Friday, 25 June 2010

Storm in a tea cup

Ever since I got Little Monarch tattooed on my forearm I've been thinking about getting more and more. My other arm is strictly reserved for a fantail holding a sceptre but I've been contemplating the idea of getting a tea cup tattooed either on my inner ankle or back of my neck. I did a little bit of a search for some inspiration.

A little bunny in a tea cup.


These little birdies are too sweet. The more I think about it the more I want something like this.


Here are some actual tea cup tattoos. Im not really fond of any of these but it helps me define what I do want.





What do you think? any of them really stand out to you? Of course I will get my tattoo artist to draw them herself as I think thats a much better way then taking in an image already drawn up but this is a good starting point.

p.s. im writing this at JFK airport. I've been sitting here for 5 hours now as my flight was overbooked and they put me on another one. i am a little tired.

15 comments:

  1. tea cups!!! what a great idea for a tattoo. adore! sorry you're still at the airport, hope your in the air soon! <3
    mamushka marie

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  2. I love tea cups and have actually contemplated getting a similar tattoo in the past. I never did it... All of my tattoos are on my back, and actually I don't like them anymore and may try and do a cover-up. We'll see!

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  3. oh...that sucks that your trip has to include airport problems!!
    I like the idea of the cup with the bird...it's all you, from what i 'know' of you, that is! :)
    i have been contemplating a tatoo for years. my sister even went to school for tatooing and body piercing, so she would do it. my plan was to get one for my 30th birthday...i am now 36 and am not 100% on what i want or where...so still, no tatoos! boo!

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  4. Love love the first one!! It's so cute and the colors are just right ^.^

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  5. Love those two illustrations with the birdies, natch. I've got um six tats planned...all bird related! Oh dear.

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  6. I LOVE the bunny in the tea cup! I think it would be so pretty if it had a vintage-y feel like that picture. I have seen a few tea cup tattoos but they are usually more of a kitch style than antique or shabby chic sort of look.

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  7. I love the bunny and these are totally amazing arts.
    you should get some rest, i used to hate the flight-waiting too.

    follow me?
    Lovely Curse

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  9. I absolutely love the bunny! The little bird is adorable too!

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  10. Adorable bunny :)I love these tattoos, too!

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  11. http://fuckyeahtattoos.tumblr.com/post/788816756/by-aaron-peters-bugaboo-tattoo-in-hammond-in

    Saw this & thought of you...

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  12. I think this is a great idea! I LOVE all the photos you posted. The tattoos are so colorful and the rabbit is so cute!
    ilgattoselvatico.blogspot.com

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  13. PS love your blog and I can't wait until you return from vacation so I can check out your etsy shop too! (I'm following you)

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  14. dude, the bunny in that teacup is probably one of the cutest things i've ever seen in my entire LIFE.
    as for your comment about my shoes - yes, i did break them in, but i also have a few blisters because of them!!!!

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  15. love those tattoos :)
    i found your blog cause i was looking for tea cup tattoos in the internet - i really want one for myself too!

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