Allow me to introduce to you Gretchen, the elephant.  My granddaughter will have her 2nd birthday in February 2021 and I thought it would be fitting to make her an elephant money bank.  Her bedroom has elephant  and her favorite color is pink.   The design and fabrication was a simple effort, but the painting was difficult.  The hot pick top-coat did not want to adhere to the light pink.  Thanks for looking.  Danl  

 

Pretty cool idea. 

Love that design 

That's cool Danl

Love the idea. Those are very cool gifts for kids 😃

Paul

Thank you all.  The design was my favorite part.  The wood was poplar.  I purchased a 2-1/4" dia. cork for the bottom, but latter thought it would make access to any money to easy so I opted to have the bottom screwed on with #4-1/2" brass screws.  If there is a next time, I will have to do a better job of experimenting with the craft paint.  I'm already anxious to start on her next year's birthday present.  I would like to make her a bed.  Need to work out the planning with her parents.  Danl

Danl, I think some of your calling is in the making of toys.....mighty fine work! 

 

For that next birthday, how about a very large baby buggy with a Corvette styling...?