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2012 Body painter of the year

Helen Elvins

For her painting in line with the theme of mystical and magical... 

"Spirit of the Forest"  - Modelled by Leanne Stephens. 

This 6 hour body painting competition made up of the top painters from all 4 corners of the earth, was a tense atmosphere at first and then after a while we settled into the painting, adding glitter and lace and the most magical gold powders.  I wanted to achieve a depth of painting that was both delecate and beautiful and that suited the model.  Leanne did me proud,and after explaining the concept to the judges and the fact that no stencils had been used, in the creation of the piece, we were awarded 1st prize and the title

First Paintopia Body Painter of the year 2012

The magical Dunston Hall in Norwich was the venue for this spectacular face and body painting event.

Painters from all over the world, competed, partied, and jammed, attending workshops and having the event open to the Public made it even more of a spectacular event which was organised with the expertise and professionalism of local painters, all deserving of our congratulations.  Well done everyone!

We are still waiting for clarification on the outcome of our 

NEW WORLD RECORD 

After the last minute change in guideline rules by Guinness we're still waiting confirmation of our new world record based on the new set of rules. 

March was a megga month - painting with Heather in London, at the Face Conference and joining friends in Bodmin - settling down now to get some paperwork done before the spring rush and Easter just round the corner !

Remember to visit the just giving page for Edwards Trust if you'd like to donate towards our new world record attempt on 18th April - (lots of photos to come)

www.justgiving.com/facepaintingedwardstrust

See you at the Domestic foul trust over Easter come and have your face painted and look at the little chickens !

Just got back from BODYFACTORY 2012 IN BODMIN ! what a fab weekend just painting and having some fun with lots of other body painters. 

Inbetween painting and making sure we had something to eat I managed to give a sparkle to some little girls watching me paint.   Jennifer and Hannah were really taking an interest and I'd like to say a big thankyou for coming along and for your lovely comments..

Saturday 18th February - Back at the library this week and Trunki customising in Selfridges !!

Pictures to come soon folks !

Remember to leave your feedback at ... Saturday 11th February - What a fabulous couple of weeks! back at the library again and there today for Gigglefest ! - come along and tell a joke or two, have your face painted and join in the fun at Birmingham Centre for the Child at Central Library.

It will be great to see you there again.

Just one of our wonderful customers !

Then off to the Pet vaccination Centre in Wythall tomorrow, once again, I think pretty pets, dogs, cats snakes and even spiders will be the order of the day!

Come and have your face painted by Helen

Friday 10th February - what a day, I painted two body paintings today, after some fantastic requests coming in, am very much looking forward to sorting these out and making sure the best photos go in..... where ?  I'm sure you'll see very soon !

We need your children  ......................

GUINESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

CALLING ALL SCHOOLS IN BIRMINGHAM

We need YOUR children !

So if you'd like your year 7/8's (or even older) would like to be involved in our next world record attempt in support of the EDWARDS TRUST CHARITY please do get in touch and we can tell you all about it ... or contact www.Edwardstrust.org.uk and ask for Stephanie.  Its easy to arrange and not much to do from your end - just arrange the transport and a small sponsorship donation and we'll do the rest

We need YOUR business sponsorship too !

So if your company is looking for a charity organisation to help please, please get in touch too, we do need your support however small, all help is very much appreciated.   Just give me a call and I'll put you in touch with the people who do the paperwork.

We've just got back from a fantastic Christmas party at The Belfry in Wishaw, and I think it's safe to say we've painted EVERYONE !  its always a thril to be asked to paint for Staff Christmas parties and we've certainly had our share of those over the past couple of weeks, last weekend was very busy with solicitors in Birmingham too - a few pictures from the last couple of weeks, hope you like them ....

Book now for your christmas party.. or maybe a holiday party to keep the kids occupied while you get organised !

Call now for special rates.

Halloween Weekend

WOW - none stop painting !

From Moshi Monsters in Birmingham to Christenings and Halloween parties in Birmingham ! We've painted everyone this weekend ! - have a look at the pictures - and dont forget to like us on facebook and tag your picture too.

Workshops with the Library staff !         and fun Party games for everyone       

As a regular customer of ours  I'm sure Colin wont mind being covered in paint by his lovely little girl !

