Parenting

19 Awesome Pieces of Kid Art Parents Have Tattooed on Their Bodies

ParentingPublished Apr 23, 2015
By Suzee Skwiot
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Maybe you'd like to display your kid's doodles on the fridge, or if they're extra-special, in a frame on the living room wall, but most parents would never think to permanently tattoo their kid's drawings on their own bodies. But surprisingly, it's become a trend across the country.

Whether it's because they want to hang onto a special moment in childhood or because they want something that's truly original on their bodies, an increasing number of moms and dads are getting their children's masterpieces inked onto their skin. It's a bond between parent and child like no other ... and a proud piece to show off to the world. 

So we scoured the web and talked to parents about the body art that was once a piece of kid art. These tattoos are inspired by kids' drawings and writings, and feature anything from beautiful "I love you" messages to scary-looking clowns. But they clearly hold plenty of meaning for these art-loving parents.

Check out these kid-art-turned-parent-tattoos from real parents!

If your kids did #7, where would you put it?

Image via inkthor/Instagram

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Crown
mikemcnabbtattoo/Instagram

Crown

Daddy's little princess just became a permanent fixture on the inside of his wrist.

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Superhero
bostonmack/Instagram

Superhero

That's one lucky superhero! Maybe it'll bring Dad some future well wishes.

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Scary Clown
obscurallc/Instagram

Scary Clown

From the random doodles, to a Frankenstein's monster, and even a scary clown, this kid has a future in tattoo design.

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Watercolor Cats
findyoursmile/Instagram

Watercolor Cats

Cat doodles,with some watercolor-like backgrounds are a true work of art. This may have been done by a child, but it's hard to tell, isn't it?

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"Mom I Love You"
damncoyotechris/Instagram

"Mom I Love You"

Talk about a lovely message. This is one you can get even if your kids aren't the "sit down and draw" types. Put it somewhere you can easily see, and it makes for a good pick-me-up during a dark time. All you have to do is look down, and there it is.

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"I Love My Dad"
voodoo_lady/Instagram

"I Love My Dad"

Same goes for Dad, of course!

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Superhero Emblem
big_daddy_babylon/Instagram

Superhero Emblem

Is Mom a superhero? You bet she is! Now she has the shield to prove it.

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Future Artist
tattoo_3000/Instagram

Future Artist

Even the simplest (and sometimes not most elaborate) drawings deserve a permanent home. If nothing else, this will take you back to that fleeting time when your kids were itty bitty.

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Father-Son Bond
inkaholics_llc/Instagram

Father-Son Bond

A heart and a scribble made this note to dad extra special ... and show you don't need an elaborate masterpiece to make for meaningful body art.

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Name & Age
danny_birch_tattoos/Instagram

Name & Age

This 4-year-old's handwriting, and his proud declaration of age, will be with Dad forever. Talk about capturing a moment in time!

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Write Your Name
ericajoan.artlife/Instagram

Write Your Name

Here's some ink that's got an "all in the family" feel -- every kid can sit down and write out their own unique signature to be added to Mom or Dad's arm (or another spot on the skin).

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Transfer
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Transfer

Looks like a total copy-and-paste deal, doesn't it?

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School to Home
imgur

School to Home

Every doodle has the chance to become a tattoo! Never discount a drawing.

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Message to Dad
imgur

Message to Dad

Hey Dad! Never forget that sweet message.

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Doodle Skin Art
imgur

Doodle Skin Art

We're thinking someone might have a legitimate future career as a tattoo artist. That's some impressive (and large) artwork.

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Feathered Look
inkthor/Instagram

Feathered Look

What kid doesn't love to draw animals? Put those to good use just like this dad did.

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Homework Lesson
artofdarrenmillar/Instagram

Homework Lesson

Maybe the dinosaur and car aren't Luke's, but the name spelling and age stamp sure are.

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Going Animalistic?
olliekeabledesigns/Instagram

Going Animalistic?

Is it a mouse? Is it a dog? We may not know, but one thing's definite: it's pretty darn cute.

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Trio to Remember
aquilespacmanreyes/Instagram

Trio to Remember

Mom + Dad + baby, makes three.

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