Foam parties are this year’s break-out party trend that you’ve seen on social media and reality TV, and we’ve scaled them to the budget of anyone for any occasion.

Throw a foam party

Foam parties are an all-in-one kit for an amazing event. Some of the things our clients have used foam parties for are:

• A splash day for camps and daycares that don’t have pool access
• The main activity for kids’ birthday parties
• An alternative activity for adult parties that doens’t need alcohol to be fun
• A unique marketing magnet to family events looking to raise their attendance numbers
• A memorable experience for party guests who have already seen it all

What do you need to host a foam party?

To host a foam party, you only need a few things:

1. A flat lawn or pavement with no rocks, stumps, drains, or anything to trip on.
2. A faucet for a water hose to connect to, maximum 100 feet from the flat area
3. A 3 prong, grounded outlet, maximum 100 feet from the flat area

That’s it! You don’t need any additional staffing or volunteers to run the foam cannon (since each foam cannon rental comes with a professional foam technician and everything we need), although children’s events should have adults present and supervising the children they’re in charge of.

Foam parties for camps, schools, and large groups

For large groups that run on a schedule, our office team will work with you to create a schedule for your foam party day. This normally looks like groups of up to 25 kids scheduled in 30 min increments throughout the day.

Our office will work with you to find the right schedule that works with your organization’s needs.

Kids’ birthday foam parties

At Colorful Creations, our favorite events are kids’ parties! Our foam packages are built based on our experience in the industry and include:

• 1 hour of foam-tastic play!
• 1 foam cannon, tech, and set up
• A family-friendly music mix of recent pop hits played in our sound system at a neighborhood-friendly level
• Travel, set-up, and breakdown fees included in the package price

We recommend 1 hour of foam because kids tire out pretty quickly afterward. While we can add more foam time (just ask us when you’re booking), we also recommend airbrush tattoos and balloon twisting with a second artist as an add-on if you’re looking to keep kids entertained for a longer event. Both won’t get damaged when wet, and can be done either before or after the foam party.

and balloon twisting with a second artist as an add-on if you’re looking to keep kids entertained for a longer event. Both won’t get damaged when wet, and can be done either before or after the foam party.

Foam events for adults

Foam parties were first popularized for adult events through social media, reality TV shows, and 5k runs. While Colorful Creations specializes in family events, we would love to work with your team in order to create a memorable event for any age!

Please let our office team know how many guests you’re expecting at the time of booking, and we can work with you to build a great package.

Foam Cannon Rental FAQ

Is the foam safe for kids?

Yes! You can see the Foam SDS here, but the foam doesn’t cause any irritation after we properly dilute it and run it through the foam cannon. The only time a child might be bothered by the foam is if they eat it, at which point they’ll normally gag or vomit and learn very quickly not to do it again.

Can I just rent a foam cannon at a discounted price?

Foam cannons weigh a lot more than the average child, have water and electricity running through them, and are difficult to operate if you’re not used to elements like water hardness or weather. For safety reasons (and your own ability to relax and enjoy the event), every “foam cannon rental” comes with a professional technician who takes care of everything for you.

Can we hold a foam party indoors?

If you have an indoor area with a dirt floor (such as a barn or walled tent) or an area with non-slip floors and a built-in drain (such as a nightclub), then yes!

Indoor areas that would not be good for a foam party would be athletic areas with no drainage (such as a basketball court, rollerskating rink, or astroturf field), with significant obstacles (such as a trampoline park), or a sliding surface (such as an ice rink or anything with hardwood floors).

Can we combine foam with a pool party? Or have the foam spray into a pool?

No. Because the foam will cover the surface of a pool it poses a significant drowning risk to even strong swimmers. All foam areas must be done either a minimum of 100 feet from a pool, pond, or body of water, or the body of water must be physically locked off with a gate or fence so it is entirely inaccessible to guests.

What music do you bring? Can you take playlist requests?

For smaller kids’ events, we play a mix of Kidz Bop and 90s throwbacks. Our foam technicians are busy at your event, so they put the playlist our office created on shuffle for everyone to enjoy! If you want playlist requests, they can simply hand you the AUX cable to throw on whatever playlist you’d like on your own phone. For safety, no kids are allowed in the foam tent, and cannot handle any device playing music or select songs from a playlist.

