Five Glitter Tattoo Ideas for Kids’ Parties

Picking a design and choosing the colours can be half the fun of a glitter tattoo. Set out a few stencils and pots of glitter, and one child might go for a pastel unicorn while the next picks an electric-blue lightning bolt. Here are five ideas for a glitter tattoo station at your next kids’ party.

How Do Glitter Tattoos Work?

A glitter tattoo starts with a stencil. With an adult’s help, place it on clean, dry skin, apply a thin layer of glitter glue inside the cut-out and follow the kit instructions for adding the glitter and removing the stencil. Fine cosmetic glitter works well for small details like star points and butterfly wings. A tattoo made with glitter glue can last a few days, depending on where it’s placed and how much it rubs against clothing.

Check the age guidance on the packaging and use glitter glue on children’s hands and body only. For a cheek design, use petroleum jelly or another water-free balm with cosmetic glitter suitable for facial use. At Glitternisti events, children under five get tattoos on their hands only.

Browse glitter tattoo kits and stencils for a DIY party station.

1. Unicorns and Stars

Try a unicorn in pale pink, lilac and sky blue for a soft pastel look. For a bolder design, use a bright colour for the mane and add a little silver at the tips.

Stars are an easy way to try mixing colours. Pick two shades, apply one on each side of the stencil and let them overlap slightly in the middle. Or give each point of the star a different colour.

2. Seashells and Mermaids

For an underwater party, set out turquoise, sea green and pearly silver. Try two shades of blue in a mermaid’s tail, or add a touch of silver along the edge of a seashell so it catches the light.

A larger mermaid design works well on the forearm, while a small shell fits neatly on the back of the hand.

3. Crowns and Hearts

A gold crown with silver tips is a fun choice for a royal-themed party. Let each child pick an accent colour to make their crown their own.

Hearts work with almost any party theme. Try pink and gold, lilac and silver or a rainbow heart with a different shade in each section.

4. Butterflies and Feathers

Butterfly wings give you plenty of room to play with colour. Try lilac and pale blue for a spring party, or copper and gold for an autumn birthday.

For a feather, use a deeper colour near the base and fade to a lighter shade at the tip. Fine glitter helps the narrow details of the stencil show through.

5. Lightning Bolts and Rainbows

A lightning bolt in bright yellow or electric blue makes a striking little tattoo. Try splitting the design between two contrasting colours for extra impact.

For a rainbow, apply each colour with a small brush so the bands stay distinct. Let the kids choose the order. A pink, turquoise and silver rainbow can be just as fun as the classic version.

Set Up a DIY Station or Book a Glitter Artist

For a small birthday party, choose a handful of stencils and set out a few colours so children can decide what they’d like while an adult applies the tattoos. Ready-made kids’ party sets can help you put together supplies for the celebration.

For a bigger birthday party or family event, a Glitternisti glitter artist can bring the supplies and run the station while you enjoy the party. We work throughout Finland. Explore Glitternisti’s services for children’s events.