THE "ECONOMY SUCKS" SALE!! (on top, new entries below)

I don't know if you noticed, but the economy's sucking just a bit. In light of these recent economic events, I have decided to run a sale. This isn't just any sale... it requires a little footwork on your part. Below I've posted a list of movies that I desire. You can either bring me the regular DVD version or the Blu-Ray version. I figured that since I really need some movies (but lack the time to get out and buy them) and you all really need tattoos, we could stimulate the economy by you buying a bunch of movies for me and me showing my gratitude by knocking off a couple bucks for tattoo work. That makes everyone happy!

So, here's the deal:
If you bring the DVD version you will receive $50 off the first hour of your tattoo.
If you bring the Blu-Ray version you will receive $100 off the first hour of your tattoo.

Now, don't get too excited just yet... there are some stipulations to this sale:

1. All movies must be widescreen.
2. You must reserve what movie you are bringing when we schedule your appointment; this will avoid people bringing doubles!
3. All tattoos still have a $50 minimum, so don't try to use this discount on something small.
4. Blu-Ray discounts are only eligible for one-hour of work or more at $200/hour.
5. Only one movie can be brought in per client - sorry, you can't pay for 6 hours of tattooing with 12 Blu-Rays. I like movies, but they don't pay my rent!
6. If you think of a movie that's NOT on the list, ask me if I'll accept it before you bring it in.
7. The movie cannot be used. I would like to fight with the plastic wrap myself. k? thx.
8. If you're getting a multi-session piece, we can talk about the discount possibilities of box-sets.

Alright, so here's the list. I have a TON of movies I want, so this list will be added to as I think of more. Also, as soon as someone calls-dibs on the movie they want to bring in I will cross it off the list. The DVDs will be left at the shop and the Blu-Rays will be for personal viewing at my house... since that's where my PS3 lives. I realize that I am a dork in some of my selections so feel free to make fun of me. You may also bring me anything else w/ Johnny Depp in it that may not be on the list.

Pirates of the Carribean. (all of them.)
Sleeping Beauty.
Edward Scissorhands.
Labyrinth.
Troll. (this is an old, ridiculous 80's movie, if you didn't know.)
Cujo.
Pet Sematary.
Alice in Wonderland.
The Last Unicorn. (Blu-Ray only, I already have the VHS & DVD.)
Beetlejuice.
Heathers.
Pulp Fiction.
Jurassic Park.
A Bug's Life.
Titanic.
Forrest Gump.
Twelve Monkeys.
Se7en.
Sling Blade.
The Lost Boys. (first one only!!)
The Goonies.
Ice Age.
Ocean's Eleven.
Bambi.
Psycho. (the original!)
Snow White.
Mars Attacks.
Shaun of the Dead.
Hot Fuzz.
Hellboy.
Hellboy 2.
There Will Be Blood. (is that even out?!)
Ghost.
Harry Potter. (any and all)
Ghost Ship.
Top Gun.
Superman. (all of them.)
The Godfather. (all of those, too.)
The People Under the Stairs.
Indiana Jones. (yeah, all of those, too.)
The NeverEnding Story. (only the first one, thx.)
Gremlins 1 & 2.
The Shining. (the Kubrick version, sorry Stephen King.)
The Princess Bride.
Karate Kid 1 & 2 - DVD only.
The Fifth Element.
Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Die Hard.
A Clockwork Orange.
Gone with the Wind. (not kidding.)
Amadeus.
Fantasia.
Carrie.
Batman. (whichever ones you wanna bring.)
Speed. (only the first one.)
The Shawshank Redemption.
Mulan.
Aladdin.
Cinderella.
The Lion King.
The March of the Penguins. (again, not kidding.)
Swingers.
Halmet. (Kenneth Branagh version.)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Annie.
The Passion of the Christ. (i've never seen this.)
Apocalypto.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
The Exorcist.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
A Nightmare Before Christmas.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
Robin Hood: Disney.
Ed Wood.
Dumb & Dumber.
Clueless.
Apollo 13.
Much Ado About Nothing. (Kenneth Branagh version.)
Misery.

Okay, that's all for now. Have fun!!! Hope to hear from you all soon.

I Know How You Feel:

A lot of people ask me if a ever tattoo myself. The answer is: Yes, I do... quite often, actually. The first picture below is a cover up I did on myself the other day. If you look closely, you can see a bit of the old piece still visible under the cover up. Personally, I'm not too concerned about it. If it needs to be made darker later I can always throw a bit more shading in... I'm sure a bit of it poking through won't bother me once the whole leg is done. I would rather have a pretty bunch of flowers that look the same than a big, black-centered one that will stand out when the piece is completed.

The other pieces in this entry are not me. Tara finally came in for her starfish after surfing her summer away. Chris got a Latin phrase in wingdings3 because he is awesome. Kristen got her script lettering done on the underside of her upper arm. Katherine and I made quick work of the color in her chestpiece yesterday, as well.

I'm still running my crazy dvd/bluray special and I'm booking things pretty quickly. Come in to save your spot soon!

Tattoos from the past week:

Howdy Folks.

Lisa came in for a cover up. This week we got it all done in one session.
Check it out!

OBAMA WINS!!

Thank you all for voting.

We can be sure to discuss the new face of America at our next appointment!

It's getting COLD!

Come buy a Twelve 28 Hoodie!

Hoodies and Tshirts are on sale.
Hoodies are regularly $30, now they're $20!
Tshirts are regularly $15, now they're $10!

Get on it.

Apologies!

I'd like to apologize to anyone that stopped in or anyone that I had to cancel appointments with the last few days. I was SO SICK it was unreal. This is the first time I'm even touching a computer since Wednesday. Today is also the first time I went outside my apartment since Wednesday night... and that was only to go to the bodega across the street!

I will be getting in touch w/ all those I canceled appointments w/ asap. I'll be working my tail off to get caught up. I PROMISE. I'll even stay late if I have to.

Mondays are usually my day off, but I will go crazy if I stay out of the shop one more day, so I will be in tomorrow if you'd like to come in for consultations or to schedule an appointment. The wait for appointments is pretty short right now; it's only about a week or two depending on how much needs to be drawn up for the specific piece.

Thanks for all the well-wishes!
I'll leave you w/ a little angel piece I did on Nina and a pocket watch I did on Bella last week. There's also a shot that Alex sent me of our sweet tattoo faces. Enjoy!

See you soon.