For adult parties and larger events, we offer DJ services that can be added to your foam party. You can work with our DJ to discuss music, or supply your own.

Can you hold my foam party rain date?

New England weather is notoriously fickle. We cannot hold a rain date because of high demand, however we will do our best to accommodate any rain date after your original event date is canceled. Unlike any of our other events, foam party deposits will be refunded in the case of a rain date if we are unable to find an alternative date.

And if you can’t reschedule but really need entertainment for a certain date? We can usually accommodate sending a face painter or balloon twister in place of our foam tech. Just ask when you’re speaking with our office!

or balloon twister in place of our foam tech. Just ask when you’re speaking with our office!

Can wheelchair users, people with limited mobility, or deaf/HOH partygoers enjoy a foam party?

Yes!

Foam will not damage mobility devices, but there are two considerations. First, if the foam is on a lawn, it may make the ground wet and hard to navigate in using certain mobility devices hard to handle on wet ground. If a guest us using a mobility device, the party planner should be prepared to use a paved or concrete surface for the party. Second, the foam is wet and may damage electronic mobility devices, so electronic wheelchairs should not be used.

For party guests who can’t hear the music, the foam is still an awesome time. Please let us know at the time of booking if we can accommodate for deaf or hard-of-hearing party guests by adjusting our sound system in some way.

We hope everyone understands that we are trying our best.

For clients who have current parties:

1. We are currently operating within federal and state guidelines.
2. If you have a party scheduled with us, consider it “pending rescheduling”. We cannot legally go out to any events, however small, right now.
3. Your paid deposit can be used for any event and any type of entertainment (whether it’s yours or you chose to gift it to someone else)
4. You will be able to reschedule your party for any date between when we’re allowed to operate again and July 31, 2021. This should be well over a year of options for you to choose from.
5. At this time we are not able to issue any refunds since the refunds go to paying for the website, office staff, and accounting expenses that went into putting your party on the books. We are resisting any lay offs possible to the best of our abilities. However, again, we can apply it to any future party.
6. We are working our hardest to get in touch with all of our clients and notify them of this policy.

For all parties who are currently interested in booking a party in June, July, or August with the hopes that we will be able to operate again by then:

1. We still require the $100 deposit per artist as it pays for the website, office staff, and accounting expenses that went into putting your party on the books.
2. If your party needs to be postponed due to federal or state mandates, or simply because you want to play it safe, we will be able to accommodate your requests easily and without any fees and move your party.
3. If your party will be postponed because of a federal or state mandate: You will be able to reschedule your party for any date between when we’re allowed to operate again and July 31, 2021. This should be well over a year of options for you to choose from.
4. If your party will be postponed because of a decision on your part but regarding the virus:
5. You will be able to reschedule your party for any date between the original date of your party and 365 days after. This will be a year of options for you to choose from.
6. Please be aware that we may have to suspend face painting services for part of 2020. If we do, we will be able to replace that service with balloons or any type of temporary tattoos at no extra cost to you.

While we are shut down, several of us are still working from home to give the best possible customer service possible to our clients. If you have any questions, reach out to us via email.

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Mini-Party Up to 10 Kids

3hrs face painting, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos – $500

BBQ Special

2hrs balloon twisting clown and caricatures – $650

Balloon Sculpture Delivery

You tell us what to make, and we’ll deliver it to a special someone! – $200+

Company Event

Advertise your sale with any 3 entertainers for the day – $300+

I don’t normally speak in the first person, but sometimes this website can feel a little impersonal. So hello world! My name is Whitney, and I am the proud owner of Colorful Creations.

I got my degree in Interior Design at the NY School of Interior Design (class of 2004!) and over the course of my time there, realized what I really loved about design is how much my clients loved it. I still practice design now and again, but after moving back home to Fairfield in 2007 I started a side-business. (Freelancing can be a tricky thing.) I had already done some face painting over the summers in high school and college, so I figured I’d give it a try.

Well, right when the economy crashed, so did interior design. But, I’m happy to report, people kept throwing awesome birthday parties! I’m not sure if it’s because we were looking for things to celebrate or still want to show our children how much we love them, but my solo face painting venture blossomed.

