humming bird space ship house
I had to duck into the local craft/art supply store, #2 son wanted to go in with me. I was getting some news print folders so the kids could practice their Mandarin.
As soon as we entered, #2 son said, "remember, last time we were here, you said we could get a bird house?". I had said we could get a bird feeder "maybe some other time". the news print folios were 2 for 1, and I DID have a 50% off coupon in my pocket.... he selected a space ship themed bird house ($5 after coupon).
we got home and I asked him to paint it, "no, I want YOU to paint it". he went on to explain "I want the whole part of it to look like SKY!". so I painted it blue. "NOW, you need to paint clouds on it!". so I painted clouds. "OK, GOOD! but you need to paint a hummingbird, on the front!". I painted a bird... I found some orange paint for the thruster on the bottom, that was my own idea.
the young designer was pleased that I was able to realize his concept. at least i didn't waste an art degree on it.