Cookie Monster gets a tat: Toys for Tots toy drive with Urban Art Tattoo (#tbt)

Hi ya Gorgeous!
I have a #throwbackthursday video for you today. It's one of my top 10 favorite videos that I have made.

 For information on the current toy drive with Urban Art Tattoo, please call
480-844-7429 or 480-829-7226



You do not have to get a tattoo to donate, but if you do donate, you get a discount!
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Tattoos make a great memory for Christmas and gift giving! Urban Art has you covered!

Hey ya Gorgeous!
#TGIF! Honk if you are ready for the weekend!
Today, I want to share with you a great memory making activity to give as a gift or get for yourself.

What you need for Christmas is a tattoo! It's never too late to get a personalized reminder of a significant event in your life and seal it in ink!

The weather in Arizona is amazing in the winter, so now is a perfect time to make it to the greater Phoenix Arizona valley and visit Sage at one of his 3 Urban Art studios for a tattoo.
 
No time for tats? No worries. Pick up a gift card and save money now, and use when you have more time later.

Here's the details-and scroll to the bottom and watch the psa video I made with Sage to promote the Toys for Tats program he runs to help the United States Marine Corp in their toy drive efforts.

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AZ Tattoo Expo starts in 1 day! Have you booked your appointment yet?

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Dear Gorgeous,
Tis a sad day around here at Makeup University.
I was out at the Urban Art III shop on Main St. in Mesa Arizona to do a PSA for the upcoming AZ Tattoo Expo.

Shop owner Sage O'Connell was not able to make it at the last minute to record a service announcement about all the exciting events going on.

So this fine gentleman from Hesperia California who is a guest artist at the shop and attending the AZ Tattoo Expo stepped up and in to fill Sage's video shoes.

Big Gus volunteered to help me with the video and he also designed the collectible tshirt that is sold at the expo. Be sure and buy your expo tshirt first thing because they sell out fast!

Now, here's the reason for tears: Big Gus was busy and just had moments in between clients. We rehearsed once and then recorded one take. That's all it took! Gold in the can on the first take.

I have NEVER lost footage in my camera. Ever. Until today. That wee 60 second clip full of pure comedic gold is gone. I do not know how-but it happened. The original file got deleted on accident some how and the recycle bin was not enable on the camera so delete means delete!

All I have from today is this one photo because it was taken by accident.

So-take my word for it, visit http://www.aztattooexpo.com to buy your ticket online, get directions, find out where to park, look up the artists you want to book ink with and then wash your car and get ready to have some pin striping applied by master striper Bug of Bugs Auto Art.

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Friday the 13th: not in Coachella-get new ink at Urban Art Tattoo

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Hello Gorgeous!
So are you getting ready and packed to be at the
Coachella Music Festival this weekend?

Did you pack sunscreen?
Check.

Did you pack hand sanitizer/baby wipes?
Check.

Did you pack Colgate Wisps disposable toothbrush?
Check.

Oh-not going? Well then come to Mesa AZ and get new ink!



There are several specials for piercings and tattoos at the 3 Urban Art Tattoo locations-just pick one close to you and call to make an appointment.

There are few guidelines to getting the $13 tattoo or piercing, so be sure and read the fine print.

Enjoy yourself on the upcoming "lucky" Friday the 13th!

Now go put some sunscreen on!


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Sophia Loren look in 3 easy steps for NASCAR at PIR or Spring Training games in Mesa AZ

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Hello Gorgeous! Arizona weather is at it's best right now! So get out to a Spring Training baseball game in Mesa AZ or head over to the Phoenix International Raceway for NASCAR. When you go-try this easy 3 step Sophia Loren look!


Special thanks to:
Ian Faith | GCG for video production
310.386.7327
www.GlobalCreativeGroup.com

Amy for modeling

Urban Art III in Tempe AZ for studio space

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Free Minus 417 Men's Skincare set with your Friday the 13th tattoo

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Hello Gorgeous and happy Friday the 13th!
I was born on the 13th-so I consider it to be very,
very lucky! In the honor-2 goodies for you!

Now-you are about to double up on your luck
today!

1st- Urban Art Tattoo II ( go see Sage) is doing $13 tattoos.

You go to the shop on Main St. in Mesa-pick your
$13 tattoo off of the designated flash ( No-your dream back piece will not be $13) and then sit back and enjoy the ink flow.

443 West Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

(480) 644-0812
Now-the second goody I have for you is free!


The Israel produced Dead Sea skincare set for men from Minus 417 is yours! Free!

Makeup University is giving away one free set to one lucky Friday the 13th tattoo recipient!

