Easy Face Painting Designs for Kids

Face painting designs for kids that are the simplest are also usually the most popular. Face painting is a fun and easy way of making birthdays and holidays special and enjoyable.  Children love being able to express their creativity with paint and colors. Here are some tips on how to make kids’ face painting safe as well as fun.

Shapes are Easy Designs to Paint

Shapes are the easiest and yet the most fun designs to paint. A simple, bright red heart will look wonderful on a kid’s cheek as will a bunch of stars. Shapes like squares and circles can also be combined to make a small and colorful design for kids. The oval shape can easily be turned into a bunch of balloons for a child’s  birthday. The circular Smiley face is a favorite with most children, especially girls.

Messages Make Simple Face Painting Designs

You can also write simple messages using different colors for birthdays and holidays. Names are another easy design to paint for kids. Pair the names or messages with small shapes or balloons for really fun and easy face painting. Or paint each letter of the name in different colors for a colorful treat. 

Nature-related Face Painting Designs

Designs inspired by nature are also easy to re-create. Flowers, ladybugs and butterflies are popular with children and simple to make. A small butterfly can be colored in a variety of hues to a child’s delight. You can choose simple petal-shaped flower designs and color each petal in a different shade. Snakes, fish and spiders are a few other easy and colorful nature-related designs for children that may be popular with the boys.

Fun and Easy Designs to Paint

There are also several more easy and simple designs for kids to choose from. Superheroes like Spider-man and Superman are always popular and easy-to-make. Clowns, pirates, fairy wands, tiaras, birthday cupcakes, party hats and confetti are simple and preferred by kids, especially at themed birthday parties. Soccer balls and footballs are hot favorites with most children, especially boys.

Tips for Safe and Fun Face Painting

• Buy quality supplies that are meant and approved for face painting. Do not use regular oil or craft paints since these can cause allergies and skin reactions.
• Always check a child’s skin before starting to paint on it. Do not paint on skin with open sores, cuts or wounds of any kind. In such cases, paint on either the back of the hand or on the upper arm, if those are free of wounds or sores.
• Prepare a design chart and put it up to make it easy for kids to choose what they want.
• Keep baby wipes and swabs handy to dab away any errors quickly and easily.
• Practice designs on paper or on your own hand to get them right with kids.

Face painting for kids is an enjoyable way of adding life to parties, picnics and carnivals. Choosing easy and simple designs will ensure that you are a hit with the kids every time.