22nd October - Had the most fantastic day, painting with Heather, I jut know everyone had a fabulous time and we've spread glitter everywhere !!!!  Well done to our Birthday Children for painting Dads !! - look out for pictures soon.

Its nearly Halloween folks - get in quick for your halloween party make up .. we are available at selected times on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October......

Call us to book your Halloween Makeover !

8th October 2011 - Wow - what a weekend.... meeting our old friends Kelly and Lee from the BRMB Naked Wedding at their daughter's birthday party.  Loads of fun, not to mention Glitz and Glamour with the new Glitter tattoos and lots of face painting too.. all crammed into two hours !

Today I glittered a beautiful bridesmaid.... all in glitter - and what a stunning little model she turned out to be ! Thanks so much Chloe - cant wait to do it all again !!

Remember for the little princess in your house... a birthday party with faces unlimited is a lifetime of special memories..

Book now for next year to take advantage of 2011 prices. 

2nd & 3rd October

Another fantastic weekend at the Echo Areena in Liverpool at the British Judo Championships

Well done to our British team coming back with one gold and one bronze medal, after a fabulous weekend of Judo, with lots and lots of supporting red, white and blue faces. 

Glitz and Glamour Parties Now available

special rates for evening events

glam up your party NOW !

This weekend sees the launch of our new 'Glitz and Glamour parties' - great for teenagers house parties, and incorporating glitter tattoos and glimmer strands, to make for a brilliant pre-evening party, great for Hen Night celebrations and brilliant for getting ready for your Christmas party too.

9th to the 11th September - Painting at the Harvest at Jimmy's farm festival, with a brilliant bunch of 10 other painters.  It was lovely to meet you all again, and fantastic to paint with Heather, Alice and Craig and do some challenge painting too - great fun !  Sadly, time didn't allow for taking many pictures but I was glad you all had a chance to see the bling case and have glitter tattoos to set off your beautiful fairy outfits. 

4th September - Ian Williams Racing at Dominion Stables.  Alvechurch.  Lovely people all loving the range of designs, hope to see you all again soon.

2nd September - Alices Party - How to keep a room full of teenagers happy ?

Thats glitter tattoos for everyone then !

26th August - Woodrow Library fun day - wow what a lovely bunch of people, and the kids were great too !  Hope you all enjoyed yourselves.  I did and certainly hope to see some of you again at partys and more fun days in the future.

Everything from smurfs to smurfettes, tigers, leopards and beautiful butterflies too...

23rd August - off to Princess Risborough paint jam tomorrow - cant wait to show you all the glimmer strands !

24th August - and here they are - I only managed to get a couple of pictures so hope they do them justice - thanks to my superb model who is also a budding face painter we will all have to look out for her - she certainly knows her stuff with blending the right tones together.... she may even end up working for Faces Unlimited one day, but only if the money is right she said ! 

The skeleton was as a result of one of Janets impromptu challenge games, pick three colours - Pink, Mid Green and Yellow take the theme skeleton - add an abstract shape - squares and off you go. ! in 10 minutes create something that fits the theme... what a brilliant idea for a challenge...

20th and 21st August - Moreton Stanley Festival, it rained a bit, but whats a festival if you cant get through the rain, great fun! - See you next year everyone and remember to add us on FACEBOOK & Twitter too !

 We paint anywhere !!                            Glow in the dark girls !

     Even Dad got roped in too !            Enjoying the sun !

You guys were AWESOME !                   Getting into character !

13th August - Avonvale Honda in Coventry open weekend, If you came along to say hello, maybe your picture is here, this is just a few of the designs chosen - hope everyone had fun!  - Thanks for the insight into the new Smurffs film boys !

Remember to follow us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER @ukfacepainter.

11th August - Today is different kind of blog, in fact its a bit of a rant.....I have many calls for parties and weddings, and one particular call today has really put things into perspective for us professional painters.   I just want to tell everyone who is thinking of booking a face painter -  ' YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR '

There is someone locally who is undercutting the prices we quote not just by a few pounds but is litterally halving the cost of having a painter at a party.  They are not turning up to bookings, letting people down at the last minue, left right and centre, and is proving to be quite an assett to my business. 

