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Fun ideas for a kids’ Valentine’s party

Tattoo Manufacturing — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:07:52 +0000

Valentine’s Day is a fun, positive holiday to celebrate with kids, and a great opportunity to teach lessons about friendship and inclusion.

As we prepare for February 14th, we’ve been gathering our favorite ways to make V-Day special on Pinterest. Take a look at our Valentine’s Day inspiration board.

If you’re hosting a party, get everyone in the festive spirit by handing out themed temporary tattoos. Kids will love applying fun tattoos of hearts or candy to their cheeks or hands.

Sweet tooth temporary tattoos

Love, hearts & teddy bears temporary tattoo collection

Looking for craft ideas? Help kids make homemade valentines for their parents. Other moms and dads will be happy to receive surprise cards when their kids come home.

Valentine’s Day menus can fill up quickly with sugary treats. Sprinkle in some healthy snacks like strawberries sliced like hearts and kid-approved yogurt to keep the sugar levels manageable. Trying to cut out sugar and candy completely from this year’s holiday? Pair Valentine’s cards with temporary tattoos instead of candies.

Check out all of our Valentine’s Day tips, from budget-friendly date night ideas to fun ways to use temporary tattoos in kids’ Valentine’s Day cards.

Do you have great ideas for Valentine’s Day this year? Or favorite childhood Valentine’s memories? Let us know in the comments section!

What’s Hot Now: Fingerstache Temporary Tattoos

Tattoo Manufacturing — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:10:25 +0000

Mustaches aren’t just for the boys anymore. Anyone can have a ‘stache (no barber shop or razors required) with fun “fingerstache” mustache temporary tattoos.

Tattoo Manufacturing carries a broad range of funky fingerstache styles – from “The Millionaire”…

…to “The Wrestler” (2 fingers required).

We think fingerstaches would be great for kids’ birthday parties, costume parties…or just adding some spunk to a hum-drum Tuesday afternoon. We tested our favorite fingerstache tattoos recently at Tattoo Manufacturing HQ. Here are a few of our employees sporting their favorite ‘stache:

The Doc

The Chapman

The Sanchez

Take a look at all of our fingerstache styles. What’s your favorite ‘stache? Let us know in the comments section!

Add some spice to your Valentine’s date night with fun temporary tattoos

Tattoo Manufacturing — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:44 +0000

If there’s one night a year that calls for a fun, kick-up-your-heels date night, it’s Valentine’s Day. And while February 14th is a great excuse for a special night with your sweetheart, you don’t have to spend a ton of cash to make your Valentine’s Day fun.

Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, we brainstormed a few ways to make this weeknight holiday special – without breaking the bank or requiring a ton of prep.

1. If a fancy restaurant isn’t in your weeknight budget, swap the menus and maître d’ for a cozy night at home. Shoot for a mini-splurge with a special dessert from the bakery or wine that’s a few dollars more than your standard bottle.

Celebrate with a special dessert for Valentine's Day date night

2. Instead of spending hours combing the racks for a perfect date-night cocktail dress, add a new punch to an existing outfit. Start with a dress that’s already in your closet and accessorize with a flirty temporary tattoo. These tattoos are practically begging to be worn out on the town (or out in your living room!).

Pink flower temporary tattoo - fun for a date night

Sassy date night temporary tattoos

3. Take the pressure off your significant other by putting the kibosh on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. In place of presents, put the money toward a trip you’re planning together – or, spread the love by donating to a local charity.

We’re gathering tons of Valentine’s Day date ideas on our Pinterest page. Check it out and share your date-night do’s with us in the comments section!

Cheer on your team with temporary tattoos

Tattoo Manufacturing — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:52:21 +0000

Super Bowl 46 is Sunday, February 5th. On your party to-do list: make crowd-pleasing snacks, wash your lucky team shirt, and make sure that everyone is sporting plenty of team spirit.

Temporary tattoos are one way to spread the team spirit. Get everyone in game mode with temporary eye black – a surefire favorite for everyone from the tiniest sports fans to your gridiron-loving grandma.

Future linebacker wearing eye black

Eye black temporary tattoos - buy for the whole gang

This season, are you also rooting for local or kids’ sports teams? Order tattoos for the whole team (and all their fans on the sidelines) and make your team the envy of the league. Selling temporary tattoos at games and events is a great way to fundraise for your team.

Go Team red sports temporary tattoos

Bobcats sports team temporary tattoos

Eagles sports team temporary tattoos

Browse many more mascot temporary tattoos for your team, and use code BLOG15 for 15% off your order.

