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Topic: creative expressions
poniepower Joined Wed 12/10/08 Posts: 299	Sat 12/13/08 09:07 AM
I have a heart with angel wings and a banner through it with my sons name on it. His name is in cursive writing. It also has a halo with rays coming off the top of the heart and tiny little stars around the outside of the heart. It's on my sternum. (For those who don't know where that is, right in the middle of my chest, so He Will ALWAYS be close to my heart). Right on the rib cage. Was it painful, VERY, but sooo worth it! I'd wanted one since his accident, but some of the artists I knew couldn't draw what I wanted. My 3 daughters were doodling around one night and they drew out my tatoo. It Is So Very Special to me, knowing they, too had a part in it coming to life! I have a smaller heart on my right shoulder that I'd gotten when I was 18 y/o. I was young and stupid, but it's a part of my life that molded part of the life I have now. If I wouldn't have lived that part of my life, I wouldn't have my 2 oldest daughters, if that makes any sense?? I've been seriously wanting to get another tat, one of a dream catcher with my 5 kids' birthstones and my grandsons coming off my daughters' and adding more as I have more grandchildren...A symbolism of my love to them.

poniepower Joined Wed 12/10/08 Posts: 299	Sat 12/13/08 09:08 AM
I was thinking about getting a small tattoo either on my right shoulder blade or on my upper arm of a butterfly. How painful are they to get? How many do you have? They're not as painful on the fleshy parts of your body. If you're getting one on your shoulder "blade", and you're a pretty thin looking lady, it's probably going to hurt, because there's no flesh right on the blade.

poniepower Joined Wed 12/10/08 Posts: 299	Sat 12/13/08 09:13 AM
The easiest way to put it into perspective is, the closer to a bone or in a tender area, the more pain you will experience. Also, keep in mind the size, and if there is a lot of solid color. A small one like you're describing should be relatively painless. Yep, exactly, Mr. Sorry, didn't read the whole thread.

Dreamer01 Joined Wed 09/19/07 Posts: 843	Sat 12/13/08 06:54 PM
Thank you for all of your replies:). All of you are awesome! The tats sound really good. I'm most likely going to have one in January. I'll be busy with Christmas this month:P

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Sat 12/13/08 06:57 PM
Whatever you do, make sure it is a design and a placement that you will always be happy with. Depending on your tolerance for pain, decides whether or not it will hurt at all. Closer along thin bones are more painful, but the pain again varies with your tolerance level. By taking 2 tylenol and 1 percongesic an hour before you get your tattoo, it will definitely help higher your tolerance level. Also, tattoo artists charge differently. Some charge by the hour, some charge by the design and size, and them some work with you. A Butterfly tattoo even the size of a softball, should cost no more than $50 depending on how skilled the artist is. And make sure they are good and that they run a clean shop. Stay clear from anyone doing tattoos independently out of their own home and pick an actual tattoo artist who has experience. I have plenty of tattoos, my hands, wrist, around my nipple, and even the whole right side of my chest and waist done. I am currently having my whole upper body from my waist to my neck done. Whatever you do, keep lotion on it like they say to help it heal faster. But, tattoos really are not all that painful. Just make sure you pick a design that is all you and that you will never regret. I don't regret any of mine and I never will, because I take my time in choosing the perfect tattoo that personifies me. You read my mind.

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Sat 12/13/08 06:58 PM
I have a lot of tattoos, but some areas are more painful than others. It isn't a pain you can't handle though, just kind of annoying.

RKISIT Joined Tue 01/08/08 Posts: 16721	Sat 12/13/08 06:58 PM
I have a lot of tattoos, but some areas are more painful than others. It isn't a pain you can't handle though, just kind of annoying. more beer

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Sat 12/13/08 07:26 PM
I have a lot of tattoos, but some areas are more painful than others. It isn't a pain you can't handle though, just kind of annoying. more beer I've got 17 in my fridge, want one?

RKISIT Joined Tue 01/08/08 Posts: 16721	Sat 12/13/08 07:34 PM
I have a lot of tattoos, but some areas are more painful than others. It isn't a pain you can't handle though, just kind of annoying. more beer I've got 17 in my fridge, want one? sure but i can't tell you what will happen after i drink 16 and your shocked i left one...i'm thinking naughty,but be gentle

hellkitten54 Joined Sun 01/06/08 Posts: 11707	Sat 12/13/08 07:55 PM
I have a lot of tattoos, but some areas are more painful than others. It isn't a pain you can't handle though, just kind of annoying. more beer I've got 17 in my fridge, want one? sure but i can't tell you what will happen after i drink 16 and your shocked i left one...i'm thinking naughty,but be gentle don't worry, I have lube.