by bringing colour and sparkle into children’s lives. If this is you, I’d love to help you on your face painting journey.

💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox so you can get a taste of what’s inside the full course.

Hope to see you there,
Happy painting! 

#FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #KidsPartyEntertainment #LearnFacePainting #CreativeBusiness
  • ⚽🔥 This flaming soccer ball has been one of the biggest hits on my face painting board during the World Cup!

Almost every child has been pointing to this design and asking for it. It’s quick, eye-catching, and perfect for soccer fans of all ages.

Want to learn how to create fun designs like this yourself?

Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox. You’ll get a taste of what’s inside my complete face painting course and discover just how fun and rewarding face painting can be.

Happy painting! 🎨

#facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #worldcup #soccerfacepaint #footballfacepaint
  • This little guy absolutely melted my heart today! 🦓💙

While face painting at a community event, he chose a zebra design that perfectly matched his stripy shirt. The look on his face when he saw himself in the mirror was priceless! Moments like these are why I love what I do. 😊

Have you ever wanted to learn how to face paint?

My complete online Face Painting Course takes you from beginner to advanced, with step-by-step lessons, business tips to help get your face painting business off the ground, and even one-on-one guidance from me along the way.

✨ Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you 5 free beginner face painting lessons, hand-picked from my complete course.

This is just a little teaser of what’s possible. I’d love to help you start your face painting journey!

#FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #LearnFacePainting #FacePainter #communityevent
  • Rainbow Face Paint on the job 🌈
This is one of the easiest designs to start with  and one of the most requested. 
Want to learn face painting and earn up to $120/hr on weekends? Face painting is a genuinely great side hustle: low setup cost, high demand at parties and events, and you can build it around your own schedule.
Want a taste first? Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my 5 free beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox and picked from my complete online face painting course.
See you there 🤩
#FacePainting #SideHustle #LearnFacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #WeekendSideHustle FacePainter SmallBusinessAustralia FacePaintingBusiness RainbowFacePaint MumBusiness SideHustleIdeas
  • Monster faces at the footy, and the kids loved it.
This is one of those designs that looks complicated but once you know the steps, it comes together faster than you'd think. Green base, scale texture, dark outlining, white horns - done.
If you've ever wanted to learn how to create faces like this yourself (whether for your own kids, events, or to start earning money doing it) - I've got 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons I'd love to send you.
👇 Just comment LEARN below and I'll send them straight to your inbox!
 #FacePainting #MonsterFacePaint #FacepaintingAustralia #LearnFacePainting #FacePaintingInspiration #KidsFacePaint #FacePaintingTutorial #SidehustleAustralia #MumBusiness #FacePainter
  • Sonic the Hedgehog face paint at a kids party - and YES, this is a real side hustle that pays! 🎨 Face painting on weekends is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to earn extra money. The smiles, the transformations, the cash - it’s unmatched. I teach this over at my Let’s Paint Face Painting School, and I’ve handpicked my FIRST 5 FREE teaser lessons just for you. Want them? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you the link personally. 🙌 Let’s build your new favourite side hustle together! #FacePainting #SideHustle #KidsParty #FacePaintingTutorial #sonicthehedgehog
  • NEW CLASS ALERT - Are you loading your whites properly?

White is one of the trickiest colours in face painting, and most people don’t realise they’re doing it wrong.

Unlike black, white picks up pigment from whatever’s underneath it. Blues, greens, purples, they’ll muddy your whites fast if your ratio is off.

This new lesson inside Let’s Paint Face Painting School breaks it all down, water ratio, brush loading, and how to get clean, crisp whites every time.

This lesson is exclusive to enrolled students. Ready to join? Enrol in the complete course here 👇
https://facepaintingclasses.tv/product/online-face-painting-classes/

Not ready yet? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 free beginner lessons so you can try before you buy. 👇
https://facepaintingclasses.tv/op/opt-in-from-external/ #facepainting #facepaintingkids
  • This is what face painting looks like on adults and yes, it’s just as magical 🌸

I get asked all the time: “Can adults get face painted too?” absolutely, and honestly? Some of my favourite work is on grown-ups who just want to feel a little beautiful.

