Business Cards!

This is what the back of mine says:

Face Painting and Body Art
after care and removal Instructions

Face Painting

While we use only FDA-compliant, professional, cosmetic-grade, water-based products, please remember that wearing a face painting creation is a bit like wearing regular make-up – while it is not required, it’s best to remove the design before bedtime. To remove the makeup, use a dark cloth (washing the face rubs the paint into the cloth and main stain it) and a gentle cleanser. Baby or kids’ shampoos work well because of their “tear-free” feature. Lather, wipe, rinse, and repeat – but NO scrubbing; scrubbing can irritate gentle faces. While trace stains may occasionally remain, they can be easily removed by applying a moisturizing lotion, waiting at least 30 minutes, and washing again.

Glitter Tattoos

Properly cared for tattoos will last approximately 3 to 7 days, depending on the skin type and where the design is placed. They last longer on dry skin than on oily skin and they won't last as long if they get rubbed by your clothing. For best results, your skin should be clean, dry, and free of oils or moisturizers before application. To prolong the life of your tattoo, wash it gently with a mild soap and NO cloth. Pat, DO NOT RUB, the area dry. Glitter tattoos can be removed by using rubbing alcohol. Let the alcohol soak into the tattoo for 1 – 2 minutes, then rub with a cloth, OR soak the tattoo with a warm, wet washcloth or in a tub or pool. Once the tattoos have been soaked, they can be easily removed with a washcloth.

EDITED TO ADD: I'm pretty sure at least part (if not more) of the removal instructions came from what Cindy Trusty has listed on the back of her cards. She posted it once a long time ago on another list, and I C&Ped and edited it. My paper version (i used to hand out half sheets of paper) was longer and more "cutesy," but business cards have limited space, so a lot of the cutesy got cut out.

I'm in the process of making a new business card, one with instructions how to remove face and bodypaint, and one for taking care of temporary tattoos/henna.
I wanted them to be the same style, with one big picture showing the cards main focus and them some of what I else do (thought about adding special effects, but I so rarely do it)
What do you think? One of them I would like to make as a banner as well, but not sure which one is best. Maybe a mix?


The back with instructions to remove face and bodypaint.


With my contact info


For temporary tattoos/henna.

Remove paint with a mild soap and wash cloth.

Baby wipes are not recommended for removal.

If staining occurs, wash again the following day to avoid irritating delicate skin.

Do not sleep in face paint.

Wow, you're amazing painters...I've got a LOT to learn! I never did go to "Art" school--i was a voice major--but I've always been artistic, and my mom and sister are both professional artists. SO--it's in the blood, but not the brain! I need to take some classes. Anyone know if anyone's coming to the twin cities????

haha... I was just in that area at the end of July for Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp.... Marcela Murad (from Silly Farm) was teaching some classes there. I didn't have a chance to take her main course, but I got to watch her paint for a while.

@ Lone Wolf:

It looks great! But I realized that there are no photos of kids with face paint - is that on purpose?

- Lonnie.

I work at a print shop and design a lot of business cards... my own cards are just simple and have no pictures because thus far I haven't gotten any good ones of painted kids, and I'd feel silly putting myself on there Though since I'm the face painter I don't guess it would be silly, would it? Or I could just draw something...

Perry Noia wrote:haha... I was just in that area at the end of July for Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp.... Marcela Murad (from Silly Farm) was teaching some classes there. I didn't have a chance to take her main course, but I got to watch her paint for a while.

I DON'T want to talk about that!!! I supposed to go, because it's so close to us, but the tax return didn't get spent on that...we've been homeless all summer, so we had to use the money for other things...ho hum. i WILL go this next summer OR ELSE!! lol

Lonnie wrote:@ Lone Wolf:

It looks great! But I realized that there are no photos of kids with face paint - is that on purpose?

- Lonnie.

The pumpkin is 12 and the wolf is 14. I didn't have photos of someone younger that I thought was good enough (or I didn't have permission to use them)

photomomma6 wrote:

Perry Noia wrote:haha... I was just in that area at the end of July for Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp.... Marcela Murad (from Silly Farm) was teaching some classes there. I didn't have a chance to take her main course, but I got to watch her paint for a while.

I DON'T want to talk about that!!! I supposed to go, because it's so close to us, but the tax return didn't get spent on that...we've been homeless all summer, so we had to use the money for other things...ho hum. i WILL go this next summer OR ELSE!! lol

I'm so sorry to hear that
I hope to meet you next summer! I plan to go back again, I'm carpooling this time instead of flying, it'll be cheaper and it's only a 12 hr drive. Make sure you apply for the scholarship, they made a lot on the auction this year so they should be giving out quite a few of them.

Oh my! 12 hours.

Heather,

I think what you have is quite nice and I may have to steal, I mean borrow, a version of it for my next printing!

I like ALL those designs Lone... really effective and slick looking!!!

I don't have any children on my business card either... all adults. It's easier not to use minors on permanent marketing materials.

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Perry Noia wrote:haha..

I'm so sorry to hear that
I hope to meet you next summer! I plan to go back again, I'm carpooling this time instead of flying, it'll be cheaper and it's only a 12 hr drive. Make sure you apply for the scholarship, they made a lot on the auction this year so they should be giving out quite a few of them.

That sounds great!! I was actually in Indiana all summer from June to August, so it wouldn't have worked out anyway. But, yes, scholarships are what I'm all about there...when I told my husband the price, he almost choked on his salami, but a scholarship might do nice---MEN--they don't know what it's all about--at least the NON clowning men that is. Thanks!

Lone- All of your designs are awesome!!! You are a Seeboden World Body Painting award winner! Would it be considered bad form mentioning that on your card somewhere by European standards? Maybe suggest all the types of events you do or a tagline if you have one.

I guess I like the first one from a business standpoint of showing all the different types of "art" you provide. I would use your scary face (it is you and that makes it more cool) as the first tile. Your glamour face/gold leaf face as the 2nd. Your henna as the 3rd. The art glass/dove body paint as the 4th tile. Your wolf hand as the final tile (finishing with the wolf emphasizes your name!).

- traditional facepainting
- glamour makeup
- body makeup and art paint/gestational
- henna (maybe add one of those in)
- hand painted tattoos