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.

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Today's reader mail comes from somewhere far away and mystical.

I suppose there are loud colors, streamers and a parade downtown; singing and drum beats and a murmur sort of sound.

It is there that my reader scurries off to the street to send me this question, which is sort of discreet.

Pssssttt....

This mysterious reader wants to know if she should get a masquerade mask in the form of a tramp stamp tattoo on her back?

I took it upon myself to discuss the masked vision with legendary tattoo artist Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand.

Kate loves travel and history so I know she can pretty much back up anything she has to say about Venetian masks, never mind the fact that she was one of the first female tattooists in America.

Our wise Kate had a few concerns about the Tramp Stamp Masquerade Mask Tattoo.

First, the masks are not a flattering shape to place at such a feminine area of your body. You've got some curve there and seeing that a mask just adds a blob across your backside, nothing is lifted or visually enhanced.

Second, Kate's not sold on the sensual appeal of a masquerade mask. Since you're going to be bending over quite a bit and revealing that tramp stamp, you may want to opt for something that has a visual shape and even a theme that's sexy. Kate suggests you follow the path of your body and opt for a design that mimics and creates a V-shape.

Waves, ripples, wild flowers and tribal or Celtic curves create a much more appealing design for the lower back.

How about something sexy like a big ribbon or bow? Laced, unlaced, unmasked, you know...

The final vote?

It's a don't!

Submit your tattoo and piercing questions to Jodie at tattoo.guide@about.com before it's too late.

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Below is the most current updated list of tattoo conventions throughout the United States.

Please feel free to email Jodie Michalak at tattoo.guide@about.com to add an event or to comment.

Have fun in hell!

May 04th - 6th, 2012 Hell City Tattoo Fest "A Decade of Sin" Columbus, OH info@hellcity.com

May 11th - 13th, 2012 Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention Tattooed Kin Pin Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com 1-800-541-8239

May 11th - 13th, 2012Tattoos By The Bay tattoosbythebay.com Corpus Christi, TX

May 18th - 20th, 2012 15th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention nyctattooconvention N.Y.C, NY Info@NYCTattooConvention.com

May 18th - 20th, 2012 Ink Life Tour 2012 inklifetour Austin, TX info@inklifetour.com

May 18th - 20th, 2012 Immersed In Ink Tattoo & Arts Festivals immersedinink Bossier City, LA 512-363-6788 admin@immersedinink.com

May 26th - 27th, 2012208 Tat2Fest 208tat2fest Boise, Idaho 208tat2fest@gmail.com Tel: 208-936-1228

June 1st - 3rd, 2012 Battleship Olympia Tattoo Convention tattooedkingpin Philadelphia Seaport Museum Philadelphia, PA tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com 1-800-541-8239

June 15th - 17th, 2012 Immersed In Ink Tattoo & Arts Festivals immersedinink New Orleans, LA 512-363-6788 admin@immersedinink.com

June 22nd - 24th, 2012 Tattoo la Palooza tattoolapalooza Hyatt Regency Hotel Miami, FL conventionink@gmail.com 954.696.3233

June 29th-July1st, 2012

Ink Life TourJuly 6th - 8th, 2012 Ink Life Tour 2012 inklifetour El Paso, TX info@inklifetour.com

July 20th - 22nd, 2012 Ink Life Tour 2012 inklifetour Denver, Colorado info@inklifetour.com

July 20th - 22nd, 2012 Immersed In Ink Tattoo & Arts Festivals immersedinink Joliet, Illinois 512-363-6788 admin@immersedinink.com

July 27th - 29th, 2012The "United Ink" New York Tattoo Convention newyorktattooshow Nassau Coliseum Long Island, NY info@newyorktattooshow.com Phone: 631-686-5921 Cell: 631-686-5921

July 27th - 29th, 2012Ottawa Valley Motorcycle Tattoo Show motorcycletattooshow Petawawa, ON valleybikeshow@hotmail.com Tel: 613 312-9983

August 24th-26th, 2012

Ink Life Tour

Longview, Texas September 12th-16th 2012OC Bikefest presenst the Needle Art Expo needleartexpo Ocean City, Maryland Johnnyxxxnobody@yahoo.com Tel: (615) 691-3965 or (615) 707-4627

September 13th-16th 2012Paradise Tattoo Gathering Keystone Resort Keystone, CO 80435, Office at Off the Map - (413) 527-6574, TattooGathering gabe@TattooNOW.com

September 17th - 19st, 2012Ink Life Tour 2012 inklifetourAtlanta, Georgia info@inklifetour.com

October 20th - 30th, 2012Immersed In Ink Tattoo & Arts Festivals immersedinink Reno, Nevada 512-363-6788 admin@immersedinink.com

November 2nd - 4th, 2012Ink Life Tour 2012 inklifetour Washington, D.C info@inklifetour.com

Dream catchers and feather tattoos were bound to become webbed together.

Said to trap bad dreams when hung upon a bed or cradle at night, a dream catcher allows only pleasant thoughts to flow.

Thanks to the widespread popularity of the Twilight saga, many more people are embracing Native American spirit and opting for Indian tribal symbols and tattoo designs such as beaded and feathered objects.

Feathered and beaded tattoos are the perfect way to add legend and style to your body's canvas.

Opt for a colorful dream catcher or just keep it black. Dream catchers make unique foot and shoulder tattoos.

Have your artist spin something wonderful!

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