Esmeralda is exactly who you want to hire for your next party! We had her do face painting for my…read moredaughter's 5th birthday party. All of the kids and adults loved her. She made everyone, even the younger, more timid kids feel so comfortable with her gentle and kind demeanor. You can see for yourself in her photos, but all of the face paintings she did were absolutely beautiful!! The kids were so proud of how great they looked. It was so fun watching them walk around and show everyone at the party their special face paintings. And to top it off, Esmeralda was extremely communicative, very thorough and super helpful when we were discussing pricing and availability, booking and finalizing details before the event (she was so accommodating and came 1/2 earlier than we had originally discussed). I would highly recommend hiring Sparklez n Spikes for your next event!!

Esmeralda was amazing! We had a party for my son and all the kids & even the adults loved her. She…read moreis professional, sweet and attentive. Highly recommend & would book again

I've used A Dream Party for birthday face painting and those experiences are 5 stars. However this…read morepast weekend at the Brentwood farmers market my daughters got their faces painted by Carmen, the owner and another girl who must've been new. The new girl's work was subpar, but that's not why I'm writing this review. I'm writing it because of Carmen's unprofessionalism toward her new girl. Openly ridiculing and talking down to her in front of my family, telling her it didn't look good and to just do arm work for the rest of the day. We were there early and there was nobody waiting behind us. She could've waited until we left before correcting the girl. If the girl wasn't ready to do face painting, that's a training gap on Carmen's part and she shouldn't have been out there in the first place. A reputable business isn't just about doing good work, it's about how you treat both your customers and employees alike.

Carmen is a true professional. As soon as she arrived, she immediately began making balloons for…read morethe children, ensuring each one received a special creation. Even amidst the chaos of the birthday party, she made a point to find the birthday boy and personally hand him his themed balloon. In my opinion, her services are very reasonably priced and well worth it. I highly recommend her.

Wandie was at a festival my son and I attended today. My son is 8, and special needs (sensory)…read moretoday was his first time having his face painted and it was an absolute success in large part to Wandie. She was patient and knew just how to support my son through the process. My son was elated with his face paint! Not only is Wandie calm and warm she's also very talented! The face painting was next level beautiful and artistic! Thanks Wandie will never forget my sons first experience and how wonderful you made it for us

Wandie did a great job at our Daughter's 5th Birthday Party! Everyone loved her work. I would…read morehighly recommend her for a personal or work function. Professional, friendly, patient and awesome it's kids! Thank you Wandie for the beautiful work and the personal token received in the mail! We will surely be recommending and using you again!

Dulci was great to work with, communication went smoothly, she let us know what to expect & we made…read morethe booking. Prior to the event I reached out to them to confirm details, our kid and friends were very happy with Rumi/Kpop theme. Jennifer kept the kids engaged & made sure the birthday girl had a good time. Few other parents asked for their contact right away after the party!

[EDIT] I want to respond to Dulci's wildly inaccurate claims in detail…read more 1// There was parking had entertainer arrived on time. I held a spot but obviously had to give it away when she didn't show up on time. 2// No one treated her unkindly upon her arrival. I asked front desk staff to please look out for performer arrival as they've been nothing but helpful with the kids party, we can corroborate with video footage if needed. This is slandering MCC staff 3// I was texting Dulci and calling the performer throughout her arrival, trying to help her find the clubhouse and also trying to help her with the elevator (and direct her to where balloons are for entrance). Her stress came from being late to the party and not finding parking in the main lot, not from any unkindness toward her. What an outrageous experience trying to blame the parent and the staff when services provided wasn't up to par. I stand by my review - and I think Dulci's response is a great example of the type of gaslighting that will happen to you if you book through this business. [Original Review] This was quite a negative experience TBH. We booked a princess for a 5yo birthday party in Moraga about 2 months in advance and the beginning of the process was easy enough. It's a pretty standard booking. However, every single interaction after I paid the deposit was like pulling teeth. They got my name wrong. I had to chase down the entertainer. I never got timely confirmations (despite promises that I'll be contacted). A week before and 2 nights before and I'm still tracking down who the entertainer is. And the entertainer showed up ~45mins late to a 2 hour party. I've included screenshots of communications. I am shocked they have so many positive reviews - please reconsider unless you want to micromanage the entire process and be disappointed. However, I do want to be fair and did not give 1 star because the entertainer did finally show up and she did entertain the kids (although for 1 hour not 2 like I booked, but I still paid her $150 for 1 hour of her time). So, I would not book again through this provider. Dulci refunded me my deposit, but that doesn't give me the valuable time back for the birthday.

If you're looking for a true Disney-quality experience, look no further!!!…read more Anna and Elsa completely exceeded every expectation we had for my daughter's 4th birthday. From the moment they arrived, they never broke character. Their mannerisms, voices, interactions, and warmth made everyone, children and adults alike, feel like the real princesses had stepped into our party. The children were absolutely captivated, and...so were the adults! Guests lined up for hugs and photos, and it was so fun watching everyone become just as starstruck as the kids. It genuinely felt like a little piece of Disneyland had come to us. Several guests even commented that they felt like they had walked into Disney. They were incredibly engaging throughout their visit, singing, dancing, laughing, and making every child feel special. Most importantly, they made my daughter feel like the center of their world. Watching her interact with them is a memory our family will cherish forever. What impressed me even more was their professionalism. They adapted effortlessly to our timeline, adjusted to changes on the fly, and worked seamlessly alongside the fairies. They complemented one another beautifully, creating one cohesive, magical experience for our guests. As the host, I was able to relax because they were so easy to work with. They were kind, flexible, polished, and incredibly talented. SO TALENTED! If you want your child to truly believe they've met Anna and Elsa, Characters by Joanna is the place to book. They didn't just entertain our guests, they created memories that our family and friends will be talking about for years. Thank you for making Sophie's birthday feel like a real fairytale. We couldn't have imagined it being any more magical.