This design is all flowing florals, dreamy pinks and those satisfying dark swirls — painted start to finish right here 🎨

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to be able to do this” you actually can. I’ve been teaching face painting online for years through Let’s Paint Face Painting School and I want to help you get started.

💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll personally send you the link to 5 beginner lessons I’ve handpicked from my complete course — totally free to get you started. No pressure, just painting  #learnfacepainting #facepaintingschool #sidehustleideas #facepaintinglessons #facepainting
  • Recreating this iconic tribal tattoo as face paint 🖤👊

The line work on this one is everything. Bold, flowing, and incredibly satisfying to build up step by step. This is one of my most-requested designs, and it’s a perfect example of why face painting and body art are such rewarding careers — and amazing side hustles too. 🎨

If you’ve ever thought about picking up a brush professionally, I’d love to show you how. I’ve handpicked 5 FREE beginner lessons from my full course at Let’s Paint Face Painting School just for you.

👉 Comment LEARN and I’ll send them through — or head straight to the link in bio!

#facepainting #facepaint #miketyson #tribaltattoo #tribalfacepaint
  • ✨ Delicate floral arm art, one of my most-requested designs for tweens and teens right now! 🌸
I love how elegant and feminine this looks. It photographs beautifully and the kids absolutely adore it. A gorgeous alternative to traditional face painting for older kids who want something a little more grown-up.
Want to learn how to paint florals like this?
💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons, hand-picked from my complete online face painting course! 🎨
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your skills, these lessons will give you a solid foundation to grow from.
#facepaint #facepainting #facepaintingartist #learnfacepainting #armpainting
  • Not every child wants their face painted… and that’s okay!

That’s why I love offering dinosaur and monster claws on the hands. They’re quick, fun, and often a huge hit with kids who prefer not to have their face touched.

In this video I’m sharing one of my go-to alternatives that keeps everyone happy at parties and events.

If you’d love to learn face painting, my online course covers everything from beginner basics to popular party designs, brush techniques, paint consistency, and professional tips to help you paint with confidence.

Comment LEARN and I’ll send you the link to my 5 FREE beginner friendly lessons on the most popular designs kids ask for at real life

#FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #FacePaintingTutorial #DinosaurClaws #MonsterClaws
  • Tips for  PERFECT double dipped flowers every time 🌸

Watch me load my petal/flora brush for crisp, vibrant flowers using the double dip technique.

✨ Using:
•Want Petal/Flora brush (or dagger brush)
• Fusion Paraffin Pro White for SUPER vibrant whites
• Purple for the inner petal colour
• Double dipped greens for dimensional leaves

Tips covered in this video:
✔️ Getting the perfect paint consistency
✔️ Fusion Paraffin Pro White gives amazing coverage - Get 10% OFF here: https://fusionbodyart.com/products/fusion-body-art-face-paints-prime-pro-paraffin-white-100g?_pos=2&_sid=b38a0fb87&_ss=r&ref=MARIAMITCHELL
✔️ Spraying the inner petal colour first to activate the paint
✔️ Wiping excess white from the brush tip before dipping into purple
✔️ Correct brush placement for balanced petals
✔️ Pressing the brush down so the ferrule touches the skin for full petal shape
✔️ Double dipping leaves using light green + dark green

The best part? Once your petal brush is loaded correctly with white, it lasts SO long coverage-wise, all you need to do is keep re-dipping the tip into your purple! 

This technique is beginner friendly and creates beautiful flowers FAST 🌸

#FacePainting #FacePaintTutorial #DoubleDipFlowers #FlowerFacePainting #FacePainter FacePaintingTips FusionBodyArt PetalBrush DaggerBrush FacePaintingClasses LearnFacePainting FacePaintFlowers ProfessionalFacePainter BrushLoading FacePaintingTutorial
  • Easy floral butterfly magic 🦋🌸✨

One of the prettiest AND most requested face paint designs for kids parties!

