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Panda Party

$175
Starting price

Scheduling
Balloon art type

Responds in about 2 hours

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About
Welcome to my vibrant world of balloon decoration, balloon twisting, and face painting, where creativity knows no bounds! I pride myself on using only the highest quality balloons for both stunning decor and whimsical balloon twisting, ensuring a spectacular display and delightful creations at your event. I can customize balloon decorations to fit any theme, transforming your venue into a visual masterpiece. As a skilled balloon twister, I bring fun characters to life, captivating guests of all ages with imaginative designs. In addition to my balloon services, I offer expert face painting using premium, makeup-grade paints and glitter, ensuring a safe and dazzling experience for everyone. Whether you're planning a birthday party, corporate event, or special celebration, my services are designed to make your event unforgettable. Let me add a touch of magic and excitement to your next gathering! ✨ Note: insured face painter ✨ Discount option: hire our new face painter for a lower price ✨ please inquire for more details
Overview

Hired 77 times

Serves San Leandro, CA

Background checked

2 employees

3 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 11:59 pmMon6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

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2024

Services offered
Event type
Balloon art type

Simple balloon twisting

Detailed balloon art

Face Painting services

Yes

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Ashwina p.

Jun 16, 2026

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She is one of the best balloon twisting artists I’ve ever met! Her creativity and talent were amazing, and she made so many fun and unique designs for the kids. My guests were incredibly impressed, and the balloons were a huge hit at the party. She was professional, friendly, and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her for any event—you won’t be disappointed!

Details: Birthday party • Younger than 4 years old • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • I'm flexible • Face painting is needed

Balloon Twisting
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Ruoxi x.

3 weeks ago

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so glad we get to work with Melissa for my son's birthday party. everyone enjoyed the face painting and balloons. she's punctual, the quality of the face painting and balloon twisting was high, very cute designs that matched the theme. super glad and highly recommended.

Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Birthday party • Balloon twisting

Face Painting
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Yulia R.

Nov 10, 2025

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Melissa was great . She is extremely professional and pleasant. Kids had a blast. Her face fainting, glitter tattoos and balloon twisting skill are amazing. She responded fast, was on time and entertained kids for several hours. We will definitely use her services again.

Details: 11 - 20 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Birthday party • Glitter tattoos • Balloon twisting

Face Painting
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Ketaki s.

Nov 17, 2025

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This was absolutely loved by the kids. Melissa came with a curate listed of balloon options based on the theme so kids had some great options to choose from. Her friend also did face painting which the kids loved too. Both of them together were so fast and great with the balloons and the painting. Highly recommend both of them!

Details: Birthday party • 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • I'm flexible • Face painting is needed

Balloon Twisting
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Tina N.

Aug 30, 2025

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This balloon arch was for my daughter's Sweet 16. Melissa was very responsive and easy to communicate with. We texted back and forth to make sure we got the colors just right. She provided everything! My daughter had a very specific look in mind for the backdrop with tulle and twinkle lights and Mel had it all! The design didn't turn out quite like I had asked for (wanted the colors more mixed), but it turned out beautiful nonetheless. My fault for not doing a final design confirmation. She had someone come clean up at the end of the evening around 10pm which was amazing. Balloon arches are NOT cheap, but it would have taken me HOURS to do it myself and it was the one big decor pop we splurged on. We used it for photos, did the cake cutting in front of it and tried to utilize it for other special moments so it didn't just sit in the corner after the girls had taken their obligatory selfies. I shopped around and Mel was right on with most of the other quotes. Her good reviews and access to the background we wanted put her at the top. Would recommend again!

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 13 - 17 years old • Balloon backdrop • Indoors • My home, venue, etc.

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Melissa Badilla

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Pricing for arches, garlands, and other balloon decor starts at $250+. I do require a non-refundable deposit to lock in your date and time once we have discussed and confirmed what you are looking for!

  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    I like to inquire as much information about what you are looking for and will provide a mock-up digital design with the color theme and design style so you know what to expect!

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    Think about your party theme, colors, placement, and size of the decor you would like.

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