The Ultimate Tattoo Design Search

Grab a beer, kick your feet up and let me tell you a little story about a bald guy, a motorcycle, two cops, a rattlesnake skull, a drunken hippy and the ultimate tattoo design search. Drink fast, because this one's gonna fly right past ya.

It all started with a few tokes from a bowl and a long ride on a winding road several years ago. I remember I was about half way through the really good corner when it hit me - I think I'll go get a tattoo. I'm not sure why that thought came to me. But maybe it was because I remembered seeing a ratty lookin' old building a few miles up the road. The sign on the building said Tattoos. He was obvioulsy very creative.

Anyway, when I walked inside the first thing I noticed was a rattlesnake skull sitting on a shelf with about a half inch of dust on it, and I started thinkin' about clean needles and diseases. Words jumped across the room at me. I think you need a haircut. As I turned around thinking That NEVER gets old. I noticed this fifty something year old guy with hair past his shoulders.

What can I do for ya baldy? he asked without a smile. To which I replied Just stopped in to check out your tattoo designs - searching the pictures on the wall to avoid looking directly at him. That stuff in the bowl I mentioned earlier had me feeling more than a little paranoid.

I think you need a clown face on the back of yer head! he grumbled. At this point I realized that I had two choices. I could beat up this old man or just walk out. Yet for some reason I chose option three - push back and see where it goes.

Maybe you should just shut the @#%# up! rolled off my tongue as two police officers came walking through the door. I was beginning to wonder which episode of The Twilight Zone I had just ridden into when one of the cops grabbed my arm and walked me outside. I thought I was in deep, deep ... stuff.

I was asked politely to Get back on your bike and get the hell out of here! So I did just that. I found out later that the old, drunk tattoo artist hadn't paid his rent on the building. The owner stopped by to collect about an hour before I got there and this guy punched him in the mouth. The landlord had gone home and called the cops - who were there to arrest the old hippy.

Needless to say my tattoo design search was over for the day. Hope your goes a little better, but then again - it was kinda fun.
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Bush and Cheney Seek Advice on Iraq

December 11, 2006 WASHINGTON, AP - President Bush on Monday opened three days of intensive consultations on Iraq, saying the United States and countries across the Middle East have a vital stake in helping the fragile government in Baghdad succeed. ...Bush is under intense pressure to come up with a new approach in Iraq, particularly after the Republicans' loss of Congress was blamed on the president's handling of the war.

State Department Conference Room, Wednesday, December 13th. President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice are seated around the table as former President Jimmy Carter makes his exit.

Jimmy Carter: Y'all take care now and give my proposal some serious thought. Ah'm certain it'll put you on the right track with the Sunnis and the Shiites and of equal importance, generate some much needed good will for the United States with the rest of the Middle East.

Rice: Thank you very, very much Mr. President. Your advice is greatly appreciated. As always.
(Carter leaves, closing the door behind him.)

Bush: Am I delirious or did I just see him stuff a sandwich into his pocket on the way out?

Cheney: That's what happens when you exchange dinner at the Palm for bag lunches at Habitat for Humanity. Who's next?
(Condoleeza Rice picks up a phone.)

Rice: Dr. Kissinger's outside.

(Bush and Cheney groan.)

Cheney: Been in the United States 70 years and still talks like he's the head waiter at a Liepzig beer garden.

Bush: And such a know it all.
(Rice gets up to open the door.)

Bush: Condi, hold up. I heard Henry was the inspiration for Dr. Strangelove in that Peter Sellers picture. That true?

Rice: I never heard that.

Bush: Call Langley for me will 'ya? Have them check it out. I'd get a hell of laugh with that at the White House correspondents' dinner.
(Rice opens the door and Bush rises to meet Henry Kissinger as he enters.)

Bush: Henry! Thanks for coming. You look terrific. Doesn't he look great, Dick?

Cheney: Henry has to look terrific - it's part of the consultant's bill of rights.

Bush: Henry, remember when we last sought your advice on Iraq and you told Dick and I, 'Victory over the insurgency is the only meaningful exit strategy' and we all agreed wholeheartedly with your assessment and decided then and there to plow forward?

Kissinger: Yes, of course.

Bush: Do you remember what you told us to do after that? Dick and I can't seem to recall and while I know for a fact that Powell was taking notes that day, he won't return my calls.

