Old news is still good news, especially when it's about jewelry. Scarlett Johansson recently revealed her bracelet-inspired wrist tattoo while promoting the Avengers movie.

Much like a rosary, Scarlett's tattoo lays on her wrist and dangles down into a small charm with the scripted verse, "I love NY." Scarlett was born in the big city and still calls it home.

Bracelet and rosary inspired tattoos are one way to wear permanent jewelry pieces. Consider a family heirloom that has been passed down or a cherished Congressional Medal. Tribute and memorial tattoos are a meaningful way to honor family traditions, birthplaces and significant life events or experiences.

As we head to New York for the 15th Annual Tattoo Convention, send pictures of your memorial and tribute tattoos to Jodie at tattoo.guide@about.com and show your love for NY!

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Well my gypsies, we've made a wrong turn and we are now headed BACK to New York City for this weekend's 15th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention. Hollywood can wait my friends and you can always read about legendary actress and exhibitionist Bettie Page by following thislink.

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Dates of the Show

May 18th, 19th & 20th 2012

SHOW HOURS:

Friday 18: 4 pm to Midnight

Saturday 19: Noon to Midnight

Sunday 20: Noon to 8 pm

Tickets available at the door ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW ONLY.

~ NO ADVANCED TICKET SALES ~ TICKET PRICES:

One Day Ticket -- $20

Two Days Unlimited Access -- $35

Three Days Unlimited Access -- $50

(Tickets available ONLY at Roseland and ONLY on the day of the show)

Full artist list is available here and some book ahead. You must be 18 years of age with a photo identification card, so come prepared. Find out when the next tattoo show comes to your town by clicking here.

Wake up! Let's go to the city that never sleeps.

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What's not to love about a bit of Capitol Hill gossip ?

In his latest story The Illustrated Congressman, Roll Call Around the Hill Reporter John Stanton explores the politics of body art.

Rep. Duncan Hunter and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. both rock a set of half sleeves under their cuff links and they weren't afraid to roll them up to talk.

Jackson Jr. fesses up on his plans of getting a new tattoo every year, adding to family portraits and his childhood hero Bruce Lee piece. "I believe in body art," Jackson exclaims as he shares a bit of wisdom about venturing into the world of tattoos:

"The key is to plan it. You don't want to look like a smorgasbord of thought."

Smorgasbord of thought and lack of planning on Capitol Hill ?

I daresay.

Read all about it here!

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Embrace your inner tattoo artist with a cedar and pine crayon holder that disperses your very own Crayola ink.

Handcrafted in the United States and available for worldwide purchase at dragonmichael67's Etsy shop, Michael Riley turned out this idea for good friend and tattooist Trey Steelman's daughter, who had an itching to borrow Dad's machine.

I must admit my crayon machine makes the perfect pair for either of the Tattoo Coloring Books from Mommy Has Tattoos author Phil Padwe .

Although I daresay no stencils or books are needed for me to hone my craft.

While this crayon holder works best with broken bits and that part can be frustrating, I couldn't help but find excuses to steal it from my kids to draw up my very own Old School Gypsy Girl.

"Sure I can fix that broken piece," followed by an "oops need to push the paper back to get the crayon in," and then a world-class (works every time), "let me just test it out for a second to make sure it works," helped me finish my piece to perfection.

Budding tattooist-tested, Mom-tested and artist approved; tell the kids to put down their guns and pick up a tattoo machine.

It's cool to be inspired.

Image Courtesy Jodie Michalak