Thankyou - who ever you are, for the constant stream of unreliability, unprofessionalism and shoddy working practices when you do show up.  You are ensuring we have a thriving face painting business, and ensuring we have the wonderful customers who are more bothered about great value for money, making fantastic memories for the children, and also more interested in the artisic abilities of their painter rather than the cost.  We may be a little more expensive but the children are all enthralled with the work we create and the fact that we always far exceed their dreams when they tell us what they want on their face. 

If you are one of those people who want a cheap deal and think we will barter with you on our prices, think again.  I know we are well worth what we charge, if you're in any doubt - read our customers comments, and if you still want to book the the cheapest painter around and find out for yourself how unprofessional they can be, then please do so.  I will be happy to pick up the pieces when they let you down. 

10th August - Parties parties, photos to follow soon - and Cricket matches too !

Another busy weekend remember to follow us on twitter now - more technology eh !

30th July - Pictures from todays painting at the Aviva Athletics.

Thanks to all who came over to say hello and thanks to everyone who had their photos taken.

30th July - just time to say what a fantastic party season we're having, yesterday surpassed everything nearly resulting in me being thrown into a jakkuzi ! - talk about torturing the face painter - and being positioned next to a bubbling jakuzi was great ! - just wish i could have jumped in at the end of the day !!

I hope you all had fun at Lara's party, what a fantastic group of people, hope to see you all again soon - with my swimming costume this time !

I also hear the grown up's were partying in Wythall, and along with the Athletics meeting at the Alexandra Stadium in Birmingham, we've been well and truly out and about this weekend. 

Wonderful Birthday Greetings to all those celebrating this weekend will update with more after next weekend... oh - check out the Glimmer Strands - Lara's friends AND their mums loved them yesterday !

Still more thankyou's arriving from Steve's party, gosh the adults know how to have a good time, what a wonderful evening.  Hope to see you all again soon.

12th July - I've just had a lovely thankyou from Ayla's mum.  Thanks again you guys hope you liked the pictures too.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to you, your work is the best i've ever seen, and everyone (including the adults) had a brilliant time.  We really appreciated your hard work and will be recommending you to our friends and family.  Thank you again - you were FANTASTIC !!

9th July - just back from Ayla's party where we were a big hit with the children and parents ! - thanks for invitiing us to share your party - remember to e mail me for copies of your picture.  Dad's remember to take that paint off before bedtime !

9th July - where is the summer going! - another weekend of fun days and parties and of course this weekend sees the start of a series of top sporting events in Birmingham.  We've been out and about again, at Steve's 60th Birthday party last weekend, which was 60's themed and a fabulous night for everyone (photos under this update), we've been painting at Istel's company fun day and have parties and open days today.  The Athletics is going to be a massive event with tickets now sold out and 12,000 people expected.  Wow, already looking forward to this and being able to make our mark for the Olympics events next year.

And the best news of all....we are going to be releasing a new product which face and body painters will find really interesting and be able to add this to their range of services to grow their business.  Our customers are already reporting that they love it and we're taking it out to a number of our events to make sure the public are on side too..so far the feedback is fantastic and they cant wait to get their hands on some !  I'll continue to make enquiries and put a fantastic starter package together.. OUT NOW - See our online store for details  

28th June - The courses are going well... making tweeks here and there to the content and making sure you all get value for your pound...

I was looking at the comments we've been getting from our parties and found this particular one from a little while ago.. i meant to put it onhere sooner but time just runs away doesnt it! - It makes me very proud to have a fantastic team of painters around and to be able to offer peace of mind as well as tallent is just the best ... see what you think ?

Hi Helen, Sorry for the delay in writing this email, I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Claire for making Meadow and Charlotte's Birthday party such a success.  The children loved having their faces painted - Claire was so lovely with the children and made them feel so comfortable and she is so tallented ! The faces were amaizing!  A big thank you to you for being so flexible and for all your advice and patience as the number of children attending continued to escalate !  I have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family and will be in touch for future events.  Many apologies to Claire - I dont feel I praised or thanked her enough on the day - I got swept away as you said I probably would !  Thank you again - The children looked wonderful and we have some wonderful photographs - you made the day !!

mmmm what a lovely message and well done Claire too ! so if you'd like Claire or one of our other painters at your party.. give me a call now.