Kissinger: Perhaps if I state my recommended course of action another way for you, it will help to clarify things a bit. The only meaningful exit strategy is victory over the insurgency.

Bush: Now it's coming back to me! Dick, toss me that pen.

Rice: Hold on. It's the same thing.

Bush: What's the same thing?

Rice: It's the same line he gave us three years ago when we asked for advice. He just transposed it.

Bush: What does that mean, transposed?

Cheney: Henry?

Kissinger:(Rises to leave.) I think I've said it all. Really. Follow my advice, remember to stay positive and things will be fine in no time at all.

Cheney: Henry! Wait. Just slow down a second.
(Kissinger stops, eyes darting nervously around the room.)

Cheney: What's got into you? Didn't you offer to help us?

Kissinger: Nothing is in me! Of course I offered to help. What are you talking about?

Cheney:(Almost a whisper.) Bob Woodward.

Kissinger: Where? Where is he hiding? (Playing to the rafters.) Mr. President, at the risk of repeating myself, I haven't a clue as to what to do about Iraq! I thought this meeting was to plan a surprise party for Donny Rumsfeld. As we discussed, the balloons are in my car. I will get them now, if you please.

Cheney: Happy holidays, Henry.

Kissinger My sincerest apologies. This Woodward hack is killing me.

Cheney: Forget it. Who's next?
(Kissinger rushes out of the room, pausing briefly to pull his coat over his head.. Rice picks up the phone again)

Rice: Alright, send him in. Do we know a Duane Chapman?
(The door opens and a man with a shoulder length mullet and tattoos down both arms wearing a black leather vest with no shirt and wraparound sunglasses enter the room.)

Cheney: Now that's what I'm talkin' about.

Bush:(Jumping up to shake hands.) Dog, the Bounty Hunter!

Dog: Hello Mr. President, Mr. Vice President. Ms. Condoleeza.

Rice: Rice.

Dog: Thank you, no, I ate on the plane. Well, wait. What are you serving with it?

Rice: Serving with what?

Dog: The rice.

Rice: My last name is Rice, Mr. Chapman.

Dog: You know, I knew that.

Bush: What do you have for us, Dog?

Dog: Mr. President, the key to solving your problem in Iraq is bringing this Muqtada al-Sadr to justice. You get the head, the body will follow.

Cheney: You nailed it, Dog. And not to steal your thunder but I'm betting you want to volunteer to fly with your posse to Sadr City to hunt down, capture and drag that low down, murdering thief all the way to prison by his scruffy little beard, am I right?
(Bush and Cheney exchange high fives.)

Dog: Nooooo.. Quite frankly, the notion of being in Iraq scares us to death. I'm just telling you that it would be wise to send some people in to arrest that guy.

Rice: We've been trying to just that, Mr. Chapman, for more than a year.

Dog: Key is to get somebody to drop a dime on him. Give me the guy that lost his girl to Muqtada al Sadr and I'll give you an address and a cell phone number for Mr. Muqtada al Sadr. That's how it goes down in Oahu and I've been doing this a long time, gentlemen. And you too, Ms. Rice.

Cheney: Terrific, thanks for the tip, Duane. If we hear of any jilted Iraqi males moving to Hawaii, your country may call upon you.

Dog: I'd be honored, Mr. Vice President.

Cheney: Good to know. Now if you could excuse us please, we have another meeting scheduled to begin in a minute or so.

Bush: Dog, you think your wife Beth'd be interested in shooting down there for us? From what I've seen on your show she doesn't take any shi...

Cheney: Drop it, will you?
(Dog swaggers out.) The guy's wearing lifts for God sakes.

Bush:(Bush walks over to get a cup of coffee, singing softly to himself.) Who let the dogs out? Who, who, who, who?

Cheney: Knock it off, will you?

Bush: Who, who, who's left in the bullpen, Condi?
(Rice picks up a list from the table.)

Rice: Kofi Annan, Jacques Chirac, Vladimir Putin, Tony Blair, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Hamid Karzai, Norman Lear...

Bush: Is he wearing that hat?

Rice: Don't know. ...John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Oliver North, King Abdullah and Jennifer Wilbanks.

Bush: Who's Jennifer Wilbanks?

Rice: Remember the Runaway Bride, the woman that felt so overwhelmed with everything that she left her husband- to- be at the altar, ran away to New Mexico and faked her own kidnapping?.

Cheney: So when things got tough, she just ran away in the dead of night. Is that it?

