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Robyn Fukumoto, Special Guest

It was so important to us to create an initiative that would actively engage our generation. We seem to have a bit of a bad rep, as we've been called a generation of slacktivists--where 'liking' non-profits on Facebook is often the extent of our invo… read more
*IRISHONYX*

@redfox60:
Ummm, perhaps you didn't read the whole story? They aren't going to just 'come up with a Phoenix.' The designs were inspired by what matters to these incredible children; what allows them to look beyond what they've gone through. It's as… read more
redfox60

i would have considered buying a set of your temporary tattoos to try out the look but you did not have one i liked because i am selective in what i wear on my skin since i already have real tattoos. I like the idea of the tryout of a tattoo prior … read more
Robyn Fukumoto

@Ianthe Mauro: Hi Ianthe. Thank you! You're so sweet. We LOVE the idea of sharing our tattoos with young people. We actually have done a wedding for a very special bride (shout out to Annemarie!). Can't wait to be connected with you to chat further :… read more

The Temporary Tattoo Project

Raising Funds for Orphaned Children

All money raised/donated to The Temporary Tattoo Project, after costs for materials and marketing/se...

All money raised/donated to The Temporary Tattoo Project, after costs for materials and marketing/selling expenses, is donated to Flying Kites. Flying Kites cares for these homeless, orphaned and abused children in Kenya.

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Story

Wear Your Heart on Your Skin

How did six tattoo artists in the U.S. wind up designing temporary tattoos inspired by six rescued children in Kenya? Buy the Temporary Tattoo Project tattoos here. Robyn Fukumoto and Lauren Sauma made it happen. The two friends wanted to raise money for Flying Kites, a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for abandoned, abused and orphaned children in Kenya. Flying Kites’ mission is to raise the level of care for children in need, providing not just adequate care, but exemplary care -- including excellent medical services and a first-class education -- to help break the cycle of poverty.

Robyn and Lauren enlisted the creative skills of six tattoo artists and paired each one with a Flying Kites' child in need of sponsorship. Robyn Fukumoto and Lauren Sauma, The Temporary Tattoo Project The children answered questions about their likes and goals, and the artists used their stories as inspiration for these limited-edition tattoos. Each design is a work of art that you can showcase on your skin. When heads turn and people start asking questions about your new tattoo, it’s the perfect opportunity to spread the word about the Temporary Tattoo Project and Flying Kites.

Buy the Temporary Tattoo Project tattoos here. The Temporary Tattoo Project donates all proceeds to Flying Kites’ child sponsorship program and its center, the Flying Kites Leadership Academy. Are you ready to get inked?

— Ann

Details

Available for shipment to Canada.

Artists:
- Kite by Virginia Elwood
- Rawr by Steven Lam for Lucy Obama
- Strength byAdam Suerte for Benson
- Lion+Plane by Daniel Trocchio for Isaac
- Koi by Robert Bonhomme for Miriam
- Bloom by Robert Bonhomme for Miriam
- Horse by Stephanie Tamez for Martha
- Set of 6: The set of tattoos, a sampling of one per artist Temporary Tattoo

Application and Removal:

Skin should be clean and oil free

Remove clear, protective top sheet

Press tattoo onto dry skin with design facing down

Hold wet cloth against tattoo

Wet it thoroughly and make sure the entire tattoo is saturated

Wait 20 seconds

Peel off paper backing

Gently wipe image with a damp cloth and let dry

Depending on care taken and where applied, tattoos will generally last from 3 days to a little over a week.

You can remove the temporary tattoo by using rubbing alcohol or baby oil, or by scrubbing in the shower.