Guys-this is amazing and simple to use skincare that will get you Valentine's Day ready!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

To Win:
Simply send a photo to the blog/Twitter/Facebook account for Makeup University of your new Friday the 13th tattoo that you got at Urban Art Tattoo II.
You must be 18 years of age to win, and live in the continental United States. Product ships from the company and should arrive to you with in 2 weeks. No vulgar/obscene images please.

Send jpg images to:
Twitter: @Cherelynn
Facebook: www.facebook.com/makeupuniversity

Good luck and enjoy this amazing Friday the 13th!

Here's a short replay of a video featuring the Urban Art Tattoo II studio, Sage, myself-and Cookie Monster.

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T.B.I. Drako fragrance-for the tattoo on you or coming to you!

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Hey Gorgeous!
I've been testing the new Drako men's fragrance by Tattoed by Inky.
"Drako: For men, this body spray contains a blend of spices, musk and precious woods. It is available in a blue canister with a tattoo design of a dragon." Well, I liked it-pleasant enough, different; and definately not your grandpa's green bottle of Polo or Brut. Enjoy the short video update of Drako in action at the Urban Art Tattoo II studio on Main St. in Mesa AZ.

Get your Drako here!
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Toys for Tats-give to give again!

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Hi Gorgeous!
Tis the season and I love it! Get up and get over to Urban Art Tattoo ( 3 locations to serve you!) because from now until December 14th-when you drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the TOYS FOR TOTS program sponsored by the great men and women of the United States Marine Corp you will get a discount on the purchase of your tattoo or piercing.
Sage O'Connell, owner of Urban Art Tattoo runs thhe Toys for TATS program yearly to help support children's charity and I think it's a great way to give, and give! Call Urban Art Tattoo II at 480-644-0812

Get all your details on the tattoo special at http://wwww.urbanarttattoo.com
Now-check out this video of Cookie Monster gettin' one for the team!

p.s. you are going to love the new Urban Art Tattoo website!
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Veteran's Day Sale with Urban Art Tattoo

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Thank you Veterans for all of your sacrifice! Celebrate Veteran's Day with a new tattoo from Urban Art Tattoo. There are 3 shop locations-so get in there!
p.s. I love seeing old guys with there faded sailor girls and anchors on their forearms. They are more than tattoos, they are badges of courage and honor!

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2011 Father's Day gift giving guide-get some!

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Hello Gorgeous and Happy Monday! Today I'm feautring a few Father's Day gift ideas because it is just 2 weeks away!
If you need to mail your gift to Dad to remember him, consider these options which are easy to pick up, pack and put in the mail!
First: Tim McGraw Fragrances in the McGraw scent is a woody-spicy, fresh and masculine scent. Sort of the 'man's man' fragrance for your classic Dad. As a fragrance junkie I think you can't go wrong with giving cologne as a gift. And if your Dad is not one to spritz on the scent, the consider the aftershave, deoderant or lotion as a subtle scent gift. I see McGraw as being a scent for a hard working man! Purchase at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Sears, Walgreen's, Rite Aid and CVS.

Next up for gift giving in the fragrance area is the Pure Nautica Discovery-this is a scent for the adventurous, risk taker, avant garde type of Dad.
It's a crisp and energizing smell and could be the encouragement to your Dad in his next escapade.
Click here to learn more or buy at your local Macys.



For the business and entreprenuer Dad consider giving him skincare to keep him looking ready for business such as Verdon by L'Occitane. This simple 3 step skin care of Pure Face Wash, Outdoor Moisturizer spf 30 and Instant Energy Eye Gel will ensure confidence in your Dad that he looks his best. The scent on these products is light and invigorating. You can purchase online, or at L'Occitane stores.
http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/shaving.htm for more information!

Goodluck in getting your Father's Day gifts ready and mailed or wrapped in time to celebrate! Or, for the really festive...go ahead and make your tattoo appointments!
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AZ Tattoo Expo-May 21-22, 2011 Tattoo removal, permanent makeup and more

Hello Gorgeous!


Need someting to do in Mesa Arizona tonight?

The Arizona Tattoo Expo is in it's 11th year!
The doors are open til 11 p.m. too!





Mancub and I went today after work and had a look around.
Lots of merchandise to supply your tattoo shop with plus other fun vendors to shop with from classic Dia De Los Muertos art to fancy hair flowers. Which I bought!




The show is hosted by Sage and Liz from Urban Art Tattoo.

Though tattoo shops from all over the country are represented by their best artists-some big like Club Tattoo and some small.

Now if you love classic black and grey work-world renown and pioneer tattoo artist Tony Oliveras from Sacred Heart in Tucson Arizona is at the convention and taking appointments. I did take a picture but forgot to ask and guessing by the look on his face-he was not to happy about it. So I'm choosing not to post that one!


As always-Mancub and I had a great time and I hope you to will go out and enjoy the expo and support your local artists!
To learn more and get tickets visit: http://www.aztattooexpo.com

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