Make your child the class star: give temporary tattoos as Valentines this year

Tattoo Manufacturing — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:28 +0000

All parents have been there: scrambling to find Valentines for kids to hand out at school – at the very last minute. This year, plan ahead and help your kids shine with a unique Valentine’s Day card idea: temporary tattoos. Kids will love fun, themed temporary tattoos, and the other parents will appreciate the candy-free alternative.

Stick with classic hearts in pink, purple and red:

Sweet and simple pink and purple heart temporary tattoo

Classic red heart: perfect for any age group

Or, choose a theme (and corresponding tattoos) that match your child’s interests. For pirate-loving boys, pair simple “Be my matey!” cards with pirate or skull and crossbone tattoos.

Argh! Fun pirate temporary tattoo for unique kids' Valentines

Who wouldn’t want to see Minnie Mouse peeking out from a Valentine?

Minnie Mouse is ready for Valentine's Day fun

For more inspiration, take a look at our Pinterest page, where we’re busy collecting perfect Valentine’s Day ideas.

What are you planning for your kids on Valentine’s Day? Leave us a comment with your creative ideas!

2011 Year in Review: Hot Temporary Tattoo Trends

Tattoo Manufacturing — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:20 +0000

This month, we’re taking a moment to look back at major trends and themes we saw in temporary tattoos last year.

1. Fashion: In December of 2010, we were on the lookout for a focus on high-fashion temporary tattoos in 2011. We were not disappointed.

Violent Lips introduced their line of lip appliques, with designs from giraffe print to glitter to checkerboard. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland have jumped on this trend.

Fashion tattoos like this peacock feather temporary tattoo set remain popular.

2. Tech: With a focus on smartphones, social networks, and the latest tech gadget, we’re going to go ahead and name 2011 the Year of the Nerd. And, fitting with that theme, we saw tons of “geek-chic,” tech-focused temporary tattoos in 2011.

For those of us who are always running late (but never lose our sense of irony), there’s Tattly, where you can get a watch to stamp on your arm. Tattly also produces calculator, camera, and boombox designs.

Staying geek chic with "You're late" watch tattoo from Tattly.com

Also, people became instantly scannable this year with QR code temporary tattoos. We love the idea of being able to scan someone’s face with your smartphone.
QR code temporary tattoo used by organic baking company Dave's Killer Bread

3. International: We also saw temporary tattoos being used in creative new ways around the world.

Peruvian presidential winner Ollanta Humala’s campaign utilized custom temporary tattoosin four distinct designs. They included photos of the candidate on a background of Peru’s flag and a message for Peru. More than 4m tattoos were produced for a country with a population of 29m – a temporary tattoo for almost one in seven Peruvians.
Peruvian presidential candidate successfully campaigned with help from temporary tattoos

As soccer fans around the world cheered on their country’s team in the Women’s World Cup in Germany, country flag temporary tattoos were more popular than ever.
Sweden flag temporary tattoo for the 2011 Women's World Cup third-place team

What do you think? Did you see any fun new temporary tattoos last year? What do you have your eye out for in 2012? Let us know in the comments section!

Runner auctions arm space to highest bidder

Tattoo Manufacturing — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:07:21 +0000

Many runners use temporary tattoos to track their race times. Runner’s World featured temporary tattoos that help marathoners see their total race times and mile splits, below:

Temporary tattoo helps marathoners track their mile splits

But now, one runner is putting a different spin on running tattoos.

Nick Symmonds, a US top-ranked 800m Olympic runner, will wear a temporary tattoo during the 2012 Olympics in London. He just doesn’t know what the tattoo will say yet. Nick has opened an auction for his arm space on eBay – and the highest bidder will have their Twitter name broadcast on Nick’s body this summer.

Olympic runner auctions his arm for temporary tattoo message

What do you think? Would you put your skin space up for bidding? Do you think that more athletes and public figures will follow this Olympian’s lead? Let us know in the comments section.