So, 8 years later, Colorful Creations is now an awesome team of artists. We have face painters, balloon twisters and temporary tattoo artists (and I still sometimes go out to parties myself!) as well as coordinate entertainment with other top-notch companies. (We’ve thoroughly tested them so you know you’re always getting the best.) When you’re looking for birthday party entertainment ideas, we’re Southern CT’s go-to! Even if we don’t offer it, I know plenty of other amazing entertainers who we can make sure make your party perfect.

While I’m not busy working in our shabby-chic office, I love hosting dinner parties at my condo (still in Fairfield!), hiking with my two labs (did you know Fairfield County beaches are open to all animals during the winter?), and am currently learning to bake.

Face Painting Philosophy

My goal is always to provide the best service ever. I know how busy working moms are and how important our children are to us. My promise is always to go above and beyond in how we help you with your party, as well as provide top-notch party entertainment talent ideas.

Just like an interior designer can do everything from concept the execution, that’s the philosophy of my business. With or concierge services and inner-industry knowledge, we will help your party be amazing without taking up your time.

1. First Birthday with an Old-Fashioned twist
2. Legos! 
3. Rainbows (The face painting writes itself here folks.)
4. Pinkalicious
5. Ghostbusters (They’re back!)
6. Camping-Themed Sleepover
7. Elmo’s ABCs
8. Wet & Wild (Sprinklers, Waterballoons, and more! No pool required!)
9. Football (Hello, fall birthdays!)
10. Classic Princesses (our friends at Invite A Princess would love to dazzle your guests)
11. Baking party
12. Post office party
13. Candy Land
14. Wizard of Oz
15. Butterflies
16. Garden Tea Party
17. Peter Pan (Don’t forget Tink & Hook!)
18. Cookie Monster
19. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
20. Disney Cars
21. Very Hungry Caterpillar
22. Flamingos
23. Superheros
24. Classic Cars
25. Harry Potter
26. Safari
27. Winter Wonderland
28. Hello Kitty
29. Dr Seuss
30. Angry Birds
31. Space!
32. Movies
33. Scavenger hunt
34. Fairies (any which one you want!)
35. Tutus & Bow Ties
36. Fireman
37. Dragonflies
38. Muppets (also back!)
39. Bowling
40. Cowboys & Cowgirls
41. Alice in Wonderland
42. Circus
43. Tricycles and Bicycles
44. Peewee’s Playhouse
45. Curious George
46. Blabla’s Stuffed Animals
47. Jackson Pollock (yes, you read that right)
48. Puppies
49. Little Chef
50. Lemonade Stand
51. Baseball
52. Penguins
53. Glitter
54. Mad Scientist
55. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
56. Shabby Chic
57. Paris
58. Pizza
59. Formula 1 Race Cars
60. UV Glow
61. Planes & Trains
62. Neon Colors!
63. Woodland Creatures
64. Milk & Cookies
65. Minnie Mouse
66. 99 Red Balloons
67. Construction Zone
68. Disney’s Up
69. Groovy Tye-Dye
70. Sprinkles
71. Star Wars
72. Project Runway
73. Ninjago (which I have been assured is different than both Legos and Ninjas.)
74. The Big City
75. Strawberry Shortcake
76. Mermaids
77. Pirates (we have loads!)
78. Safari
79. Steampunk
80. Beach Day
81. ABC 123
82. Monster Mash (not-so-scary Halloween birthday ideas!)
83. 80’s Glam
84. Fossils (perfect for when you need to plan a 4th and 40th at the same time.)
85. Bold and British
86. Clowning Around
87. Kittens
88. Lady Bugs
89. Carousels
90. Transformers
91. Sock Monkey
92. Medieval
93. 50’s rock and roll
94. Christmas in July
95. Pumpkin Patch
96. Hot Air Balloons
97. Books
98. Guardians of the Galaxy (super heroes in space!)
99. Unicorns
100. Vikings
101. A is for Aiden: A monogram theme to celebrate the first letter of your child’s name!

What do you think? Have anything to add? Colorful Creations can literally provide face painting and balloon twisting in any one of these themes. You can request a quote today or chat birthday parties with us on Twitter @colorfulCT any time.

