My response usually is along the same lines as Coco's. I will tell them that when I'm done with that kind of a design, I would have taken up so much time, that, I wouldn't be able to get a balloon for everyone (which would be the truth, because at this point, I'd have to start in the design stage, and it would take me a long time.) But then I add, BUT....If I ever get invited to your birthday party (assuming it's not a birthday kid), I'll make sure I have time to make whatever you want! (Now the kid is going to beg to have me at his party....micro marketing! Then work on the design)Or I tell them that I'm so sorry, but I didn't bring my Lightening McQueen balloons with me today, but can I make you something really special that I had in mind just for you? (This ensures an affirmative answer, and now you can make whatever you want). Then I try to take a mental note and work on that design between gigs. And of course a good pun for the adults is always in order when trying to change the subject, something like, everytime I make the porcupine, he's hard to handle. Or for the cow, sometimes they're prone to popping and all I end up with is ground beef.
-Keep having fun, Baby!
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