This design is super beginner friendly and so much fun to learn 🎨

I’m also giving away 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons where I teach the most popular party designs kids ask for all the time 💕

Comment “LEARN” and I’ll send you the link 👇

#facepainting #facepaintartist #facepainttutorial #butterflyfacepaint #easyfacepainting
  • Perfect Butterfly Face Paint Every Time!

Butterflies are what beginners struggle with most,  these guidelines are  guaranteed to perfect your butterfly wings and get them right every time.

 **Want to turn face painting into a  fun way of earning invome?** Check out my complete online face painting course: https://facepaintingclasses.tv/product/the-complete-face-painting-course/

#facepainting #butterflyfacepaint #facepaintingtutorial #rainbowfacepaint #kidsfacepainting
Face painters… how do YOU store your split cakes? One of my favourite things about face painting is having ALL those gorgeous colours ready to go — but keeping your split cakes organised can be a whole other story! 😂 In this video, I’m showing you how I store and organise my face painting split cakes so I can quickly find the colours I need when I’m out painting at parties and events. 🙌 A good storage system = less searching, less mess and more time painting! 🎨💖 👇 Tell me in the comments — how do you store your split cakes? I’d love to see your ideas! And if you’re NEW to face painting and want to learn how to create beautiful designs, comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight from my online course! 🖌️✨ #FacePainting #FacePainter #FacePaintingIdeas #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingTips
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✨ HOW I ORGANISE MY FACE PAINTING STENCILS ON THE JOB! Keeping your face painting kit organised makes such a HUGE difference when you’re painting at parties and events! 🙌 Here’s a peek inside my face painting kit and how I keep my stencils organised, easy to find and ready to use when I’m working. 🎨🦋✨ 💡 NEW TO FACE PAINTING? Want to learn how to face paint? 👇 COMMENT LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight from my online Face Painting Course! 🎨💕 Whether you’re a complete beginner, hobby painter or looking to turn face painting into a side hustle, I’d love to help you get started! #facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #facepaintingideas #facepaintingkit #facepainter facepainters facepaintingartist facepaintingtips
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Meet My New Face Painting Kit! I’m SO excited to finally show you my new Face Painting kit! 😍 (Stay tuned for my upcoming video showing you how I converted a rolling make up case with legs)

My last kit was with me for around 13 YEARS and has painted THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of faces! 🥹❤️From birthday parties and festivals to events and everything in between, that little kit has been part of SO many incredible memories.

But… it was definitely time for an upgrade! 

And now I’m ready to create even MORE colourful memories and paint thousands more happy faces! 🌈

There’s something pretty special about starting fresh with a brand-new kit… but I’ll always have a soft spot for the old one because of all the faces, smiles and memories it holds. ❤️

Here’s to the next chapter of Face Painting! 

Who knows… maybe this kit will still be painting faces 13 years from now!

Thank you for being part of my Face Painting journey. I can’t wait to show you everything I’m going to create with this beauty! 💕

