FAQ

How far will you travel?

Travel costs for up to 50km from Amaroo (ACT) are included in the party price.  If you are outside of this there will be an additional cost depending on the distance and time to get there.  We try to keep the cost as low as possible, but we need to take into consideration the bookings that we may be unable to take due to driving time.

Do you provide catering?

We do not cater for parties as we often have to go straight from one party to another and do not have the facilities to keep food fresh.  If you would like to have someone cater your party we may be able to refer you to other businesses.

Do you have party rooms available?

No, we specialise in mobile birthday parties, so we come to you.  However, if you do not have the space or desire to hold the party at home, there are many community centres and scout halls around that will hire out their facilities for a small cost.  We can also do a joint birthday party with Cherry Seed, where they will provide the catering and the space, and we can do the entertainment.  Call Nessa for more details, or call Cherry Seed on 6241 3852.

What face paints do you use?

Nessa only uses high quality face paints such as Snazaroo, Paradise/Mehron and Grimas paints. These paints are recommended by face painters around the world and very rarely cause allergies.  However, as with all products, some individuals may be sensitive and we cannot guarantee that some irritation may not occur.  If a child has obvious eczema or dermatitis we will do our best to avoid painting on the areas that it occurs.

How do I remove the face paint?

All of the face paints can be removed from the skin with soap and water, however some of the more strongly pigmented paints may stain a little.  If this occurs, try using baby wipes or makeup remover - these usually do the trick quite nicely.  Try to avoid having the face paints come into contact with clothing.

What are glitter tattoos and how long to do they last for? (picture below)

Glitter tattoos are applied using an adhesive stencil that sticks on the skin.  A thin layer of cosmetic glue is then applied over the open areas of the stencil and glitter is then dusted or brushed over the top.  The stencil is then removed to leave a beautiful design underneath.  We often combine 2 or more colours on the stencil to make it even more pretty.  Both the glue and the glitter are specially designed for use on skin, so should not cause reactions, however as with the face paints we cannot guarantee this.  The tattoos can often stay on the skin in some form for up to 3 or 4 weeks, gradually losing glitter.  It looks it's best for the 1st week or so.  We NEVER apply tattoos on the face.  To remove the tattoo try using some baby oil - you may need to apply the baby oil a few times.

What games and activities do you do with the children?

We usually play the old favourites that most of the children know - Musical Bobs or Statues, Duck, Duck, Goose, Fairy Says, Sleeping Fairies, Fairy Tag and Pass the Treasure Box (much less wrapping and tears than Pass the Parcel!).  We also like to blow bubbles and occasionally do some craft activities (usually on request) such as making a fairy wand or a pirate hat.  If Nessa is doing face painting without an assistant, she will often bring colouring in and fairy dough to keep the children amused while they are waiting for their faces to be painted.  If you would like to do a pinata or a specific game such as Pin the Horn on the Unicorn, Nessa or one of the other Fairies will be happy to work it into the schedule, however we do not currently provide pinatas.  

What goes in the Treasure Bags?

We can either do lolly only, lolly free or a mixture of both.  An example of a mixed bag might include a sparkly pencil, a scented eraser, a bottle of bubbles, a bouncy ball, a candy bracelet, a redskin, 2 fizzers and a business card.  We try to avoid using very cheap and brittle novelties that break easily - we prefer things that may be used!

The Magic Pouches that are included in the Sophisticated Fairy Package includes a crystal chip bracelet, 7 metallic wishing candles in assorted colours, a candle holder, an instruction sheet, and a tumbled crystal.