Joanna is absolutely amazing!!!…read more We hired Joanna Lynn to come as Ana for my daughter Zoey's seventh birthday party, and she was absolutely phenomenal. From the moment she walked in, she looked like a real-life Disney princess. Every detail was flawless -- her costume, her hair, her makeup -- she truly could have worked for Disney. Her voice was stunning, and she stayed completely in character the entire time. The girls were completely mesmerized. Watching their faces light up when she walked in was pure magic. She made Zoey feel so special and created the most unforgettable experience for all of the kids. She was hands down the highlight of the entire party. If you are considering booking Joanna Lynn for your child's birthday, do not hesitate -- she is worth every penny and then some!! Truly magical. Thank you, Joanna!

We couldn't be happier with their services! From start to finish, everything was seamless and…read morewell-organized. The face painting was absolutely beautiful, the balloon twisting was a huge hit with the kids, and the caricatures were truly amazing. All of the entertainment kept the kids engaged and excited the entire time, and everything ran so smoothly. We've received so many compliments from other parents about how fun and well-done everything was. We're so grateful to the whole team (Daria, Molly, Kevin, and Jennifer) for helping make the party extra special. Highly recommend!

Communication was super smooth, and the kids really loved her designs! I had a great time talking…read morewith the other parents, who also agreed that this Happy Painting service is a guaranteed hit. She was so sweet and quickly fixed the paint for a child who cried when it rubbed off, so all the kids were happy the entire time. We will definitely ask for her again!

I cannot recommend Pacific Face Painting enough. We hired one of their artists who does both face…read morepainting & balloon twisting for a private party. The booking process was easy and straightforward, communication was always prompt, and all questions were answered thoroughly. Our artist was absolutely wonderful - showed up promptly, was professional, kind, and friendly. We ended up having much fewer children than expected at our party, so most guests were adults. The artist did a great job making everyone feel welcome to have a face (or hand) painted or to request a balloon creation, regardless of age. It was so much fun for children and adults alike. We were very happy from the beginning of the process to the end, and we will definitely book with them in the future.

We had an amazing experience with our Balloon maker and face painter. They were very professional…read moreand accommodating and on time for our Grand Opening Event! I will definitely be reaching out to them again.

We hired Rumi for our daughters 4 y.o birthday party. She was amazing. She came out and performed 4…read moresongs, they played games, and then she did face painting for all the kids. She was very patient and flexible. Really she was trained and ready for any ideas the kids wanted to do. Made it easy as a parent that the kids had entertainment. Booking also was easy as they answered all questions prior. I would highly recommend Rumi or any princess/character in this company.

Loni is Mom's Best Friend for birthday party planning. I booked online and she responded…read moreimmediately to answer my one million questions. She was super helpful and saved the day! My daughter's birthday was cancelled due to coronavirus and we were heartbroken. Then I found My Once Upon A Time and booked an Elsa Sing Along for my daughter and 8 friends. Loni is a true professional, she recommended the best Singing Elsa even though she could have saved the job for herself. Queen Elsa's zoom was jaw dropping!!! She might be a legitimate Disney employee, she was SO in character. She also sang 4 songs for the Sing Along and had an amazing voice! I highly, highly, highly recommend My Once Upon A Time!

BOOK HER!! I booked her for our child's birthday and…read moreChrissy did a FANTASTIC job! Her work is amazing, all the kids loved her artwork. Face paint, rainbow hair, arm/hand paint.. she did a wonderful job and she's great with the kids. She even did a little piece for the mamabear! I definitely recommend her for any party or function. SHE IS LEGIT! I booked another company a few months ago but Chrissy's artwork is very very nice! So stop looking around a book Fantasy Faces!! **Also don't forget to feed and hydrate your entertainment**

Hired for a 5 year old birthday party…read more She spent 30+ minutes per kid, and used up all of the time we paid for with a significant number of children still wanting their faces painted. We ended up paying extra to have her stay longer and finish. On top of that she was pestering my wife and other guests for "sugary, non carbonated drinks" all afternoon. She kept complaining to my wife and guests of elbow pain and requesting ice for it in a bowl. Then when the pizza came for the kids she asked for multiple pieces of the kids pizza. After we had cleaned up the whole party she and her "assistant" were still not done packing up their stuff. When they finally finished packing their stuff into a rolling suitcase they flagged down my wife and asked her to ask me to come fold up their folding table and carry their bag to their car. For $500 I would think you would bring your own drinks and food and pack your own crap.

Let me start by saying weddings are always stressful but thanks to Antoinette and Roque they made…read morethis day so special with all the odds against them with this bipolar weather!! From our set up for our guest to our beautiful back drop and set up for us to eat and cut our cake !! Ossie and me appreciate everything you guys did for us on our wedding day and cant wait to have you guys again for our next event !!! 10/10 recommend ​

antoinettes work is AMAZING ! she did my babysbower and my sons first birthday ballon arch with the…read morebackdrop and it came out SO GOOD.I had so many compliments and have referred so many others to her who as well were NOT DISAPPOINTED & still book with her ! she has lots of services to offer and really shows out on each of them! I highly recommend booking with her !