Faceaballoonza! face painting & balloon art
6 - 8473 163 St V4N 6M7 Surrey, BC, Canada

These #bunnies are hopping off today! . . . #bunny #easter #eastereggs #balloons #balloonanimals #ballooncandycups #localartist #supportsmallbusiness #surrey #surreyeventservices #surreycommunity #yvr #yvrevents #faceaballoonza

Moana is one of my favourite Disney movies, so I love that she was the request for these #ballooncandycups! (With her #heartoftefiti necklace, of course!) . . . #moana #parody #goodybag #balloons #balloonsculpture #partyfavours #partyfavors #birthday #birthdayballoons #balloonart #localartist #balloonartist #supportsmallbusiness #surreyeventservices #surreycommunity #surrey #yvr #yvrevents #faceaballoonza

Of course, if you’re now a #bigsister - well, that calls for a #specialtreat and a title change announcement! . . . #welcomebaby #littlebrother #baby #welcome #teddybear #bear #balloons #balloonanimals #stars #sayitwithballoons #supportsmallbusiness #surrey #surreyeventservices #surreycommunity #yvr #yvrevents #faceaballoonza

#stars and a #teddybear to #welcome a #newbaby! . . . #welcome #welcomebaby #newborn #balloons #balloonanimal #balloondisplay #sayitwithballoons #bear #supportsmallbusiness #localartist #personalised #customized #surrey #surreyeventservices #surreycommunity #vancouver #yvr #yvrevents #faceaballoonza

Tooth! exclaimed the 2 year old #birthdaygirl - so I think it’s safe to say that my rendition of #Toothless passed the #whatisit test! . . . #toothlessthedragon #howtotrainyourdragon #dragon #birthday #birthdayballoons #happybirthday #sayitwithballoons #covidbirthday #balloons #balloonanimal #balloonartist #supportsmallbusiness #localartist #surreyeventservices #surreycommunity #surrey #yvr #yvrevents #faceaballoonza

Some of you know I’ve also been sewing #nonmedicalmasks (@thingskristalmakes - I thought it would be fun (and so very 2020) to offer #mask #BalloonCups! (Some prints even match #balloons that I make!) just like my regular Cups with a #balloon #sculpture on top, but instead of candy inside, there would be a #nonmedicalmask, #matching #deluxehairbow or #bowtie - and *then* some candy! It’s #whimsy and #practicality all in one fine #holiday package . . . #giftideas #shoplocal #localartist #yvr #gingerbreadman #reindeer #faceaballoonza

Another #throwback to last year’s #fashionshow in #kansascity! I was able to watch part of the show from the audience before going backstage for the #artists entrance, and managed to film this beauty - @misbrighteyes94 lit up the #runway in her #spacebarbie pink and silver #starweave ensemble . . .... . The Balloon Fashion Show: A Party by Molly Balloons Lead Designer @mollyballoons Artists Kristal @faceaballoonza Lisa @lisamctwister Dave @davebrennballoons Tommi @balloons_ink Cara @bunnyblankets Nate The Great @theballooncollective Pineapple @balloonsbypineapple Finn @balloon_rush Grant Lesher @grantlesher Katie Gaches @katiegaches Production Jay Dickens Hair & Makeup @sunraehairdesigns @sirenstylesllc @shelbyfloyd91 @chlo.wee.yuh @jlharb82 Photography @thejeffevrard Sponsors @quixoticfusion @qualatex @1dapperlatino @Cbdamericanshaman #theballoonfashionshow #balloonfashionshow2K19 #DapperLatino #quixoticfusion #thetruman #balloonfashion #mollyballoons #balloondress #fashionshow #space #barbie #prettyinpink #wearableart #canadianartist #haveballoonswilltravel #faceaballoonza

It’s that time of year again! Thinking of fun gifts or extras for the holidays? #balloon #headbands and bracelets are fun giveaways for cousins, friends and classmates (#funfact - I use #slapbracelets, so it’s kind of like it’s 1994 again!) - or as a cute alternative for your #christmascrackers (those paper crowns never stayed on my head )! #ballooncups can be filled with #holidaycheer. Whether that’s #candy and novelty items for the kids, or fancy chocolate or little airplane bottles of booze for the adults (*cough*#teachers*cough*) - that’s up to you! . . . #giftideas #teachergifts #thankyougifts #goodybags #candycups #balloons #balloonanimals #penguin #christmastree #snowman #holly #reindeer #rudolph #gingerbreadman #holidays #holidayshopping #spreadjoy #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #yvr #faceaballoonza