Rice: That's it.

Cheney: Finally! Something we can use. Bring her in, Condi.

Bush: I've always liked New Mexico. Lots of dead trees and bushes. What do you think, Dick? 'Bush and Cheney's Brush Clearing Service. No job too small.'

Cheney: Unless it's in the Middle East.

Bush: That's not funny! Although it might work for the correspondents' dinner...
About the Author

John Hartnett is the owner of Early Bird Publishing, a manufacturer of humorous greeting cards (http://www.earlybirdpublishing.com) and distributor for Send Out Cards: Changing Lives One Card at a Time (http://www.sendoutcards.com/hartnett). He is also the author of Now What?,at http://www.johnhartnett.blogspot.com. email:johnhartnett@earlybirdpublishing.com.

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How To Use Oriental Designs In Decorating Styles

Oriental designs are becoming increasingly popular as time goes on. You can add an Oriental theme into your home with no problem at all; you just have to make sure that the designs are genuine.

The most popular decorating style these days seems to be Oriental designs. More and more people are recreating the look and households across America have generally gone Oriental mad. Oriental style home decorating is just one of a long line of Oriental interest. People love Oriental tattoos, stencils and pictures to name but a few and so home decorating was bound to be the next big Oriental craze.

Of course there are reasons for this and the fabrics that many people include in their Oriental style decorating are often extremely well made and they can look luxurious.

Popular Oriental Designs

One particular Oriental design which many people love is the Chinese alphabet. You can purchase cushion covers with the Chinese alphabet on them and also rugs too. They look exciting and foreign and that is the look that many people are trying to achieve within their homes. When we think of the alphabet we think of one single letter. However the Chinese alphabet is different and each letter is represented by an ideogram which often looks quite impressive.

Another popular Oriental design is found in embroidery and as most Chinese embroidery is handmade, it does tend to be a lot finer and more luxurious than other types. Oriental embroidery often adds a touch of elegance to a room and exoticness too. As well as embroidery you can get Oriental designs on household items such as bone china plates and you can even find them on furniture.

Generally Oriental designs are patterned and they can be quite bold. Their patterns are fairly complex and they often look really impressive. From bright reds to deep blues, the colors draw your attention and any visitor to your home will comment on how beautiful the designs truly are.

If you do want genuine Oriental designs within your home then it is better to order them from a genuine Oriental style store. Many American stores offer oriental designs but they are not actually created outside of America and therefore they do not look the same or have the same feel to them.

Overall Oriental designs are popular and they can be found in many homes across America. They can add warmth, luxury and impressive qualities to the home and they are fairly easy to purchase too.

About the Author:

Andrew Caxton is an online entrepreneur and writes for http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com . A focused website that offers the best articles on decorating styles and oriental interiors.

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Email Marketing Lesson: RSS Feed Me

Every so often I take time out of my busy Email Marketing Consulting schedule and steal an afternoon just for myself. A few months ago I decided to take one of those days. With five glorious hours ahead of me I pondered how best to enjoy my break. I really wanted to do something memorable, something that would inspire me and something that would last long after my special day was over. So I did what everyone does on an afternoon off - I got a tattoo.

I had never gotten a tattoo before and did not know which shops were the best but I was on an e-newsletter list of a shop called Brave Tattoo. I had joined the list while they were running a contest to win a Harley. I didn't win but stayed on the email list because I was impressed with how creative the tattoo shop was with their e-zine. There was always two or three professionally written articles about tattoos and a whole bunch of tattoo design suggestions. I really looked forward to their bi-weekly e-zine because their e-newsletter approach really communicated their passion for their product and store. I sort of felt like I already knew the shop because of their e-newsletter. This week's email special was a little odd but it worked perfect for me and I took it as a sign. 21 characters for the price of 20.

I arrived early for my appointment and got all setup with an artist named BeeBee. She was painted from head to toe and had earrings, nose rings and studs everywhere imaginable (she told me about the ones that were not visible and I took her word for it). We got started right away with the cleaning and stenciling. All those needles looked a little unnerving so I turned away and tried to clear my mind of work and everything else I was thinking about.