#FacePainting #FacePaintingKit #FacePainter #FacePaintingJourney #FacePaintingBusiness FacePainterLife LetsPaint FacePaintingAustralia
Meet My New Face Painting Kit! I’m SO excited to finally show you my new Face Painting kit! 😍 (Stay tuned for my upcoming video showing you how I converted a rolling make up case with legs) My last kit was with me for around 13 YEARS and has painted THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of faces! 🥹❤️From birthday parties and festivals to events and everything in between, that little kit has been part of SO many incredible memories. But… it was definitely time for an upgrade! And now I’m ready to create even MORE colourful memories and paint thousands more happy faces! 🌈 There’s something pretty special about starting fresh with a brand-new kit… but I’ll always have a soft spot for the old one because of all the faces, smiles and memories it holds. ❤️ Here’s to the next chapter of Face Painting! Who knows… maybe this kit will still be painting faces 13 years from now! Thank you for being part of my Face Painting journey. I can’t wait to show you everything I’m going to create with this beauty! 💕 #FacePainting #FacePaintingKit #FacePainter #FacePaintingJourney #FacePaintingBusiness FacePainterLife LetsPaint FacePaintingAustralia
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WOULD YOU BELIEVE THIS IS ABOUT TO BECOME MY NEW FACE PAINTING KIT?! 👀 Yep… THIS old make-up case on wheels! 😱 Over the next few days, I’m going to show you how I’m transforming it into a Craft n Go–style portable Face Painting Kit! It’s going to be very similar to the kit I currently use… but there’s one BIG reason I’m making a new one… 👉 My current Face Painting kit is 13 YEARS OLD! After 13 years of parties, events, festivals and countless little faces, I think it’s finally time for an upgrade! 🙌❤️ So I’m taking this old make-up case, getting creative and turning it into a brand-new, practical Face Painting setup that I can take with me to my gigs. I’ll be filming the whole process so you can WATCH ME BUILD IT FROM START TO FINISH! 🎨🛠️ Follow along because the transformation is coming… and I can’t wait to show you! 🤩 #FacePainting #FacePaintingKit #FacePainter #FacePaintingBusiness #FacePaintingSetup
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Mario Kart fans, I’ve got a fun one for you! 🍄🏎️ Come and paint this Mario design with me as I take you through it step-by-step! If you’re new to face painting and would love to learn the basics, comment LEARN below 👇 I’ll send you my 5 FREE face painting lessons so you can start building your face painting skills! ❤️ Follow along and let’s get painting! ⭐️ #facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #mariokart #kidsparties #facepainter #facepaintersofinstagram
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✨ DIY FESTIVAL GLITTER GEL! ✨ Want gorgeous, sparkly face painting without spending $$$ on glitter gels? 💖 I’m showing you how to make your own chunky glitter gel at home using cosmetic-grade glitter + aloe vera gel! 🎨 Perfect for: ✨ Face painting ✨ Kids’ parties ✨ Festivals & glitter makeup ✨ Adding that extra sparkle to your designs I’ve used this technique in my 6-figure face painting business and it’s SO easy to make! 🎥 Watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel Let’s Paint to see exactly how I make and apply it! 💰 Want to learn how to turn your face painting skills into a side hustle or full-time income? 💬 Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my 5 FREE face painting lessons! 🎨✨ #facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #festivalglitter #glittermakeup #facepaint
2 weeks ago
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💎 ADD SOME BLING TO YOUR FACE PAINTING! 💎 These gem bling clusters are SO easy to make with double-sided body tape! 🙌 Just peel → stick → SPARKLE! ✨ No messy glue and no waiting for anything to dry. Want to learn how to face paint? 👇 COMMENT “LEARN” and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons! 💎  Check out the full tutorial to see how I make these gorgeous clusters! #FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePainter #FacePaintingIdeas #LearnFacePainting
2 weeks ago
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💎✨ Make your own face painting bling without the mess! Want gorgeous, professional-looking bling without glitter glue or drying time? 🙌 I’m showing you how to make easy gem clusters using double-sided body tape — perfect for butterflies, flowers, princess designs, swirls, festivals and more! 🦋✨ Make them ahead of time, pop them in your face painting kit, then simply peel and stick at your next party or event! 💗 🎥 Watch the tutorial and give this super simple face painting hack a try! Want to learn face painting from scratch? 🎨 I also have 5 FREE step-by-step lessons to get you started! 👉 Link in bio #FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingTips #FacePaintingBling #facepaintinggems
3 weeks ago
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There’s something SO special about bringing smiles, colour and a little bit of magic to kids’ faces! 🥰✨ I had such a fun time face painting at this local event — and this cute puppy dog was one of today’s designs! 🐶💕 Face painting is not only creative and incredibly rewarding… it can also be a seriously fun and profitable side hustle! 💰🙌 You don’t need to be an artist or have experience to get started. I’ll show you exactly how! 👇 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE popular face painting lessons, taken straight from my complete face painting course! 🎨 Who knows where your paintbrush could take you! 💫 #FacePainting #FacePainter #FacePaintingTutorial #SideHustle #KidsParties
3 weeks ago
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There’s something so special about working at events like this, you get to be creative, meet so many lovely families, spread smiles AND get paid to do something you love! 🙌💰 And guess what? Face painting can be a fantastic side hustle! Whether you want to earn some extra money on weekends or turn your creativity into a business, you can learn from scratch, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before. 🖌️✨ 🎁 Want to give it a try? Grab my 5 FREE Face Painting Lessons here: https://facepaintingclasses.tv/op/opt-in-from-external/ Who knows… your next side hustle could be hiding behind a paintbrush! 🎨💖 #FacePainting #FacePainter #SydneyFacePainter #NorthernBeachesFacePainter #NorthernBeachesSydney
3 weeks ago
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Spent the morning face painting alongside the beautiful Lara at Newport Beach for the Beach to Beach Fun Run! 🎨🏃‍♀️☀️