#balloon #deliveries and pick up orders are still allowed under current health orders! (#nocontact, so I’m basically like a restaurant, haha) If you’ve got a #celebration coming up (or if someone needs a #thankyou or #pickmeup or anything, really) #balloons are a great way to #spreadjoy! . . . #yoshi #slapband #slapbracelet #sayitwithballoons #ballooncharacter #balloonanimal #birthday #birthdayballoons #anniversary #celebrate #yvr #shoplocal #localartist #faceaballoonza

A year ago I was in #kansascity with an amazing team led by @mollyballoons, working on a #fashionshow. I loved it! This year that couldn’t happen obviously - but here’s a little #behindthescenes clip featuring my beautiful #spaceballerina @itsmerylieb . The Balloon Fashion Show: A Party by Molly Balloons... Lead Designer | @mollyballoons Artists | Kristal @faceaballoonza Lisa @lisamctwister Dave @davebrennballoons Tommi @balloons_ink Cara @bunnyblankets Nate The Great @theballooncollective Pineapple @balloonsbypineapple Finn @balloon_rush Grant Lesher @grantlesher Katie Gaches @katiegaches Production | Jay Dickens Hair & Makeup | @sunraehairdesigns @sirenstylesllc @shelbyfloyd91 @chlo.wee.yuh @jlharb82 Photography | @thejeffevrard Sponsors | @quixoticfusion @qualatex @1dapperlatino @Cbdamericanshaman #theballoonfashionshow #balloonfashionshow2K19 #DapperLatino #quixoticfusion #thetruman #balloonfashion #mollyballoons #balloondress #fashionshow #space #ballerina #ballet #pointeshoes #dancer #energy #quicklinks #wearableart #canadianartist #haveballoonswilltravel #faceaballoonza

I had received 3 possible #themes from Olivia’s mom, and she ended up picking #designs from all three! The final was #flowers - and I love how this #decotwisted #balloon #column turned out! . . . #prettyinpink #chrome #thisis2 #secondbirthday #happybirthday #birthdaygirl #birthday #birthdayparty #birthdaysarentcancelled #celebrate #sayitwithballoons #ballooncolumn #personalized #yvr #faceaballoonza

This #secretlifeofpets #display went out last week, and here are some of the reasons why I love it: that double x-weave base, Max’s nose and #dogbone collar, Snowball’s #carrot (), figuring out how to make Chloe - and finally getting to use one of those beautiful #jelli numbers! (Fancied up with some #pawprints of course!) Chloe’s stripes were super cute - and of course I didn’t take a photo from the back But you can see tail stripes on the #candycup version of Chloe! . . . #happybirthday #birthdayballoons #maxthedog #chloethecat #snowballthebunny #secretlifeofpets2 #thesecretlifeofpets #balloons #balloonanimals #balloonanimal #balloondog #sayitwithballoons #celebrate #birthday #birthdaydecor #ballooncup #qualatex #northstarballoons #faceaballoonza

I’m kind of super in love with how this #bolt #birthdaydisplay turned out Can you feel how fast he’s running?! . . . #birthdayballoons #birthday #happybirthday #celebrate #sayitwithballoons #boltdog #centrepiece #centerpiece #personalized #faceaballoonza

She loves #duckies - so she gets duckies! . . . #duck #ducks #birthday #centrepiece #centerpiece #2ndbirthday #happybirthday #celebrate #birthdaydecoration #balloons #balloonanimals #bubbles #thisis2 #decor #birthdayparty #caketabledecor #faceaballoonza

Happy 1st Birthday, Stella!

I love the hanging #stars on this #personalized #walldecor piece! . . . #twinkletwinklelittlestar #stars #organic #personalize #birthdaydecoration #happybirthday #sayitwithballoons #celebrate #party #twinkletwinkle #faceaballoonza

#princessbelle (and #spiderman) #ballooncups went out for a #princess #birthdayparty yesterday! . . . #princess #superhero #balloons #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayballoon #balloons #goodybag #ballooncup #celebrate #party #faceaballoonza

#halloween #BOOquet, anyone?! I know we’ve got #secondsummer happening right now, but it’s nearly October! If you know of a home or office that needs to be #spookified, perhaps a #scarycute #balloondisplay will do the #trick! (or #treat?) . . . #boo #bouquet #spooky #halloweenvibes #bat #pumpkin #zombie #brains #sayitwithballoons #themebouquet #theme #thisishalloween #balloons #faceaballoonza