Just one other quick bit of news .... we've got a New Product and I mean NEW - like no one else is doing this and at the moment i'm keeping it very close to our chests...! will make the announcement very soon - I promise !

15th June - What a busy couple of weeks, i dont know where the time goes to! ... Im just sending out a wish that all the little ones featured here on the site are keeping well.. It was lovely to see you again recently, so keep coming back for more painting, and deffinately lots more fun !

Lots of parties booking in and we're doing some fantastic special rates for Birthday parties in the summer months... so give me a call and I can let you know what those are..

Im working on new Face painting Courses at the moment, and these will be up and running very soon now... its so exciting - I cant wait to tell you all about them.. We get so many people ask us how we learned.. and I have a waiting list for those wanting to be the first to see the new stuff...do you want to be included?  let me know by e mail. 

Wednesday 1st June - I cant believe its nearly a month since I posted on here... where are the weeks going.. It will soon be Christmas !! remember to book early BTW as we get very busy around santa time !

So what have we been up to.. ! oooh lots to tell you but i'll save some for later.. Changes to the courses are in the air.. those will be publicised soon.. lots of painting of course, at the libraries around Birmingham, we're at the BOOK BASH of course ! along with Sutton Coldfield (31st) Boldmere (2nd), Erdington (2nd), Warmley(3rd), Mere Green and Central library (4th) along with lots of birthday parties too 

Come along and get booked into the library sessions - there's loads going on.  perhaps we'll see you there. I've got a few photos to post too and they'll be in the next blog ! in the next few days.. am looking forward to Astwood Bank Carnival too.. should hopefully be lovely weather and a great day out too !

Monday 9th May - Another busy weekend, working out at BRMB's Walkathon in aid of the BirminghamChildren's Hospital.. well done everyone and what a fantastic amount of cash too !  We're already looking forward to a hectic half term week, and cant wait to see you all at the libraries around Birmingham again.  On with the paperwork !

Wednesday 27th April - wow things have been busy and we're getting ready for lots of events this weekend, The Beehive Inn have their royal street party plus lots of others.  a couple of pictures have been added to our childrens gallery - we hope you enjoyed having your face painting by Helen at the Forge Mill Museum on Monday.  We saw lots of children and very chilled adults all enjoying the sunshine... we hope you had as much fun as us and hopefully we'll see you there again at your other events.

Thursday 21st April - Its the Queen's birthday today and to celebrate (because she seems to have got missed out in all the wedding preparations) we're gonna go to stratford for a picnick and guess what - IM TAKING MY PAINT - so if you're heading off over there today - feel free to come and say hello.   

Sunday 18th April  - another wonderful day in Stratford.. and finding out you've just painted a fellow face painters 'rellys' can be a bit daunting.. so I found out ! hope you liiked the paintings guys.. anyway.. onwards and upwards.. today im catching up on booking forms so all those of you who are waiting.. they'll be in the post tomorrow..

St Georges Day events to look forward to this Saturday  ..

Redditch Town Centre - 11 - 2pm

Birmingham Central Library - 10 - 4pm

Victoria Square, Birmingham - 10 - 5pm

and if the weather is nice we might see you on the green in Stratford.. come along and say hello..

Saturday 16th April - Phew - what a hot day painting outside for the Wasps... lovely to meet you guys and hopefully we'll see you all again soon.   Wasps meet every saturday morning at Matchborough East Community Centre - kids can play on the soft play and tea and coffee for the parents ... go along and meet some great people.... its St Georges Day next Saturday and all of the Faces Unlimited team are out and about painting - in Redditch town centre, Birmingham Central Library, and in Victoria Square too.. if you're in the area - come along and get your face painted too. 

Thursday 14th April - Today we had a fun day developing ideas for wedding body painting.  We hope you'll like the pictures and perhaps soon we'll see you at your wedding.  In the meantime, We're looking forward to painting for Redditch Wasps on Saturday in the town centre.  Come along and support this wonderful charity. - see you there. 

Saturday 9th April - our girls had lots of fun making lots of kids happy today, and some adults too, what with Birthday parties, sports centre open days and the Lord Mayor's Curry Cook Off between the Army, a fusion restaurant, and the Birmingham Catering college we have something for everyone.  Well done to the Army lads BTW - fab curry !