Just as my first character was about to be stenciled, a rowdy group moved into the booth next to me. Six people. Three of women and two of the men looked like they had just stepped out of a cloning machine. Same clothes, similar hair and similar gestures. The sixth guy was obviously the leader. Dressed in a William Fioravanti suit, this guy looked like a million-and-a-half bucks. His teeth were bleached white and gleaming. His face looked like he had shaven so close he was glowing. He almost looked too perfect or something. Probably due to a fake tan, I thought. I knew I had seen the guy before; he looked really familiar. Oh well, it was my afternoon off and I decided to not waste my time paying attention to Mr. Nice Suit and Super White Teeth. I closed my eyes and let BeeBee go to work.

I must have dozed off because when I came to I already had 'EMAIL MARKETING FOREVER' stenciled on my shoulder. It looked pretty good so far. The little flying envelope was really cute too. BeeBee mentioned that the next step was the point of no return. I eagerly nodded and told her to get going with the permanent ink. We started chatting about my tattoo choice and I told her the history of Email Marketing and how I had chosen to have my tattoo done at their store because of their creative e-newsletter. She told me that a fellow name Buzz took care of all the marketing but he was out on an errand right now.

Throughout our conversation BeeBee and I had to talk louder and louder because of the group in the next booth. It sounded like they were having a party. The five clones must have been the guy's groupies because they weren't calling him by a name, just his initials. I asked BeeBee who the guy was. Maybe he was a rock star or something and that's why I recognized him.

He is the new cat's meow, BeeBee said. I thought 'cats meow' was code for 'new lead singer in a rock group' so I tried to act smart and answered casually, Oh? What club are they playing at? I got really excited at the prospect of getting a tattoo AND meeting a rock star all in the same day. What a great way to celebrate my Email Marketing Forever tattoo! Who knows, this guy might be a great performer. The glowing skin was a little too perfect and I'd pass on the groupie thing but who knows where this guy might be in a few years. I got giddy at the thought of meeting Mr. Nice Suit and Super White Teeth and hearing his group.

BeeBee didn't seem to hear my question about the club and started humming Bob Dylan's hit The Times They Are A-Changin'. I always liked that song. I hummed along too and decided to go introduce myself to the suit and teeth after my tattoo was done. I would find out the address for the club first hand.

I could hear the clones squealing at the suit and teeth's every word. He must be something special to get so much attention, I thought. I closed my eyes and was only half listening but I think they were calling him RSS. I lay there with my eyes closed wondering what RSS stood for.

Ricardo the Super Stud?

Maybe RSS was the short form of his heavy metal band. What could the band be called? All those bands had such weird names. Could it be Rotten Salmon Sushi? Or maybe it was a country band called The Raunchy Smoking Smiths. Who knows. I was only half paying attention because the tattoo needles where starting to sting. I tried to clear my mind and focused on going out clubbing when all this was over.

Suddenly BeeBee stopped humming and looked up from her needles and ink. Buzz, is back from his errand, she reported. You can meet him after he's done getting the catering set up. Catering? What kind of a tattoo parlor was this? BeeBee noticed my query and motioned to the group next door. I think it's to keep the groupies quiet so RSS can get his tattoo done in peace, she giggled, earrings swaying to and fro as she laughed.

My mind wandered to thoughts of dancing at the club with my new Email Marketing Forever tattoo permanently sitting on my shoulder. I could hear the clones expressing awe over the tiny sandwiches and little cakes. Then I heard it. There was a lot of sandwich squealing going on but I knew what I heard.

I heard it again. RSS feed me! RSS feed me! Seems Mr. Nice Suit and Super White Teeth, or RSS as they called him, was making the rounds with the cloned groupies and aiding them in tasting all the culinary delights. RSS was tossing crackers and caviar into the open mouths of two of the women. I gagged and quickly realized that I did know this guy. He wasn't a rock star like Bono; he was an Internet rock star! You can't go anywhere without hearing about this guy. The suit and teeth was none other than RSS Marketing! How could I have not recognized him? I guess my MyYahoo! aggregator would have helped but the perfect good looks and groupies should have been a clue.

I took a deep breath, looked to see where BeeBee was at with the permanent ink and said, I think you had better stop.

'Email Mark' was as far as BeeBee had gotten.

Great, I was now the only person on the planet with a 'to do list' tattooed on my shoulder! Well at least it sort of made sense. My brother's name is Mark so I thought I could make up some little story about how my brother and I had matching tattoos to remind us to keep in contact with each other.

A vision of Johnny Depp and his 'Wino Forever' tattoo raced across my mind. I said a quick prayer to Johnny and asked him if I could join his club of botched tattoos.

