I changed my mind again. :) PIP heavy

Narwhal

I decided to not get a tree.  I decided to get some Hungarian embroidery as a tribute to my grandma.  We're Hungarian (a lot of people ask me what ethnicity I am because they don't have any idea. That's it. haha) and her dying wish was that she could visit where her mother grew up.  And she finally got to before she died.  I know she bought some embroidery there, but I think my aunt has it. I'd rather get that, but if she can't find it, I want to have an idea.  So which ones do you like best?  I think I want it on my shoulder.

1.


2.


3.


4. (ignore the blue flowers on the side)


5.

GreenPepperBurger

They are all very pretty, but I think # 3 looks the most unique. 

bajediva

my vote's between #3 & #5

desertsun

How big and where on your shoulder? The side? Shoulder blade?

Narwhal

Shoulder blade. The size would depend on which one I decide on.  I don't have one set in stone, but I don't want it to take up my whole back.

katanne9

I think I would like #3.

desertsun

Huh, I think TK ate my reply. Here it is again:

If you go with something about the size of the palm of your hand, I think number one is pretty. For something larger, I personally would prefer something more like number 3.

Narwhal

Do you think the first one would look okay that small, baje? I was leaning towards that one but I didn't know if I would have to get it too big. 

meamolly

number three translates to tatoo the best i think.

ekathleen684

That would be really cool to get one of the designs she bought there but I like #1 and #4 the best.

PaigeMcC

I like number one or four.  They're all nice tho - it's a lovely idea, Narwhal

desertsun

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[QUOTE]Do you think the first one would look okay that small, baje? I was leaning towards that one but I didn't know if I would have to get it too big. 
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</div><div>You can always have any good tattoo artist work on customizing #1 for you. The red/purple flower is my favorite part, so you could ask her or him to take out some of the other flowers to keep it smaller and less cluttered.

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nefariousmango

#3 is beautiful

bourgehm

#3 or #5 are my favorites.

Narwhal

Well... I just found out that my aunt has a ton of stuff that my grandma bought while they were in Hungary. I have to think of an excuse on why I need to see it.

Hopefully I can find something off of that that I can bring into my artist. I'd much rather do that.

KD+BC

I think they are all beautiful but number 3 jumped out at me. if you can't find something in the things brought back from Hungary, you should use number 3!

oceana919

Narwhal, I heart you. I just got a tat in honor of my grandma last year.

I vote #3 or #5, though #3 has got the edge with me.

catemeg

I like 1 & 5

And I like this idea better than the tree.  These are so pretty!

But since you've changed your mind, perhaps sit on the idea a few weeks before getting it?  Just to make sure.

1337love

I can't believe no one joked on you getting your shoulder embroidered.  I know, I know, it's really going to be a tattoo... but I had to.

And I love 1 and 4... but let us see the family stuff too please!

Narwhal

Thanks for all the advice Cate. You know, I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't have you here to give me your keen insight on such matters.  Before you came on the board, I could be likened to a dried out sponge: just taking in every little thing that came close to my mind. Luckily, you came just in time to save me from my imbecility.

catemeg

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[QUOTE]Thanks for all the advice Cate. You know, I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't have you here to give me your keen insight on such matters.  Before you came on the board, I could be likened to a dried out sponge: just taking in every little thing that came close to my mind. Luckily, you came just in time to save me from my imbecility.
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Dude, snark level off the charts.  Don't know what I did to crawl under your skin, but it's getting old.  You don't have to listen to me, but like everyone else here I'm going to post my opinion. 

It sounds like you're super excited about getting a tattoo, which is great - it would just stink in 2 weeks if you come up with an idea to merge the tree and the embroidery or something and you already have it done differently.  My thought was to just let the idea simmer for a bit to make sure it's exactly what you want forever.

Narwhal

lol

hetshup

Narwhal-- Just cross stitch a family tree. Done and done!

Narwhal

Done!

[Deleted User]

Ohh what a great idea!  I actually like #5 is the best. 

Oh, and I'm thinking you should sit and think about this for at least a year or two.

oceana919

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[QUOTE]Thanks for all the advice Cate. You know, I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't have you here to give me your keen insight on such matters.  Before you came on the board, I could be likened to a dried out sponge: just taking in every little thing that came close to my mind. Luckily, you came just in time to save me from my imbecility.
Posted by Narwhal[/QUOTE]

VitaminWater all over my computer screen (yep, that's right, I switch up now and again).

leia1979

I like #1 and #4 for the colors. I don't know what are the primary characteristics of Hungarian embroidery, though. I think #4 could be really pretty climbing up one shoulder.

Narwhal

I think Vitamin Water is cheaper, at least.

The characteristics of hungarian embroidery is simplistic flowers that actually mimic real ones.  The colors switch up depending on what region the embroidery comes from, but the ones I put up there are from Budapest, which is where my family is from.

I simplified (using handy dandy Paintbrush) the first one. I think I like this option better if I go with it.

jeanacorina

I like your simplified one best. I just love the colors and the boldness of it.

Of course, you should think about it for a while before doing anything so permanent. Remember, you'll still have this tattoo when you're a wrinkled, crotchety 90-year-old lady.

You don't want to end up like this:

Narwhal

Or DO I?

jeanacorina

TBH you'd probably rock that look.