Adding some #whimsical fun to a #birthdaycelebration with this #personalized #ballooncolumn! . . . #flamingo #flowers #floral #personalize #sixty #thisissixty #happybirthday #happy60thbirthday #birthday #celebrate #sayitwithballoons #birthdaygirl #photoop #balloons #balloonanimal #faceaballoonza

#theincrediblehulk went out yesterday for a #hulkfan’s #birthday! . . . #brucebanner #thehulk #hulksmash #musclesfordays #favouritecharacter #superhero #superheroart #itainteasybeinggreen #30thbirthday #birthdays #birthdayboy #birthdaysurprise #balloons #birthdayballoons #celebrate #birthdaysarethebestdays #faceaballoonza

This #jumbo #balloon #witch was my very first #balloondisplay in my very own yard! Wondering what I’m going to make this year? ...so am I . . . #countdown #latergram #memorylane #halloween #halloweenvibes #spooky #spookyvibes #witchywoman #broom #balloons #october #octobervibes #itstheballoonhouse #scary #trickortreat #faceaballoonza

It’s #October and you know what that means...it’s #ghostdog season! If you’re looking for a fun #treat to give away this year (or if you’re taking part in an #alternative #halloween activity or just want a fun #accessory!), I’m taking orders! Each #ghost #balloondog comes with a #glowstick #bracelet and 2-4 pieces of candy inside - and you can definitely #upgrade to a #slapbracelet or #headband instead! . . . #spooky #ghosts #halloweenvibes #balloonanimals #trickortreat #thisishalloween #faceaballoonza

Almost exactly 3 years ago I was in #xiamen with an amazing group of #balloonartists, thanks to @guidoverhoef777 and #AEMI - it was the #worldballoonartfestival! After our #daysupondays of building our #guinnessworldrecord #winning #balloonzoo, I walked the #zoo myself, starting at the entrance to see it like our guests did. Of course, I had to take a #timelapse of it - and I don’t think I actually posted it! (I did accidentally miss a few rooms, and didn’t realise until afte...r - it was a huge space!) Here is the #biggestballoonzoo in the world - in 30 very fast seconds! (#balloon pals, I tagged some of you but don’t know some Insta tags and I can only watch the video so many times before I get dizzy if I missed you let me know and I’ll add the tag in!) . . . #latergram #balloons #balloonanimal #animals #worldrecord #CanadianArtist #CanadianInChina #friendsaroundtheworld #haveballoonswilltravel #faceaballoonza See more

"I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability." - #RuthBaderGinsburg . . . #thankyou #RBG #notoriousrbg #justice #justiceginsburg #idissent #dissentcollar

A million years ago (#slightexaggeration) I had a #photoshoot with the talented @pinupperfectionphotography - and of course I needed #balloon props! After all, when one wears a #pinkdress covered in #poodles, one must have a #pinkpoodle with her! . . . #balloonartist #balloons #balloondog #flashback #firehydrant #poodle #dogsofinsta #poodlesofinstagram #pinupstyle #pretendmodel #faceaballoonza

And for a #minecraft fan - a #personalized #creeper #balloondisplay and #minecraftsteve #balloon #candycups! . . . #minecraftideas #birthday #minecraftbirthday #balloonpixel #thisis8 #customized #happybirthday #birthdayboy #centrepiece #sayitwithballoons #themedbirthday #theme #star #stars #ballooncandycups #goodybags #lootbags #faceaballoonza

This #jungletheme #balloon #arch (or#demiarch depending on how you look at it!) #tripledup as #decoration #photoop and dessert table #ambiance at Luka’s #firstbirthday - so many #memories made! (Also, I just love the #popsofgold in this #palette!) . . . #jungle #junglevibes #jungleleaves #balloons #birthday #birthdayboy #birthdayparty #party #celebrate #birthdaysarentcancelled #birthdaysarethebest #organic #personalized #sayitwithballoons #happybirthday #faceaballoonza

#whataweekend! . This #flamingo went out to #celebrate Sarah’s #12thbirthday! Hurrah for #bubbles #blue and her favourite #bird! . .... . #birthday #birthdayballoons #birthdaygirl #happybirthday #sayitwithballoons #birthdaysarentcancelled #birthdaysarethebest #jazzitup #personalized #faceaballoonza See more

#TBT to my #dontrushchallenge #balloondress - here is the #makingof #timelapse! . . . #wearableart #balloons #ballooncouture #balloonfashion #designer #covidcreation #isolationart #dress #fashion #starweave #peekaboo #feelslikeyesterday #faceaballoonza

So I decided that the sewing needed to be separate. I’ve deleted most of the sewing related posts, and I’ve started a new page for that! . Please follow @thingskristalmakes - I am ever grateful for your support with my painting and balloons, and I would absolutely appreciate if you could give me a follow there, and see what non-balloon things I’m up to! .

