Fiesta Day in Point Grey 2013

Thanks to Kaboodles toy store for having me face paint during the Fiesta Day parade! The families on 10th are always so enthusiastic and lovely, I had a great time. The general consensus among the kids was that the best part of the parade is when those in the marching ensemble 'throw stuff' to the bystanders. I could not agree more, it breaks the fourth wall and makes those standing on the side walk feel as if they too are a part of the pizazz. 

I will admit though, it is hard to paint a kids face while all they want to do is turn around and look at the passing police cars, baton twirlers, and decorated vehicles. But, as often happens, the kids' love of face painting helped them maintain their resolve to stay still. Good job guys! 

Here are a few pictures from the day!

May Long Weekend 2013

There is no better way to end this lovely weekend than sitting in my apartment and blogging to you all while the evening sun filters in through my front window and I prepare myself for a Sunday BBQ in South East Van.

For the past two years I have been working for a client who throws the absolute best parties in town. This year it took place at Southlands Heritage Farm, a magical and earthy space home to community markets and outreach. But, most importantly, home to PONIES!

The kids at the party were treated to pink lemonade, pony rides, nature tours, a complete candy bar with rainbow butterfly lollipops, a chocolate fountain, rainbow birthday cake and face painting at this Rainbow Butterfly Fairy themed birthday party. As an addition to my face painting services, I also brought along hair ribbon to braid into kids hair (my new party trick, they loved it!). I wore my gold petticoat, rainbow bustle (purchased at Just Imagine), little blue fairy wings and did my hair up with ribbons and flowers. 

And, of course, wore my cowboy boots.

As an additional  treat, I ran into the kids that I nanny for while there (they were visiting the farmers market). That fact, mixed with all the smiling faces I saw and the gentle sounds of the banjo being played by one of the Southlands gentlemen as I packed up my paints at the end of the gig, may have contributed to making this the best kids party I have ever been to.

It really was a beautiful and impeccably planned event, exemplified  by the bouquet given to me at the end, one of which sat on every table at the party (pictured above).

A pleased Spiderman at the Kids Market today

Today I face painted at the Kids Market while hanging out with Rainbow the Dragon, JAck the Clown, and Rusty the Clown. Here are some photos from today too!

 

Fairy Princess tiara

 

Jack the Clown, balloon master!

Rainbow butterfly

Unicorn (original design by Nicholas Frenette)

Rusty and Jack!

 

I hope that all of your May Long weekends were as filled with joy as mine was, 

Until next time
Clown hugs and butterfly kisses,
Love,
Beebop the Clown

Waleed's TRaSH PaCK Birthday Party!

For those of you who are unaware, Trash Packs contain trashies: adorable rotting characters coming directly to you from the garbage can. Researching and planning for this party was a blast, because it was all news to me. Not to say that there weren't garbage themed toys in my childhood (Garbage Pail Kids anyone?) but the fact that refuse as toys never gets old is fantastic.  

Ooey gooey, stinky slimy- all things that are right up my alley!

The YUCK factor and kids go hand in hand.

My outfit

Trashies!

We started the party with making our own trash puppets (supplies purchased at Urban Source). The characters that they created were at times intricate, at times haphazard, and all creatively trash-tastic.

Jack the Clown entertained the non crafters with balloons, and there was a bouncy castle as well. Between all the stations, over 25 kids were endlessly entertained. The decor was amazing, Waleed's mom having had the BRILLIANT idea to hang all of the empty Trash Pack trash cans that belong to Waleed (he has TONS!) from ribbon, with colour coordinated helium balloons (orange, yellow and blue) and a 'Scrappy Birthday' trash themed banner.

 For games we did a slime race (they loved it, it was so messy!) and a trash bag race (think potato sack race).

SLIME! Cornstarch and Lime Koolaid (smells nice, and dyes your fingers less than food colouring)

The party ended with the Pinata, which I themed specially (Sore Berry is Waleed's favorite Trash Pack character).

Whew! What a great time! Thanks to the family for having us at their event, Jack the Clown and I had a wonderful time. Bring on the trashy parties, I am now Trash Pack prepared! 

Until Next time, 

Love, 

BeeBop

xoxo

Spring has Sprung!

 Spring has sprung! And aren't we all just a little more cheery for it!? The ground has finally thawed, and the chill is gone from the air. Flowers flower everywhere! <3

Print out this Easter themed colouring sheet, and count them eggs!

Love, Beebop

xoxo

Spring time Spidey (note the awesome green fingernails!)

Purple princess tiara

Puppy! (me thinks it is a Yorkie)

Spring time flowers

Ladybug Princess (as per request)

Glittery Hello Kitty (always a favorite!)

Happy St. Patties Day!

Rainbow Shamrock tiger

Face painting and balloon twisting has recommenced at the Kids Market on Granville Island, every day throughout Spring Break. This was a great weekend to kick it off, with shamrocks and rainbows galore.

Face Painting station! And my simple, yet effective, St.Patties attire (please note the shamrock painted on my cheek)

Obligatory shot with my buddy Rainbow the Dragon

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines!

I must say, I had an absolutely wonderful day filled with LOVE (and chocolate). My day was spent Nannying and painting all the kids faces with hearts and rainbows. We also made Valentines for their parents, and ones for themselves where they wrote the things that they like most about themselves (bike riding, painting, ballet and clicking heels to name a few).

I was then treated to a fantastic dinner at my wonderful friend Allan's house where he made vegan haggis (he is a Scottish vegetarian) braised pear and blue cheese salad, and mashed potatoes. Nom nom nom. 

We ended with a goats cheese fondue desert, that made all the fruit we dipped into it taste like cheese cake. It may have been the most delicious thing ever.

I contributed to the evening by using my favorite parlor trick (can you guess?), face painting! It was beloved by all... 

Enjoy the photos, and much love to everyone! And remember, love is infinite, and a many splendored thing. <3

xoxo

-Beebop

I shall officially end this blog with a photo of one of my favorite couples (and two of my best friends) who came over to my house the other day, put on matching blonde wigs, and pretended to be in a Swedish rock band. I would buy their album.

Pink and Silver Butterfly Photoshoot w/Randi Cuthbert