The Top 5 Best Stocking Stuffers this Holiday Season (that won’t break the bank)

Tattoo Manufacturing — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:43 +0000

Temporary Tattoos- Temporary tattoos are a fun an inexpensive idea for a stocking stuffer. There is such a wide variety of temporary tattoos that you can give everyone in your family something different. Whether they want dinosaurs, or girly-girl tattoos, there is something for everyone. Temporary tattoos are inexpensive, so buying a few different types is not out of the question! Everyone will love receiving temporary tattoos in their stocking this year!
Candy Canes- Candy canes are a traditional and inexpensive idea for stuffing the stockings this year. Candy canes come in a wide variety of flavors, so if peppermint isn’t your thing, you can find something that is. Candy canes can be fruity, or sour, or traditional, and kids will love getting them in their stocking.
Bubbles- When it comes to stuffing a stocking, you have the ability to be creative and still stay within your budget. Bubbles do just that. There are many different kinds of bubbles to choose from such as color bubble, extra strength bubbles, and of course the traditional mega bubbles. Bubbles are fun idea for kids of all ages to play with!
Small Accessories- Small accessories are affordable, and perfect for stuffing a stocking. For boys sunglasses or wallets are an excellent idea, while girls may prefer bracelets or hair accessories. This is an easy and inexpensive idea that can be very versatile. You can include a few of these in the stocking, and the kids will be very happy.
Gift Cards- Gift cards are a great addition to any stocking. You can get them for as little as 5 dollars to your child’s favorite fast food restaurant, or spend a little more for one to their favorite toy store. Gift cards are a quick and easy stocking stuffer!

This Christmas Pack is a Great Stocking Stuffer!

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Holiday Promotions with Temporary Tattoos

Tattoo Manufacturing — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:00:06 +0000

During the holidays, many companies offer special holiday deals to their customers. Perhaps it’s half off of a service, or a percentage off delivery costs. Whatever the deal may be, there is a new and exciting way that you can tell your customers about your holiday promotion. Temporary tattoos are a great way to promote your business, especially when you are running a special offer. They are inexpensive and customizable which makes them the perfect platform for reaching your customers this holiday season.

This Dove Temporary Tattoo is Great for Customizing!

Make Your Customer Jolly with Temporary Tattoos

Using temporary tattoos to promote your business or holiday special is a fun and different way to communicate with your customers what your company has to offer. You can pass out temporary tattoos at events your company is attending, or even mail them out with your holiday flyer as an extra gift for the recipient. Temporary tattoos are useful for this because when your customer receives them and applies them, other people will see them too. This will spread the message of your holiday deal to many people, and will bring more people back to you!

Your Customers Will Love This Snowflake Temporary Tattoo!

Custom Holiday Fun with Temporary Tattoos

Custom holiday tattoos are perfect for any business trying to get their name out. You can customize any holiday tattoo design with the name of your business, contact information, or even putting the deal directly on the tattoos! There are many different sizes and designs to choose from, so you will be sure to find something that fits your needs. By providing your customers with these temporary tattoos, you are able to give them a reminder that will be right on their body to use your company. Temporary tattoos are inexpensive, easy to order, unique, and are sure to help you promote your business.

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Holiday Party Secrets- 5 Tips for a Party Everyone Will Enjoy

Tattoo Manufacturing — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:00:41 +0000

Invitations- Invitations are a fun element of planning any party, but spicing your invitations up may be a great idea. How? Temporary tattoos will add a different element to your invite. You can put winter themed tattoos inside your invitation, and tell people to wear them to your party! Different kinds of holiday tattoos are available so you will be sure to find ones you like.
Set the Scene- When you are throwing a holiday party, it is important to create ambiance, and decorate to set the mood for your guests. Whether you want to have a winter wonderland theme, or a jolly old Saint Nick party, the décor is a must. Decorating your home for a winter wonderland party is a fun idea; using glitter, and blue and white decorations, you can transform your home into something like an ice castle. Your guests will love the effort you put into setting the scene.
Plan the Menu- It is important to plan ahead if you are going to have a party, and the menu is part of this. Planning a holiday menu can be challenging, so keeping it simple is probably the best idea. By choosing to only have appetizers or finger food, you save yourself the trouble of having to plan a sit-down dinner. There are so many different kinds of appetizers that it will be easy to choose a variety to serve to your guests.
Party Activities- You can have fun holiday activities at your party too! Some of the best ideas are holiday themed games, holiday music acts, and of course temporary tattoo application. You can have a table where your guests can have their temporary tattoos applied for them. They can choose the design that they like, and just by adding a little water, they will be adorned with a tattoo to remember your party by.
Have fun- The most important thing you can do as the host of a party is to have fun! If you are enjoying your own party, everyone else will follow suit. Plan ahead, keep things simple, and you will have a fun and successful holiday event!

Your guests will love these holiday temporary tattoos!

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