I promise that I won’t be posting only things I’ve sewn(), so here’s a #throwback to a #painted #armdesign from an event years ago - I love when there’s time to add #bling! I miss this, friends. . . . #roses #facepaint #armpainting #butterflies #starburst #liquidbling #onestroketechnique #glitter #faceaballoonza

#facecovers are either #fitted or #pleated. Some are #tieback, some have one continuous loop of #ribbon/#elastic, and yes, I can do #earloops as well (though for longer stretches of time - like when I’m at #events! - I’m definitely a fan of the first two options instead. #savetheears!) It’s all about finding what option works best for you, so #ymmv with each style. . The #hairbows have a metal #alligatorclip and the #bowties use metal hardware as well. . .... . #bows #accessorize #accessories #covidcrafting #howtobeextra #2020fashion #faceaballoonza See more

Before we dive deeper into fabric, here’s a #fantasyflower that went out this weekend. It’s been a while since I’ve made one, but I’ve #stillgotit! . . . #flowers #frangipani #balloonflower #balloonart #balloons #uninflated #faceaballoonza

Don’t worry - I haven’t forgotten our #bowtie wearers! Wheezy is modelling a bow tie adorned with silver #sparkle outlined #gummybears and I have a matching #hairbow (a different style than the last bow!) . And yes, I do have #masks in this pattern as well! . .... . #gummybear #bow #accessorize #accessories #beextra #matching #matchymatchy #covidcreations #pivot #faceaballoonza See more

And now for something different! You know I love balloons and face painting - but like many companies right now, I’ve had to #pivot a bit. . Some of you know I sew my own #skirts (yes, the ones I wear to your #events!), and I’ve been #sewing #matching #masks for myself because I’m #extra like that. And then I started making matching hair bows to wear in lieu of my usual #hairflowers...and then I started thinking that maybe #matchingmasks and #hairbows would be something that... others might like as well! . I’ve been sewing up a storm with a couple of different mask styles, and a few bow styles, so watch this space! . . . #facecover #matchymatchy #cassettetapes #cassette #retro #fabric #accessorize #accessories #localartist #faceaballoonza See more

What a busy week or so, designing pieces for future events! Here’s a #vaseofflowers going out this weekend - and remember, if you’ve got a #specialevent coming up, I’d love to #create some balloon #whimsy for you as well! . . . #balloons #sayitwithballoons #celebrate #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #supporthearts #flowers #faceaballoonza

I want to address something here. Since we’ve entered Phase 3, I’ve received numerous #facepainting inquiries. Believe me when I say that I miss painting faces as much as your kids miss being painted - but it is simply not safe to do so right now with things as they are in BC. I’m sure some have searched for another #facepainter, but anyone I would trust enough to recommend to you, isn’t painting right now either. I’d love to create some #balloon magic for you, so please ask me about that! But my brushes are staying put until it’s safe again . . . #party #parties #events #birthday #birthdays #safetyfirst #physicaldistancing #balloons #balloonart #birthdaysarentcancelled #celebrate #responsiblepractices #faceaballoonza

#FYI; this is my #gameplan. . . . #playitsafe #rulesforareason #maskup #safetyfirst #staysafe #faceaballoonza

Pretty #selfexplanatory No cutting through your home to get to the backyard, so access to the venue from outside will be needed! . . . #party #birthdayparty #events #balloons #balloonartist #balloontwister #safetyfirst #adapt #faceaballoonza

Friends! I’ve missed you all so very much. While we’re not able to go back to how things were, I am currently able to offer balloon twisting for your outdoor, physically distanced events*! We are lucky to have sunshine right now More info to follow! *with appropriate numbers present, of course . . . #birthday #birthdays #events #physicallydistantbutsociallyconnected #celebrate #birthdaysarentcancelled #balloontwisting #balloonart #balloonartist #faceaballoonza

Another #dreamcatcher - this time with #dragonflies! I love #pink and #orange together - this combo reminds me of #sunsets and warm weather #installation #23 . . . #itsabeautifuldayintheneighborhood #covidcreation #isolationart #dreams #dreamalittledream #balloons #feathers #faceaballoonza ... @ Faceaballoonza! face painting & balloon art See more