What a fun morning bringing lots of colour, smiles and a little face-painting magic to the kids! 💕✨

A HUGE congratulations to everyone who took on the incredible 14km run — what an achievement! 👏🎉 You should all be so proud of yourselves!

Such a beautiful morning in our amazing Northern Beaches community. 🌊💙

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Spent the morning face painting alongside the beautiful Lara at Newport Beach for the Beach to Beach Fun Run! 🎨🏃‍♀️☀️ What a fun morning bringing lots of colour, smiles and a little face-painting magic to the kids! 💕✨ A HUGE congratulations to everyone who took on the incredible 14km run — what an achievement! 👏🎉 You should all be so proud of yourselves! Such a beautiful morning in our amazing Northern Beaches community. 🌊💙 #FacePainter #NorthernBeachesFacePainter #SydneyFacePainter #NorthernBeachesSydney #NewportBeach
3 weeks ago
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🧙‍♀️🎃 EASY WITCH MASK FACE PAINT FOR HALLOWEEN! 🖤💜 Looking for a fun Halloween face paint that’s easy to learn but still looks amazing? This witch mask is perfect! I love this design because it doesn’t cover the entire face, making it quicker to paint and much less intimidating for beginners. 🎨 Grab your brushes and follow along with me step-by-step! Want to learn how to face paint from absolute beginner level? Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my FREE beginner lessons! 💕 Or visit letspaint.tv to start learning today! #HalloweenFacePaint #WitchFacePaint #FacePainting #FacePaintingTutorial #FacePaintingIdeas #FacePaintingForBeginners #WitchMakeup #HalloweenMakeup #LearnFacePainting #FacePainter
4 weeks ago
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💛💙 Minions are always one of the most requested face paints at kids’ parties! Their cheeky expressions and bright colours make them a favourite with children of all ages. Have you ever wanted to learn how to face paint but didn’t know where to start? You don’t need any artistic experience—I teach complete beginners with easy-to-follow, step-by-step video lessons that you can watch at your own pace. 🎨 Inside Let’s Paint you’ll learn: ✨ Face painting from absolute beginner level ✨ Professional techniques made simple ✨ Popular designs kids love ✨ Tips for turning face painting into a fun side hustle ✨ Ongoing support from me whenever you need help 👇 Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you my FREE step-by-step tutorial showing you how to paint one of my most popular face painting designs! It’s the perfect way to see how easy and enjoyable face painting can be. Ready to learn even more? Visit letspaint.tv and start your face painting journey today! Happy painting! 💕 #minion #facepaint #learnfacepainting
4 weeks ago
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Halloween is just around the corner, so now’s the perfect time to start practising your spooky designs! This flame skull is always a crowd favourite and looks amazing at Halloween events. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to face paint, there’s never been a better time to start. At letspaint.tv, you’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step video lessons that take you from complete beginner to confident face painter, with support along the way. 🎨 Get ready for Halloween and start your face painting journey today at letspaint.tv! #FacePainting #HalloweenFacePaint #SkullFacePaint #FacePaintingTutorial #HalloweenMakeup LetsPaint
1 month ago
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A pretty dolphin is always a winner with the girls! 💙 This design has been a favourite at parties for years because it’s quick, eye-catching and full of sparkle. Sometimes the simplest designs are the ones kids ask for again and again! 🎨 If you’d love to learn how to create beautiful, popular face paints like this, check out my online tutorials and complete course at www.letspaint.tv 🎉 If you’re looking to book professional face painting for your next event on Sydney’s Northern Beaches or Upper North Shore, visit www.sillycheeks.com.au.
2 months ago
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🦄 Rainbow Unicorns never go out of fashion! 🌈 This design has been one of my most requested face paints for years and continues to be a favourite at every party I attend. If you’ve ever thought about learning to face paint, now is the perfect time. Face painting is such a rewarding skill that can grow into a fantastic side hustle, giving you the flexibility to earn extra income while bringing smiles to children’s faces. I’d love to help you get started. ✨ Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you 5 FREE step-by-step face painting video lessons featuring some of my most popular designs. They’re the perfect introduction to what’s included inside my complete online Face Painting Course. I can’t wait to see you start your face painting journey! Happy painting! 🎨🦄 #FacePainting #FacePainter #KidsParty #SideHustle #SmallBusinessAustralia
2 months ago