I got all bandaged up and went over to the RSS party and introduced myself. The clones looked a little worried but I assured them they could keep all the little sandwiches for themselves. RSS was quite personable and really nice, however I quickly realized the guy had a bit of an identity complex. We were all laughing and joking when RSS whispered in my ear, They all have so many expectations... Those bleached white teeth so close to my ear sort of startled me. RSS's voice sounded like the kid who saw dead people in 'The Sixth Sense.'

Who? I whispered back, surprised I was having a whispering conversation with a person I had just met.

Everyone. RSS whispered. He motioned to the clones: They are all marketing executives eager to dump every other kind of digital marketing and ride my back into the RSS Feed golden sunset.

First they blogged me and I thought I was stretched with that. Now they want to personalize me and individualize me. Some of them even want me to pretend I'm email and go right into a customer's email inbox! RSS sounded a little freaked. I started to think he might need a Valium. What if I they take me all the way into the bedroom and I can't perform? RSS pleaded.

Cute analogy, I thought. Forget the Valium, this guy needed some marketing Viagra just to make sure he could go all the way, regardless of who decides to hop into his digital bed with him.

I finally left the tattoo parlor that day only after RSS Marketing made me promise to email him. We meet quite regularly for coffee and I think he is slowly getting more comfortable with his stardom. He realizes that he probably won't make everyone happy but he is trying his best. Those marketing executives have him going day and night. He was right; some of their expectations are pretty high.

I wonder where RSS Marketing will be a year from now? Will he be washed up with caffeine-stained teeth and a fraying designer suit playing in some Internet bar? Not likely, but will he be around ten years from now with a greatest hits album? Who knows.

I think the bottom line is that personalized digital marketing will progress and RSS Marketing will be part of it just like Email Marketing, Podcasting, Blogging, Text Messaging and everything else savvy marketers are trying. I think most people are being realistic and realizing they have to stock their toolbox with a variety of tools built with their specific customer group in mind. You can't build a marketing strategy with only one tool and RSS Marketing is not the key to everyone's fiscal salvation. Should marketers use RSS Marketing? Of course they should. Should marketers dump Email Marketing in the north river with a concrete block around its neck? I guess they can if they want to. But they may find their decision is shortsighted. Just like my Email Mark tattoo, the use of Email is in our bloodstream and getting it out will take more than an RSS Feed transfusion. Why not get smarter and acknowledge the landscape has changed and change Email Marketing accordingly? We did it with TV, magazines and the radio.

Come gather 'round people
Wherever you roam
And admit that the waters
Around you have grown
And accept it that soon
You'll be drenched to the bone.
If your time to you
Is worth savin
'Then you better start swimmin'
Or you'll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin'.
-Bob Dylan

The last time RSS Marketing and I met he was kind of down as he had pulled another all-nighter. He asked me what he should do if his Internet gig didn't work out. Where would he hide and spend his retirement without living in shame? I told him not to lose another ounce of sleep. If RSS Marketing doesn't work out according to Internet Marketers' expectations RSS could fade into the sunset without a care. RSS didn't seem convinced. I assured RSS he had nothing to worry about. If RSS Marketing doesn't meet the expectations of corporate marketers everywhere, everybody will be sending the blame up the Pacific Northwest coast into the misty air of Redmond to Bill Gates, to Microsoft and that new browser of theirs.

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Small Cross Tattoos Little Space, Big Statement

If you've seen practically any movie or television show lately, you might be under the impression that certain types of people get certain types of tattoos. Women get butterflies or flowers; men get tribal armbands - at least according to the media. But if you look closely, you'll see that there's lots of flexibility, especially for small cross tattoos.A cross tattoo is a good choice for both men and women. If you're a man, you might feel pressured to choose a large design. But a nice tattoo doesn't have to be one that covers your entire chest or back. You can make a statement that's equally powerful if you select a small design.One important thing to keep in mind is that you have more freedom to choose where to place a small tattoo. Big tattoos necessarily require large patches of skin, but a small tattoo can be placed almost anywhere. If you want to place a tattoo on your arm or leg, for example, a smaller design will fit more easily than a large one.For ladies, a small tattoo is probably the more intuitive choice. Women are usually smaller than men, so they have less skin to work with. Also, because their bodies are more curvaceous, it can be hard to find an area that can be tattooed relatively easily (and relatively painlessly)! A smaller tattoo is often seen as more feminine.But you don't have to sacrifice style for size. A small tattoo can still make a big statement. Try embellishing the edges of the cross design with vines, flowers, or intricate lines.