Here are a few pics of todays special people, we hope you had a fabulous time, here's a very big smile from a cute little puppy dog and even the trendy young folk got in on the act too!! perhaps we'll see you again at your parties !

Wednesday 5th April - working hard on our new courses which you'll be able to participate in without haivng to travel, its a really exciting time for us and we hope for our future students.  We're looking forward to some fab birthday parties this weekend, the Lord Mayor's Big Curry event in Victoria Square and also the Arrow Vale Sports Centre opening.   Maybe we'll see you there, lookout for the photos after the weekend.

Sunday 3rd April - Mothers day an early start... its great not knowing if it its going to be busy or really quiet... Once again painting at the NIA, what a fabulous day.  Its amaizing who you find in the displays....!

 Pictures moved to Exhibitions page

Even the staff from other stands got involved... Hello to everyone I've met today - look forward to working with you soon ...

Saturday 2nd April - Rio launch was a great success, Im looking forward to painting again for the Apollo Cinema too.. be sure to tell them how much you enjoyed seeing the new release paintings !

Wednesday 30th March - I've had a few confirmations today, am looking forward to painting in Redditch town centre (by the church) on Saturday for the release of the new RIO film so lots of tropical birds to be painted ! then on sunday out at the NIA.  More bookings for the Birmingham Council and for the 9th April we'll be at Arrow Vale sports centre, at a lovely little boy's birthday party, and also painting for the ABF soldiers charity at the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Event in Victoria Square, Birmingham, raising lots of money for them so lets hope there's going to be some good weather. 

Monday 21st March - What a fantastic weekend at Pets at Home.. and thankyou to everyone who came and said hello to us there.  Hello too to the doggies (and ladies) from the Animal House (www.theanimalhouserescue.co.uk) rescue foster homes, have a look a their site to see the lovely doggies they brought along.. Yogi the big hairy Rotty and the gorgeous Erol.. sleek tan smooth coated lurcher.. actualy, I've fallen in love with Erol and while he doesnt have a propper home, maybe I'll have a chat with the girls about sponsoring him..

Friday 18th March - Helen will be painting at Pets at home this weekend.. come along and say hello its the first anniversary for Companion Care Vetenary practice.  Happy Birthday Companion Care !

St Patricks Day fun in Birmingham on Thursday 17th March, we made a lot of new friends, hope you all got home safely after the celebrations on Broad Street!

The BRMB NAKED WEDDING painter is HELEN ELVINS - Kelly and Lee said - we never would have been able to go through with it if it wasnt for Helen.  Her painting tallents and all round fabulous personality helped us through and even saved the day when the registrars wanted lee covered up a little more !

See all the photos from the naked wedding soon on our body painting pages.. in the meantime, if you're looking at arranging a naked wedding - call me now ...or even if you're thinking of keeping your clothes on - we can put your party face on..!

Put your party face on with Faces Unlimited.

For face painting that you and your child can be proud of, you need only call one painter, Helen Elvins has been painting since 2000 and has experience in painting at any type of event, large or small.  We can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised by the effects Helen can create with a fabulous array of the best quality paints and glitters. 

Helen will provide an unlimited supply of designs created with input from the child and her own imagination using her natural eye for astounding creativity, you can expect fine lines, and delecate colours, teamed with special horror effects, creating beautiful butterflys and terrifying tigers plus lots and lots more...see our gallery for lots of pictures.....

Painting at a vartiety of events throughout Birmingham, Redditch and the Midlands, Faces Unlimited can provide you with the best quality face painters around.  If we dont have enough painters for your event we will certainly locate other painters in the area of equal quality to our own.  Either way you have the Faces Unlimited guarantee:- WE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.

Our easy booking system, ensures you are able to book quickly and with the minimum of fuss, and we can also provide other fun items to add on to your face painting requirements like Funky Hair and Tattoos, so have a look around this site for lots of ideas..NEW ADDITIONS THIS YEAR are the most fantastic Glimmer Strands - great for adults and teens too ! ...

Training is also a big part of what we do so after seeing the faces we can create, if you'd like to learn how you can be a part of Faces Unlimited, then please look at the Faces Acadamy page.

Remember to give us a call if you dont see what you are looking for......

and we'll create it for you !