happy saturday. XO.

i got lots of sleep last night & i feel like a new person! 

(these glasses aren't serious... i did wear them out once. but only once... ha!) 

funny story: the other day a girl at "anonymous-coffee-chain-place:D" told Jeremy she liked his glasses. but she was sort of laughing when she said it. it was awesome. she was trying to figure out if they were a joke or serious... and then she said "so, what's with those?". 

too funny. 

actually, i don't know why i'm still so obsessed with big glasses. 

:) 

anyone in Utah go to the chris merritt show last night???

i was so sad not to be there!! i've only seen him play once & it was amazing. 

ok... all i wanna do this weekend is make stuff with paint, thread, fabric and vintage paper. 

3 things that make me smile today: 

this vintage paint by number colorful street art

and this amazing stitched tree made with one of my embroidery patterns (link here)

also, as promised.... tattoo talk. 

(by the way... best quote from a random person of my week: "i love your tattoos, and i never say that." ha!) 

so, this is how it all started..... i designed a few tattoos and then started to get a zillion e-mails asking for designs. i'm overwhelmed, but also SO flattered. so, i've come up with a solution...more below. here's holly's tattoo... 

i love her tattoo so much. she had a dream last night for a new design. she's pretty amazing.... but i just wish she lived in my town :(. 

and here are some shots of my recent tattoos...

and one that i designed for ally.

also here are some tattoos that i did not design, i just think they are insanely beautiful. 

(please note: it is NOT ok to use these people's designs without permission. i am only posting them for their beauty & inspiration.) 

photo cred.

adore this style.

i've always wanted a space kid or a robot. this one is fantastic.

<3 

love lisa's ship.

this sister tattoo is amazing.

this one isn't real, but still lovely.

!!!

kayla's are loooovely. 

and silje's tattoos are the most beautiful ever. 

soo.... i want to make some tattoo designs that people can use. i can't do them for every individual (unfortunately...sad face) but this is what Holly did... she took several of my paintings, designs in to her artist and had them design her tattoo with those pieces. it is %100 ok with me for people to use any of my art as tattoo designs...it's a huge honor. i only ask that you send me photos after it's done because i loveee to see them! so, if you have a design request, post it here in the comments and i'm gonna make a few new designs, words ect, that you can take to your tattoo artist if you please. 

it's an honor... so thank you so much for all of the requests! :)

one more note: i am quite aware that tattoos are not for everyone and this post is only intended for people who find them beautiful. if you have a personal aversion to tattoos in general please do not leave a comment on this post. 

Hope your weekend is wonderful!!! 

Erin & I are adding new ACEO cards to the site all day today. :D 

Loves! Elsie 

 

Comments

[Natália]

I love you tatoo and kayla,perfect.

[Bethy]

I've been pondering a tatt for ages, and now I've seen your owl designs I think I might have the necessary inspiration for one! You rock Elsie xxx

[jillian wilkinson]

so beautiful. i love them all.

[Cortney]

I love Love LOVE this post!!! And Latté Land is absolutely my favorite coffee shop in the entire WORLD! Anyone that is in KC that hasn't been there is leading a very sheltered life!

[AJ]

Beautiful! I've been thinking seriously about getting one lately...Just trying to decide what would be perfect!

[Mandi C.]

yay for a tattoo post!

i just want to word "beloved" on my wrist.
Nothing too fancy or large.
I haven't been able to find a a font that i like, but i loove your artwork and handwriting.

I am super excited about the posibilities.

Thanks!
Mandi

[Raquel]

Yay! I was waiting for you to get to this! Lol! Could you draw up a set of paw prints and the words "puppy love" in the style you used for your blog header?? That would be so cute!

[kim]

hi elsie!

i love how colorful all of these examples are!

you know what there's a shortage of in tattoo art? pink breast cancer ribbons. i'm trying to find something really special to put on my wrist in honor of my mama who passed away last summer.

[Danielle]

I love love love your artwork and your tattoos and if I was to get a tattoo it would be Elsie art but I'm a great big chicken and afraid to go get one lol!

[katie w]

love the big glasses. and that street art is amazing!

[Aimee]

I am absolutely head over heals in love with Holly's tattoo... I drool over it every time I see a picture of it on your blog...

Would love to see a Holly inspired tattoo with with short hair :)

love
LOVE
love
!

[Becky]

could you design something that has a Celtic twist to it?

[julie]

great post! i have been wanting a tattoo on my side that says:

i will never
cease to fly
if held down

having an Elsie twist on it would be awesome!! :]

[Rachel]

I've never had any desire to get a tattoo, but I love looking at other peoples' tattoos. It's such a beautiful form of art! Loved this post :)

[Toni Brockliss]

My little boy thinks he is a robot and now my daughter is following the lead.
I have been thinking of getting one and I would love two little robots holding hands.
What is the pain like Elsie when you get one done?
X

[Liz]

Holly's tattoo is awesome! Could you do one where she's holding a pair of scissors and paper (yes, I scrapbook!)? One with black hair would be cool.:)

[Rachel]

what fabulous inspiration and beautiful tattoos. thank you for sharing!

[amelia]

i sooo want an elsie tattoo =]. so excited.

[margot]

these are so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dawn B.]

Well, I have a few tat's and I love them love yours. I'm having a very hard time on what to get next. Anywho, the siter tat is cool, but why did she get a BMW sign, instead of a peace sign..OOoopppPPPpssssss,LOL, That always cracks me up, people do it all the time, i've seen lots of peace tat's where the middle line was left out. Oh, I love the big glasses, I wear mine all the time, drives my friends nuts, they don't know cool...ROFL!