Here are just a few ways we’ve seen adults and teens embrace face paint.

Halloween

Our most frequent requests for adult face paint come during the month of October due to Halloween-themed festivities. In the past, our talented face painters have created elaborate full-face patterns for both adults and teens. Mind-blowingly scary transformations are most popular. Some of our most requested designs include zombies, vampires, clowns, ghosts, and skulls.

Our CT face painters pay close attention to detail and specialize in creating fake blood, popping veins, disgustingly accurate scars, and so much more. Aside from scary face art, we are also capable of creating racier designs that go along perfectly with more seductive Halloween costumes.

Raves and Concerts

Planning a night out with close friends? Glow in the dark and neon face paint go along perfectly with popular nighttime events like concerts and raves. EDM concerts and raves are especially ideal for these sorts of face designs because of their lively atmospheres. It’s often difficult to stand out in these sorts of settings because everyone dresses in eccentric outfits. However, vibrant face paint will surely draw everyone’s eyes to you! Our accomplished face-painting artists will help you embody the perfect alter-ego for an unforgettable night!

Cosplay

Cosplay involves dressing up as a character from a movie, television show, comic book, or video game. There are numerous clubs, gatherings, conventions, and competitions dedicated to cosplayers. Some of our face painters have gotten the opportunity to create designs for people dressing up as superheroes and villains, Game of Thrones characters, and characters from anime.

Sporting Events

Tune into any sporting event and you’ll surely see people in the crowd with full-on face paint! If you and a group of friends want to support your favorite team with impressive face paint, our CT face painters can create unique designs with mascots, logos, or team colors.

Themed Runs

An increasingly popular trend over the past few years has been themed races. In CT, popular events include Zombie-themed runs,St. Patrick’s themed races, and glow-runs. For instance, the Electric Run is a well-known nighttime race involving vibrant colors, clothes, lights, and obstacle courses. At the end of the race, there is a giant celebration filled with music, neon lights, and lasers. Themed-runs are a perfect opportunity to utilize face paint!

The face-painting possibilities are endless! This list only covers a select few face-painting scenarios. If you have a special occasion or event coming up that you think would be perfect for face painting, don’t hesitate to contact our skillfully dedicated face painters!

When most people think of balloon twisting, they tend to associate it with conventional stereotypes like simple, miniature balloon animals. While we do love creating amazingly intricate and fun balloon animals, our CT balloon twisters are capable of creating so much more than that. Balloon twisting is an incredible art form that is not limited to just balloon animals—the possibilities are endless! Our tip to you is simple: think BIGGER!

Balloon sculptures are undoubtedly underrated. They’re impressive, colorful, and will spice up ANY celebratory occasion or gathering. In the past, we’ve created mind-blowing balloon sculptures for weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and grand openings at corporate events. If you’re looking for a unique way to impress your guests and want your party stand out from others, look no further. Our incredible balloon twisters will work with you to come up with amazing sculptures or party pieces. Don’t worry if your idea is obscure or crazy—chances are we will be able to create it!

Here are just a FEW awesome ideas.

Character Sculptures

Princesses, superheroes, cartoon and television characters—our balloon twisters can do them all! Character balloon sculptures will take the theme of your party to the next level.

Here are some popular character requests we have received in the past:

Mickey and Minnie

Batman, Ironman, and the Hulk

Elmo and Cookie Monster

Pikachu from Pokémon

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger

Animal Sculptures

While balloon animals are great, balloon animal sculptures are even better. Our balloon artists can create adorable, wide-eyed balloon creatures or breathtakingly scary pieces!

Great ideas include:

Dogs or cats

Teddy Bears

Sharks

Lions

Dinosaurs

Holiday-Themed Sculptures

Having a Christmas or Halloween-themed celebration? Holiday balloon sculptures will surely get everyone into the spirit of the celebration! Besides, balloon sculptures are way more interesting and creative than standard holiday decorations.

Here are some awesome holiday balloon sculpture ideas:

Santa

Candy Canes

Snowmen

Christmas Trees

Pumpkins

Ghosts / Monsters 

Functional Balloon Sculptures

Our balloon twisters are able to create wearable balloon sculptures as well as sculptures that can function as toys! In the past, we have created wearable jetpacks, horses, butterflies, flamingos and even cars! Also don’t forget to check out our blog posts about wearable balloon twisting and balloon dresses!