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This adorable little penguin was a huge hit at a recent kids party! Watching a child’s face light up when they see their design come to life is one of the best parts of being a face painter. ✨ If you’ve ever thought about learning to face paint, now is the perfect time to start! My complete online Face Painting Course takes you from absolute beginner right through to advanced techniques. You’ll learn everything you need to confidently paint at parties and events, build your skills, and even turn face painting into a fun and profitable business if that’s your goal. If you love being creative, you too can earn a good earning by bringing colour and sparkle into children’s lives. If this is you, I’d love to help you on your face painting journey. 💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox so you can get a taste of what’s inside the full course. Hope to see you there, Happy painting! #FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #KidsPartyEntertainment #LearnFacePainting #CreativeBusiness
2 months ago
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⚽🔥 This flaming soccer ball has been one of the biggest hits on my face painting board during the World Cup! Almost every child has been pointing to this design and asking for it. It’s quick, eye-catching, and perfect for soccer fans of all ages. Want to learn how to create fun designs like this yourself? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you my 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox. You’ll get a taste of what’s inside my complete face painting course and discover just how fun and rewarding face painting can be. Happy painting! 🎨 #facepainting #facepaintingtutorial #worldcup #soccerfacepaint #footballfacepaint
3 months ago
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This little guy absolutely melted my heart today! 🦓💙 While face painting at a community event, he chose a zebra design that perfectly matched his stripy shirt. The look on his face when he saw himself in the mirror was priceless! Moments like these are why I love what I do. 😊 Have you ever wanted to learn how to face paint? My complete online Face Painting Course takes you from beginner to advanced, with step-by-step lessons, business tips to help get your face painting business off the ground, and even one-on-one guidance from me along the way. ✨ Comment “LEARN” below and I’ll send you 5 free beginner face painting lessons, hand-picked from my complete course. This is just a little teaser of what’s possible. I’d love to help you start your face painting journey! #FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #LearnFacePainting #FacePainter #communityevent
3 months ago
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Rainbow Face Paint on the job 🌈 This is one of the easiest designs to start with and one of the most requested. Want to learn face painting and earn up to $120/hr on weekends? Face painting is a genuinely great side hustle: low setup cost, high demand at parties and events, and you can build it around your own schedule. Want a taste first? Comment LEARN and I’ll send you my 5 free beginner face painting lessons straight to your inbox and picked from my complete online face painting course. See you there 🤩 #FacePainting #SideHustle #LearnFacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #WeekendSideHustle FacePainter SmallBusinessAustralia FacePaintingBusiness RainbowFacePaint MumBusiness SideHustleIdeas
3 months ago
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Monster faces at the footy, and the kids loved it. This is one of those designs that looks complicated but once you know the steps, it comes together faster than you'd think. Green base, scale texture, dark outlining, white horns – done. If you've ever wanted to learn how to create faces like this yourself (whether for your own kids, events, or to start earning money doing it) – I've got 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons I'd love to send you. 👇 Just comment LEARN below and I'll send them straight to your inbox! #FacePainting #MonsterFacePaint #FacepaintingAustralia #LearnFacePainting #FacePaintingInspiration #KidsFacePaint #FacePaintingTutorial #SidehustleAustralia #MumBusiness #FacePainter
3 months ago
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Sonic the Hedgehog face paint at a kids party – and YES, this is a real side hustle that pays! 🎨 Face painting on weekends is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to earn extra money. The smiles, the transformations, the cash – it’s unmatched. I teach this over at my Let’s Paint Face Painting School, and I’ve handpicked my FIRST 5 FREE teaser lessons just for you. Want them? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you the link personally. 🙌 Let’s build your new favourite side hustle together! #FacePainting #SideHustle #KidsParty #FacePaintingTutorial #sonicthehedgehog
3 months ago
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NEW CLASS ALERT - Are you loading your whites properly?

