Gemma's Balloon Fun

10/04/2026

I had an awesome time twisting balloons today at a meet and greet event. I got to work alongside the very talented face painter Maureen and even got a photo with some amazing Crusaders players!

Message me if you would like to book me for your event or party. Bookings are open now for the July school holidays - 4th to 19th of July.

22/11/2025

Come down to the Kids Big Christmas Market in the morning. There is a lot of awesome creations from lots of young stall holders. I will be making my balloon animals and my sister Sophie will be making freshly spun candy floss. Gemma 💜

ONE SLEEP TO GO!! 🥳🌈🎄✨️
Once a year the kids run the show, don’t miss it!

Head to Caroline Bay Hall tomorrow and support our town's amazing young entrepreneurs with finds perfect for stocking fillers and weekend treats.

What to expect:

● Heaps of stalls with quality pre-loved kids clothing & toys
● Soo many yummy treats to enjoy or save for school lunches & morning tea
● Beautiful handmade creations, from wooden chopping boards to handmade soap
● Facepainting, plants, games and more!

Bring your friends and whānau, hunt out some bargains, and support the next generation giving it a go. See you there! 🎄🎁

Kids Big Christmas Market
Caroline Bay Hall
10am–1pm
Free entry
Cash only

31/10/2025

It’s fair day today!! What an awesome school fair this will be. Make sure you bring the family to the Waimate Centennial School Fair 2025. I will be there with my Balloon stall. Fair starts 3pm TODAY. Gemma 💜

06/12/2024

Today you will find us at the Ashburton Santa Parade Market at the Ashburton Domain. It is a beautiful day to watch the Santa parade and have a wander around all the stalls.

16/11/2024

Tomorrow you will find me at the Caroline Bay Hall for the Kids Big Christmas Market between 10am and 1pm. We are sooo excited… my sister Sophie will be joining me - she will be taking charge of our cute pink candy floss cart - which flavour will you choose: Banana Bonanza, Blue Raspberry or Pink Vanilla??💜 Gemma

10/11/2024

What a wonderful day we had yesterday at Get To The Point NZ market day. We loved being a part of the children’s entertainment. Thank you everyone who visited us and waited so patiently for their balloon. We had a lot of fun making them. 💜

21/09/2024

Today is a very special day. It’s my Great Grandad’s 95th birthday. For this special occasion I have had a go at tulips and lavender in my bouquet. 💐 Happy Birthday Grandad. ❤️

14/09/2024

Yay we are very excited to be going along to the Barton Rural Spring Fair tomorrow. I will have my fun twisted balloons….Mum will be there too with our brand new candy floss machine - yummy!! So bring your family along for a great day out. Make sure you stop by and get yourself a balloon AND some delicious candy floss. (Banana, Pink Vanilla or Blue Raspberry) Can’t wait to see you there, Gemma 💜

26/07/2024

*** FUDGE FUNDRAISER ***
The Speed Skating National Champs are being held in Palmerston North and Whanganui at the end of the year. Both Sophie and Gemma will be participating. We have teamed up with Karlyn at Fudge by Hopkinsons to raise funds for a van to get us and two other families around.

$7 PER BAR

Flavours are:
* Creme Brûlée
* Russian
* Lemon Meringue
* Butterscotch Salted Caramel
* Chocolate
* Pineapple Lump
* Raspberry Ripple
* Goody Goody Gumdrop 😋

Buy 4 bars and it comes in a lovely box for gifting. Great for sharing, gifting or of course keeping for yourself. These treats are gluten free, each bar weighs approx 100g. Made locally in Timaru.

Comment to order - I will send you bank details. Orders close August 11th, with delivery/collection available approx August 25th.

Gemma, Sophie, Layla, Lilly, Luke, Piper and Delta appreciate all support given. Thank you.

16/07/2024

I am really looking forward to being at Café at The Complex tomorrow (Wednesday) between 12.30 and 2.30. I will be there with my awesome balloon creations, Gemma 💜

We are excited to share that Gemma's Balloon Fun will be joining us at the cafe this Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm!!

She will be twisting balloons free of charge for all of the kids so make sure you stop by for a coffee and a free balloon!!

04/07/2024

Hi everybody!
I will be at the Matariki Night Market twisting balloons. There will also be lolly cake and my yummy chocolate chip biscuits for sale. I’m selling baking to raise money towards getting my sister and I to the Speed Skating National Championships in Palmerston North and Whanganui.

So come on down, get yourself some yummy baking and a balloon,

Gemma 😊💜