You might not be able to include an entire passage from the Bible, but you could reference the verse.Perhaps the best way to make your small tattoo really stand out is by using color. Inks in various colors can draw attention to even the smallest of tattoos. A splash of red can be particularly dramatic. Even if you prefer the monochromatic look of black and gray inks, you can still use shading to make your tattoo really pop.Finally, the key to being happy with your small tattoo is choosing the right place on your body. The lower back is a great choice for women, because it can draw attention to your feminine curves, but you can also cover it up for work or a trip to grandma's. The ankle is a great option for both men and women, especially if you're looking for something discreet.Whatever tattoo design you ultimately choose, remember that you will have to live with it forever. A cross design is a great choice because it will stay strong, just like your faith. Remember that you can use color and position to customize small cross tattoos. By Timothy Croy

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Cross Tattoos

The deep symbolic meaning of cross tattoos have expanded to include a wide range of personal creations that may or may not depict religious significance.As one of the most flexible of tattoo designs, the cross is often combined with many other additions that utilize hearts, flowers, animals, names, and faces that enhance the overall meaning, Crosses are often chosen as the design for many first-timers, which often follows the loss of a loved one.The acceptance that this tattoo does not always refer to religious conviction is currently widespread, as there are plenty of individuals who choose this design simply because they are attracted to the shape of the cross.For this reason, tattoo artists are often knowledgeable in the various tattoos that represent both religious and non-religious beliefs. Popular tattoos showcasing religious crosses include the Latin, Celtic, and St. Andrew's cross. Non-religious crosses often selected include the Ankh and the Gothic Cross.The Latin Cross is highly recognizable in the world of tattoos, as it is comprised of a vertical line intersected at right angles by a shorter horizontal line positioned around 1/3 of the way from the top.This uncomplicated design is often associated with Christianity and is frequently used to pay tribute to others.

One of the most attractively designed crosses is the Celtic selection, where a knot is created in the space where both lines cross.Most options highlight an intricate border that involves a series of Celtic knots. With the St. Andrew's Cross, the style is much different from the traditional design of a "T" and instead presents an "X."The Gothic Cross mirrors the German style of elaborate wrought iron work displayed during the Edwardian and Victorian periods. This type of cross is often used to express pain, anger, and the Goth culture. Many designs associated with the Gothic Cross utilize dark imagery, such as barbed wire and daggers.It is also not uncommon to view cross tattoos that are full of mystery or even depict an unsettling image By Blake Allen

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Cross Tattoo Designs A Shoppers Guide

I went out onto the internet in search of the perfect cross tattoo design to download to take to a tattoo artist. What I found is that some sites are very easy to use, and rather fun to look at in your spare time while other sites are a true nightmare to be near. Below are some of my findings to help you navigate the internet while you search for your perfect cross tattoo design. At the end of this article are resource links to history and meaning of cross tattoo designs. Tattoo Spot has 29 or more cross tattoo designs available. Some of the cross designs at this web site are mixed into other subject areas. They have both Christian crosses and Celtic crosses to choose from. These designs are free to download and show how many times each has been downloaded so that you can tell what the popular choices are. Clickhere to view these cross tattoo designs. Tattoo Finder has 894 cross tattoo designs available. These cross tattoo designs come with a stencil and cost 19.95 each. I am very impressed with the selection at this web site, and every kind of cross that you can imagine is available. Click here to view these cross tattoo designs. Bulls Eye Tattoos has 596 cross tattoo designs available. The prices range between 5.00 and 20.00. This site has the popular Tribal Crosses and Celtic Crosses along with more traditional cross tattoo designs. There is a link on this web site that has a little bit about cross tattoo designs meaning and history. Clickhere to view these cross tattoo designs.