White is one of the trickiest colours in face painting, and most people don’t realise they’re doing it wrong.

Unlike black, white picks up pigment from whatever’s underneath it. Blues, greens, purples, they’ll muddy your whites fast if your ratio is off.

This new lesson inside Let’s Paint Face Painting School breaks it all down, water ratio, brush loading, and how to get clean, crisp whites every time.

This lesson is exclusive to enrolled students. Ready to join? Enrol in the complete course here 👇
https://facepaintingclasses.tv/product/online-face-painting-classes/

Not ready yet? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 free beginner lessons so you can try before you buy. 👇
https://facepaintingclasses.tv/op/opt-in-from-external/ #facepainting #facepaintingkids
NEW CLASS ALERT – Are you loading your whites properly? White is one of the trickiest colours in face painting, and most people don’t realise they’re doing it wrong. Unlike black, white picks up pigment from whatever’s underneath it. Blues, greens, purples, they’ll muddy your whites fast if your ratio is off. This new lesson inside Let’s Paint Face Painting School breaks it all down, water ratio, brush loading, and how to get clean, crisp whites every time. This lesson is exclusive to enrolled students. Ready to join? Enrol in the complete course here 👇
The Complete Face Painting Course
Not ready yet? Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 free beginner lessons so you can try before you buy. 👇 https://facepaintingclasses.tv/op/opt-in-from-external/ #facepainting #facepaintingkids
3 months ago
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This is what face painting looks like on adults and yes, it’s just as magical 🌸 I get asked all the time: “Can adults get face painted too?” absolutely, and honestly? Some of my favourite work is on grown-ups who just want to feel a little beautiful. This design is all flowing florals, dreamy pinks and those satisfying dark swirls — painted start to finish right here 🎨 If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to be able to do this” you actually can. I’ve been teaching face painting online for years through Let’s Paint Face Painting School and I want to help you get started. 💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll personally send you the link to 5 beginner lessons I’ve handpicked from my complete course — totally free to get you started. No pressure, just painting #learnfacepainting #facepaintingschool #sidehustleideas #facepaintinglessons #facepainting
3 months ago
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Recreating this iconic tribal tattoo as face paint 🖤👊 The line work on this one is everything. Bold, flowing, and incredibly satisfying to build up step by step. This is one of my most-requested designs, and it’s a perfect example of why face painting and body art are such rewarding careers — and amazing side hustles too. 🎨 If you’ve ever thought about picking up a brush professionally, I’d love to show you how. I’ve handpicked 5 FREE beginner lessons from my full course at Let’s Paint Face Painting School just for you. 👉 Comment LEARN and I’ll send them through — or head straight to the link in bio! #facepainting #facepaint #miketyson #tribaltattoo #tribalfacepaint
3 months ago
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✨ Delicate floral arm art, one of my most-requested designs for tweens and teens right now! 🌸 I love how elegant and feminine this looks. It photographs beautifully and the kids absolutely adore it. A gorgeous alternative to traditional face painting for older kids who want something a little more grown-up. Want to learn how to paint florals like this? 💬 Comment LEARN below and I’ll send you 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons, hand-picked from my complete online face painting course! 🎨 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your skills, these lessons will give you a solid foundation to grow from. #facepaint #facepainting #facepaintingartist #learnfacepainting #armpainting