Other Popular Sculptures

As we’ve mentioned, the balloon sculpture possibilities are endless! Here are some other popularly requested sculptures.

Cupcakes or Ice Cream Cones

Number sculptures (ex: the age of the birthday boy/girl)

Palm Trees

Centerpieces: Balloon fruit baskets or flowers

Again, our CT balloon twisters are not limited to just these ideas. If you a have a cool or unique idea for a balloon sculpture, contact us and let us know what you have in mind! Our balloon artists are always looking for a challenge and are totally capable of creating almost anything. Don’t believe us? Contact us here to book an awesome balloon twister!

FAQ

How large can a balloon sculpture be?

Our balloon sculptures can be as large as you want. Don’t believe us? If you really want, we can help you break the world record for the largest balloon sculpture ever made! (Yes, our CT balloon twisters are that talented.)

Are balloon sculptures pre-made?

If you have a request for a large balloon sculpture or party piece and you want to use it as a decoration, we are able to create it before your party. However, we can often create multiple balloon sculptures at a party depending on the number of requests and guests.

How much does a balloon sculpture cost?

If you have a special request for a balloon sculpture, the price may vary depending on intricacy and size. Read more about our balloon twisting rates here.

Are your balloons safe?

Check out this blog post to read all about our balloon-twisting ethics.

Hi! I just wanted to thank you guys for helping us plan our grand opening. It was wonderful having you a phone call away! I was so intimidated about doing an event like this, even as a business owner, that you guys were exactly what I needed!

I was so excited that I could not only get face painting through you guys, but the stilt walkers too! The balloons were a hit and the amount of free advertising we got through just customer social media photos was worth the price tag.

Thank you again! I’ll let you guys know when we’re having another event or open house

An open house, grand opening (or soft opening), or any other company event can be a big thing to plan, even for a business owner. Our concierge services make it easy and are all bundled in with the prices of the entertainment you’re already getting!

These are some of our favorite face-painting themes and ideas:

Princess Face Paint

Is your child having a princess-themed birthday party? Does your daughter and her friends absolutely adore princesses? If so, our CT face painters are equipped with face paint in every beautiful color imaginable! One of our most requested princess face paint designs is a tiara or crown. (This design is typically painted at the top of a child’s forehead.) We also do Frozen, Cinderella, and the Little Mermaid themed designs and SO much more!

Superhero Face Paint

Superman, Batman, Ironman—we can do them all! If your son or daughter is obsessed with superheroes like the Hulk, Captain America, and Spiderman, we can transform your child and his or her friends into the superheroes of their choice. We are able to do anything from superhero masks to elaborate, full-face designs.

 Animal Face Paint
Animal face paint is undoubtedly a cute face painting idea and an absolute crowd-pleaser. Some of our most requested designs include cats, tigers, zebras, and butterflies! Our CT face painters pay exceptional attention to detail and can easily master any crazy or fun animal face painting idea your child comes up with! Our patterns and textures can be realistic or abstract depending on each child’s preference.

Glow in the Dark Face Paint

Neon or glow in the dark face paint never fails to impress! Neon face paint is great for children of all ages and can be a unique way to throw an unforgettable birthday bash! Glow in the dark face paint is an awesome face painting idea and can be paired with cool themes like outer space themed parties or parties that take place later in the evening!

Why Choose Face Painters from Colorful Creations?
1. Our face paint is safe and easy to remove.
It is FDA compliant, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and easily removed with soap and water. Read more about our face painting ethics here.
2. One artist can paint 12-18 kids per hour for smaller designs and up to 10 kids per hour for intricate full-face designs.
3. Booking our face painters is stress-free and convenient.
We are aware that most of our clients have full-time jobs or are incredibly busy. Because of this, our CT face painters come fully equipped with their own materials and plans. We are one of the only professional entertainment services in Southern CT who help our clients plan their parties.
4. We employ some of the most professional, high quality face painters in the Southern CT area.
For more information about the quality of our professional party entertainment, check out this blog post.

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