Tattoo Now has 10 cross tattoo designs available. This web site doesn't seem to have pricing listed anyplace, until you click the images into a larger view. The images seem to be priced between 15.00 and 20.00 each. The crosses on this site are all very traditional looking to me, except for the one devoted to Irish. Clickhere to view these cross tattoo designs.Chopper Tattoo makes you become a member before you can look at their cross tattoo designs. Membership runs between 19.99 for a 30-day access on up. With an additional 4.99 membership you may download tattoo designs, I think? Well, maybe. Their membership page is confusing. The membership page then plays games with you so that you can't get out. I do not like this site. Frustration! Click here to view these cross tattoo designs after becoming a member.Tattoo-Art has 350 cross tattoo designs for you to choose from. The quickest way to see all cross tattoo designs on this site is to go to the right on the screen to the search box and type in 'cross'. All crosses seem to be priced at fewer than 10.00. Click here to view these cross tattoo designs. Tattoo Johnny has 2038 tattoo cross designs for you to choose from. Each is free to download so that you can take them to your favorite tattoo artists. This site has every kind of cross that you can think of, and is very user friendly in the download process. Click here to view these cross tattoo designs. Resources: Learn the meanings of Cross Tattoo designs. Click here to read this information. This is a very complete history of Cross Tattoo design meanings. Click here to read this information. Cross Tattoo Design history complete with pictures. Click here to read this information. By Matt A. Maxx

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Creating Your Own Cross-Tattoo Design

sses are, without a doubt, the most popular type of tattoo you can get. Just about everyone likes to employ a cross, whether they use it in their own designs or as just a standalone tattoo. Perhaps it is because the cross can symbolize so many things, or maybe it is just because the cross is one of the most basic, easiest shapes for tattoo artists to create. Whatever the reason, whenever you get a tattoo of a cross on your body, you want to make sure that it stands out from the thousands of other tattoos of the same design.When getting a cross tattoo, the worst possible thing you can do is take a tattoo design right out of one of the cross tattoo galleries and tell the artist that is what you want on your body. Do you really want some boring, used up design that hundreds of other people have already used, on your body? Why not get something original? Something you can call your own. Even if you have no design skill whatsoever, there are countless ways to create a unique cross design.The best way for non artistic types to create their own unique cross tattoo is to start with a template of some sort. A basic foundation that you can build on with your own unique taste. And that's where the cross tattoo galleries come in. Although you should never get a tattoo straight from a gallery, you should certainly use the gallery to your advantage as a starting point for what you create yourself.

So, the first step to finding your own unique cross tattoo is to look through gallery after gallery to find a design that is fitting. Do you want a Celtic cross? A Roman cross? One of the other countless types of crosses? There are hundreds of examples of crosses in any given tattoo gallery, so find the four or five designs that you like the best and go from there.If you have some drawing skill, you can take the cross tattoo templates that you have gathered and add your own sketches to them to make the designs your own. Otherwise, just make a list of some things you would like changed and tell the tattoo artist about the changes you want when you go in for your tattoo. The artist will create a quick sketch which should match what you are looking for.By Timothy Croy

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Cool Cross Tattoos Not Your Old-Time Religion

Lots of political pundits and authors today seem to be trying to sell the idea that religion and spirituality can't be trendy. They want you to believe that to be a unique individual, you've got to reject religious affiliation. That's not true. You can have it both ways with cool cross tattoos.Tattoos are one of the most widely recognized symbols of uniqueness and individuality. Free-thinkers and rebels have been getting them for years. But tattoos can be more than just a political statement or a way of saying "I'm different from you!" They can also express your beliefs.Tattoos are a highly personal decision, and because they last for the rest of your life, you should choose a design that you know you will not get tired of. The best way to achieve both of these goals is to choose a meaningful symbol, like a religious one. A great option is the cross.Crosses have a rich spiritual and symbolic history, and when you get a cross tattoo, you'll become a part of that tradition. But this tattoo is also your opportunity to truly make that tradition your own. You don't have to get a standard, cookie-cutter style tattoo.There are many resources available to help you find cool tattoo designs. First, try talking to your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. A surprising number of them probably have tattoos or know someone who does, and they may be able to give you some ideas that will get your own creative juices flowing. (They can also tell you about what you should expect when you get your tattoo.)

You can also try visiting local tattoo parlors. Because cross tattoos are extremely popular designs, most tattoo artists have extensive experience in them, and they can help you decide on what design style would be best for you. They may even have some pictures of their original design work that you can browse until you find the design that you love.There are a lot of ways to make your tattoo design your own. You can embellish the edges of the cross, for example, or try including a meaningful passage from Scripture. If you are able to afford the extra cost, you can incorporate colors, which can have a big impact.Whatever design you choose, you should remember that the key to being happy with your tattoo is picking a design that's truly personal. Cool cross tattoos are a great way of expressing your religiosity, but doing it on your own terms. By Timothy Croy

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