3 months ago
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Not every child wants their face painted… and that’s okay! That’s why I love offering dinosaur and monster claws on the hands. They’re quick, fun, and often a huge hit with kids who prefer not to have their face touched. In this video I’m sharing one of my go-to alternatives that keeps everyone happy at parties and events. If you’d love to learn face painting, my online course covers everything from beginner basics to popular party designs, brush techniques, paint consistency, and professional tips to help you paint with confidence. Comment LEARN and I’ll send you the link to my 5 FREE beginner friendly lessons on the most popular designs kids ask for at real life #FacePainting #FacePaintingCourse #FacePaintingTutorial #DinosaurClaws #MonsterClaws
4 months ago
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Tips for PERFECT double dipped flowers every time 🌸 Watch me load my petal/flora brush for crisp, vibrant flowers using the double dip technique. ✨ Using: •Want Petal/Flora brush (or dagger brush) • Fusion Paraffin Pro White for SUPER vibrant whites • Purple for the inner petal colour • Double dipped greens for dimensional leaves Tips covered in this video: ✔️ Getting the perfect paint consistency ✔️ Fusion Paraffin Pro White gives amazing coverage – Get 10% OFF here: https://fusionbodyart.com/products/fusion-body-art-face-paints-prime-pro-paraffin-white-100g?_pos=2&_sid=b38a0fb87&_ss=r&ref=MARIAMITCHELL ✔️ Spraying the inner petal colour first to activate the paint ✔️ Wiping excess white from the brush tip before dipping into purple ✔️ Correct brush placement for balanced petals ✔️ Pressing the brush down so the ferrule touches the skin for full petal shape ✔️ Double dipping leaves using light green + dark green The best part? Once your petal brush is loaded correctly with white, it lasts SO long coverage-wise, all you need to do is keep re-dipping the tip into your purple! This technique is beginner friendly and creates beautiful flowers FAST 🌸 #FacePainting #FacePaintTutorial #DoubleDipFlowers #FlowerFacePainting #FacePainter FacePaintingTips FusionBodyArt PetalBrush DaggerBrush FacePaintingClasses LearnFacePainting FacePaintFlowers ProfessionalFacePainter BrushLoading FacePaintingTutorial
4 months ago
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Easy floral butterfly magic 🦋🌸✨ One of the prettiest AND most requested face paint designs for kids parties! This design is super beginner friendly and so much fun to learn 🎨 I’m also giving away 5 FREE beginner face painting lessons where I teach the most popular party designs kids ask for all the time 💕 Comment “LEARN” and I’ll send you the link 👇 #facepainting #facepaintartist #facepainttutorial #butterflyfacepaint #easyfacepainting
4 months ago
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Perfect Butterfly Face Paint Every Time! Butterflies are what beginners struggle with most, these guidelines are guaranteed to perfect your butterfly wings and get them right every time. **Want to turn face painting into a fun way of earning invome?** Check out my complete online face painting course: https://facepaintingclasses.tv/product/the-complete-face-painting-course/ #facepainting #butterflyfacepaint #facepaintingtutorial #rainbowfacepaint #kidsfacepainting
4 months ago
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