When planning an event for children, it is often the little details that make the biggest difference.
A face painter can turn an ordinary afternoon into something memorable, giving children a chance to become their favourite character, animal or fantasy creature for the day.
In Andover and the surrounding areas, Colour Pop Faces has become a popular choice for families, schools and community groups looking to add something fun and colourful to their events.
Run by Amanda, Colour Pop Faces provides professional face painting for children’s parties, fetes, school events, community days and special occasions.
As a mum of four, Amanda has spent years around children’s parties and community events, and her love of seeing the joy that face painting brings was a major inspiration behind starting the business.
She told Rank Bolt: “As a mum of four, I’ve spent years around children’s parties and community events, and I’ve always loved seeing the joy that face painting brings. I wanted to turn my creative side into something that makes children feel excited. I love their little faces when they look in the mirror!”
With high quality, skin safe paints and a friendly approach, every child gets a design they can be proud to show off. There’s also an exciting party package available in partnership with White Cubs Soft Play Hire, making party planning even easier.
Here are three good reasons to choose Colour Pop Faces for your next event.
Reason 1: Amanda helps create memorable experiences for children
Children love activities that let them use their imagination. Face painting does exactly that. One moment a child is standing in a queue, the next they’re a superhero, a unicorn, a tiger or something completely unique that they have thought up themselves.
For Amanda, that sense of excitement is one of the biggest reasons she loves what she does. Her inspiration for starting Colour Pop Faces came from seeing first hand how much children enjoy having their faces transformed.
“I wanted to turn my creative side into something that makes children feel excited,” Amanda explained. “I love their little faces when they look in the mirror!”
At Colour Pop Faces, Amanda takes the time to create bright, detailed designs that children genuinely enjoy. It’s not simply about adding a bit of paint to a face. It’s about helping children feel part of the fun and giving them something exciting to talk about long after the event has finished.
Face painting also works for a wide range of age groups. Younger children often enjoy colourful animals and simple designs, while older children may prefer something more detailed. Amanda’s experience means she can adapt to different requests and keep children engaged throughout the event.
That creative approach is reflected in the ethos behind the business. Amanda explained: “Colour Pop Faces is all about adding a little colour and magic to special occasions. And don’t forget lots of glitter.”
Parents often spend weeks planning a birthday party or celebration. Having professional face painting on the day adds an activity that keeps children entertained and creates plenty of opportunities for photos. Those painted smiles often end up being some of the favourite pictures from the day.
And while adults sometimes claim the face painting is “just for the children”, there is usually at least one grown up quietly asking if glitter is available. It happens more often than people think.
Reason 2: It suits a wide range of events and takes the pressure off organisers
One of the biggest advantages of booking Colour Pop Faces is how versatile the service is. Face painting isn’t limited to birthday parties. It works just as well at fetes, festivals, school fairs, community events, family celebrations, christenings and weddings.
Keeping children entertained during larger events can sometimes be a challenge. When children have something enjoyable to do, parents can relax and spend more time chatting with friends, family or other guests. Professional face painting provides a simple solution that appeals to a wide range of ages.
For schools and community groups, face painting often becomes one of the busiest attractions of the day. Children love choosing designs and showing them off to friends. It helps create a lively atmosphere and adds colour to any event.
Supporting the local community is also an important part of what Amanda wants Colour Pop Faces to stand for.
“What makes Colour Pop Faces stand out is the care and attention I give to each and every child and every event,” Amanda said. “I love to support the community out as much as possible.”
She believes the service goes beyond simply creating colourful designs.
“I believe face painting is about much more than creating beautiful designs. It’s about making children feel special, confident and included.”
Amanda’s friendly and professional approach also makes things easier for organisers. As a fully insured face painter using quality products, she provides peace of mind as well as entertainment. Event organisers can focus on everything else that needs their attention, knowing the face painting is being handled by someone experienced.
That reliability matters. Whether it’s a small garden party or a large community event, organisers want suppliers who turn up on time, communicate clearly and help everything run smoothly. Colour Pop Faces offers exactly that.
Reason 3: The soft play and face painting package offers excellent value
Planning children’s entertainment can sometimes involve contacting multiple suppliers, comparing prices and trying to coordinate timings. That’s why the partnership between Colour Pop Faces and White Cubs Soft Play Hire is such a useful option for families.
Together they offer a complete party package.
This includes up to two hours of face painting alongside a soft play package featuring a ball pit, soft play shapes, a rocker and safety matting. Delivery, setup and collection are included, with free delivery available within SP10 and SP11, although additional mileage charges may apply outside those areas.
The package is ideal for birthdays, christenings, weddings, family celebrations and community events. Instead of dealing with separate enquiries and bookings, everything can be arranged through one simple booking process.
Children benefit from having two popular activities available during the event. Some will head straight for the soft play equipment, while others will be keen to choose their face painting design. Together, the combination helps keep children entertained for longer and provides variety throughout the day.
From a budget point of view, it also represents strong value. Families receive two entertainment options in one package, making party planning a little easier and a lot less stressful.
Most importantly, it allows hosts to focus on enjoying the occasion rather than worrying about keeping everyone occupied. That’s something every parent can appreciate.
Looking ahead, Amanda has ambitions to continue building Colour Pop Faces while staying true to what inspired her in the first place.
“My goal for Colour Pop Faces is to continue growing into a trusted local business that families think of first when they’re planning a celebration or community event,” she said.
“I want to continue supporting all kinds of community events and eventually branch out into even bigger events such as festivals. But most importantly, I want to continue making children smile.”
When it comes to adding fun, colour and creativity to an event, Colour Pop Faces is a fantastic local choice.
Amanda’s face painting brings smiles to children’s faces, helps events run smoothly and provides entertainment that guests genuinely enjoy. Combined with the soft play partnership package, there are even more ways to create a memorable day.
Whether you’re organising a birthday party, school fair, fete, wedding or community celebration, Colour Pop Faces offers a friendly, professional service that adds colour, creativity and a touch of sparkle to any occasion.