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Tattoo Ideas for Furniture and Decor

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Are you looking for tattoo ideas? Tattooing is almost as old as mankind so there is no shortage of ideas. Ed Hardy, the famous tattooist now has his designs on everything.

Here is a brief resource of tattoo ideas that might help you decide what kind of mark you would like to leave on your furniture.

Animals –Pictures of animals were engraved on the flesh as it was believed that the person that bore the animal’s picture would also adopt that animal’s strengths. Birds, butterflies, bugs and insects are also popular tattoo ideas.

Biker – Biker tattoos are motorcycle fetish tattoos and many of them feature sex and death type motifs along with machine parts such as flaming exhaust pipes or complicated engines.

Biomechanical – Biomechanical tattoo ideas are the ones that look like the space monster in the movie “Alien” and feature a blend of technology with human or animal organs.

Cartoons – Tattoo ideas based on animated characters or scenes are more popular then ever thanks to the popularity of Japanese anime.

Celtic Designs – Celtic tattoos have a strong style that is defined by solid blocks of color. They are black or blue and are based on the Celtic cross or the Celtic Knot.

Celestial Motifs – If you are into astrology then consider getting a tattoo based on the sun, moon or the stars

Prison Tattoos – Prison tattoos are very unique. Classics such as the dagger through he heart that says mom or the skull that is decorated with roses are very much in vogue.
Eastern Symbols – Given the popularity of Yoga, Feng Shui and other Asian traditions eastern symbols such as the OM or I CHING symbol have become more popular than ever.

Egyptian – The Egyptian black cat Bast or the Egyptian symbol called the Ankh are ancient yet timeless tattoo ideas.

Fairies, Pixie and Nymphs – If you are pagan or into magic these airy creatures of the forest make beautiful little designer tattoos.

Fantasy – Characters from fantasy animations or video games also make great tattoo ideas. So do characters from children’s storybooks like Babar or The Grinch.

Flowers – A tattooed flower is one of the oldest and most classic of tattoo ideas. Perhaps the most popular flower tattoo is a rose.

Mermaids – Mermaids are in a class of tattoo ideas all by themselves. They were a favorite of sailors who believed that the mermaid could save them from drowning.

Pin Up Girls- Some of the nicest tattoos ever drawn were based on famous pin up girls such as Mitzi Gaynor or Marilyn Monroe

Symbols of Faith – Religious symbols, particularly Christian ones such as a cross or Christ on the cross have always been worn on the flesh as symbols of one’s devotion to religion.

As you can see there is now shortage in life of tattoo ideas!

How to Decorate an Altar of Intention

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Building an altar of intention is the fine art of building a shrine to what it is you really want in life. It is all about pouring your will into objects and then arranging them in a way that sends a message to the universe that you are willing to receive what you have asked for in the best way and at the proper time.

Altars of intention are very personal and idiosyncratic constructions. The key to them is to be as creative as possible and also to make sure that the objects that decorate them are suitable. You must add objects that represent your intentions or you might not quite get what you asked for.

It is also important to realize that you don’t need exotic items or precious ideals in order to make this shrine work for you. The simplest of food stuffs and everyday items will do to make a shrine of intention. You can also use pictures that you have cut out of the magazines or newspapers or download images from the internet. Natural objects such as flat rocks that you have picked up off the ground, leaves from trees, flower petals and other found items also work well on an altar.

The tricky part is to make sure that what you are building towards and placing on the altar matches your intention. For instance if the altar is about creating more money then put things on the altar that symbolize money such as a bowl of coins, a check written to yourself for the desired amount or pictures of prosperous individuals that you would like to emulate. You can also put gemstones, shells and other natural items that were once used as currency on this type of altar.

It is also nice to put few candles or incense on the altar. Try to choose color candle combinations that suit your intentions. For instance, if prosperity is the intention than try placing green, gold or silver candles on the altar. These types of colored candles are typically related to money drawing intentions and manifestation rituals.
If you want to light incense you should choose aromas that are appropriate to your intention. Bayberry draws money. Rose incense is used to attract love. Patchouli is powerful incense for manifesting intentions of a more spiritual nature.

The upshot is the more personal your altar is the more likely the objects presented on it are to bring you exactly what you want. It is about purity of intent and putting your heart and will into it. It is also about certitude and believing that we live in a generous universe and that your wish will absolutely be granted to you.