My Tramp Stamp. Damn proud of it! Drew it up all by myself.
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Crystal, why is it a Tramp Stamp?
Could you run thro the symbolism of it?
I can see shamrocks (?) for luck, presumably.
Some butterfly-shaped 'cuffs' to link the hands to the foliage.
And hands holding a heart, surmounted by a crown.
Does the tattooist produce exactly what you gave him?
ie Is that a faithful representation of what you drew originally?
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The hands, heart and crown are a claddagh. It means Love, friendship and Loyalty. The 'cuffs' are supposed to be Triquetras. He fudged them a bit to make them look a little more like cuffs. The Triquetra has some Celtic symbolism that I don't know, but it is also a Christian symbol representing the Holy Trinity. The shamrocks are indeed for luck. For me the tattoo was kind of a wish for having luck in finding God, Love, True Friendship and Loyalty.

It is referred to as a tramp stamp because of its location on the lowest part of my back. I hope that answered all of your question! It is my favorite of my tattoos and I can't even see it lol.
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Thanks for that, Crystal. You've combined a lot in that one excellent design and it is a shame that you can't enjoy it! I did recognise the claddagh elements, but I just wanted to be sure, to be sure!
I have bought claddagh rings and a brooch for someone special and I'm Irish, so I figured that's what it was. It sounds as if a detour to the Emerald Isle might also be on your trip itinerary!

But what about an alternative (less negative) term for it?
Life arc mark, or Life-planned brand, or Fate plate?
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Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.
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I've only ever heard them called Tramp Stamps, Targets, Trailer Park License Plate, and Bullseye. I don't really care what it is called.
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Unless it's mad, passionate, Extraordinary love, It's a waste of your time. There are too many mediocre things in life Love shouldn't be one of them.

Here's mine, has a lot of meaning, took 4 hours to design & 2 hours to tattoo, it's also my favourite out of all of mine.

Oooo I love it LV!! So pretty!
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Unless it's mad, passionate, Extraordinary love, It's a waste of your time. There are too many mediocre things in life Love shouldn't be one of them.

i have mixed fortunes with my 3 tattoos

my hearts tattoo was dome out of love

my scottish tattoo was a mistake as i have grown up since feeling more british than scottish

my tiger is afav of mine and there is no hidden meaning behind getting it done

Many thanks, LV. It's very popular, now, among women. With artistic designs, like yours and Crystal's, or flowers and butterflies, etc it's hardly surprising.
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Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.
(Jack Benny)