Convention 2024 Spring Events at the shop

First convention in the Books !

Hey Folks well, your old Gal Connie Finally got over it and did her first convention, ( I have been tattooing along time, the idea just overwhelmed me , so here we are) ; Darren and Bree have done them before and gave me the lets do this to go forth and let the city of Edmonton know that we are here and happy to tattoo you. Lol

We have video of highlights for you to watch , go to our instagram @heartdaggertattoo and enjoy . I will prob do it again it is a fun event and our clients were such great support. You rule.

@conniewestgatetattoos will be repping the shop and the fundraiser we are doing to help the animals of @scarscare . May 3 and 4 ( see above four details ) she will be selling prints, original paintings sculptures and the like from herself and the gang at Heart & Dagger Tattoo . This will be our first time participating in this event .Come by say hello and and help us support this wonderful organization.

We will also be doing loonie press on tattoos for the kids at Local 124 annual skate event which will take place Saturday May 11, in our parking lot. We will be out there in the afternoon between 2;30 and 4:00 pm.

Thanks again for all your support and we look forward to giving you all great ink.

Soooooo you want a Cover-up?? Tips on getting through the Process

We love that @conniewestgatetattoos and @breeannatattoos do coverups. That being said there are things that you need to keep in mind when booking in your consultation.

1/ Bring us all of you inspiration that you would like your coverup to look like , keep in mind not all ideas will work , as cover ups need to be bigger , and darker , heavily saturated with pigment in order for the original tattoo to be camouflaged.

2/ Most coverups ups take more than one sitting, so plan on healing out in between sessions at least 4-6 weeks.

3/ Cover-ups require at least a $200.00 deposit due to the extra work involved in the initial design process, and the extra sessions most coverups require to be done properly.

4/ Make sure you work with us in regard to your design process. Make an appointment to see the design we have come up with for you ahead of your tattoo appointment. It is critical that you are honest with us about the design. We want to know if it works with your initial vision of what you wanted your coverup to look like. We will not be insulted if you want changes or alterations to the design , as this is critical to having the possible outcome.

5/ Coverups cost more, take more time , and commitment. Period. The results are always rewarding for the artists as well as the client as they are getting a tattoo that they now love and happy to have permanently on their body.

If you would like a FREE consultation feel free to contact our artists via the book now button on this website or CALL the shop 780-934-8415 for their booking information.

Cover up by @conniewestgatetattoos before and after .

Summer is finally here in the City of Edmonton!

Summer is here in Edmonton. That being said, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE KEEP YOUR TATTOOS OUT OF THE SUN. Joking aside, burnt skin is no joke it not only hurts but can negatively impact any tattoos that you have. Tattoos are in an investment of your hard earned time and money so be sure to wear sunscreen and cover up when you can . We get it though, we have a very limited time to mingle with the sun in this part of the world. We kindly ask you keep your tattoos in mind when you are going out to enjoy what the summer has to offer. :)

Pro tips on getting tattooed in summer.

Not only should you keep your fresh ink out of the sun, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you get tattooed in general but in the summer you need to be more mindful of.

1. HYDRATE! - with the summer heat we need as a general rule more water please feel free to bring water , juice, and /or energy drinks to the shop to drink while you are at your appointment. This keeps your skin happy , receiving ink well and keeps your energy stores up. We have water and Gatorade here for our clients as well if you forgot to bring your own.

2. EAT!!! - with the weather being warm we know it can affect the appetite. We have seen folks get faint, or pass out completely if they have not fed their body properly before they get tattooed. A decent meal is always best a few hour prior this way you have something to sustain you during your tattoo session and will keep your energy up. If you have longer tattoo session feel free to bring food and snacks with you to much on during your stretch breaks , this way your sugar will not dip, and cause issues.

3. Keep your healing tattoo and /or your second skin bandage out of the sun. Light weight, loose fitting clothing are key here. Once your tattoos are healed, continuing to either sunscreen or cover up your investment is recommended. This way your tattoo will last allot longer. Sun worshipers tend to need touch ups much earlier than their counterparts, the sun can fade your ink. 4.

4. Make sure you moisturize your skin regularly before your tattoo. ( even the week before) It will help your skin receive the ink as well as keep it heathy.

Frame of Fame Flash for June is up !

As usual, the first of the month is when we feature flash from all of our artists s at Heart & Dagger Tattoo that is up for grabs. A deposit claims the design you like . You can send a message of this website to claim the design or call/text the shop 780-934-8415 to contact the artist who’s flash you are interested in.

Photoshoot Shenanigans at Heart & Dagger

A lovely client of ours contacted us and said , photoshoot? And we said . “Heck ya!” Mickela of @mickelasvision on Instagram came out and we had a ton of fun. Make sure you check out this young ladies work, give her a follow and support her vision.

Needless to say, silliness occurred in front of the camera; which made our busy day at the shop , beyond enjoyable. Here’s a few of the pics she snapped ( we will posting more on our instagram , @heartdagger tattoo, so keep an out ).

Northern Chicken Tattoo Flash - Starts May 26- end of 2023.

Heck ya ! We love our incredibly hard working neighbours Northern Chicken on 124 street ( across the street from us!), with a tattoo flash sheet . They have been so kind and supportive over the years of the shop and we thought we would surprise them with a flash sheet in their honour. The flash drops tomorrow May 26, 2023 and the designs will be available until December 30, 2023.

For the month of June if you get one the flash pieces tattooed and go the Northern Chicken and get a picture of your eating some of their delicious eats eight your fresh ink and tag @heartdaggertattoo and @northernchickenyeg on your IG you will be entered into a contacts to win a free hour of tattooing with @conniewestgatetattoos.

Come by , check out the designs and afterwards go have a delicious post tattoo meal at Northern Chicken, and show off your latest body art. We love our local chicken , because ; ‘We are not fucking around’ ( like their chicken) about great local businesses .

Minimum Charge Increase

It had to happen. We are increasing our minimum charge to $150 plus GST per tattoo. Please note that our deposit policy has been updated in the last few months, please go our website section under policies and you will find the whole list of current prices there.

Lots of good changes at Heart & Dagger Tattoo

Hello Folks !

Fun

Well the sunny weather has arrived in Edmonton, AB. The patios are open on 124 street and people are ready to get outside . We recently supported our neighbours at Local 124 Skate shop with a custom painted skateboard for their free skate event in our buildings parking lot . It was a fun filled day watching the skating community do their thing.

NEW ARTIST ALERT

We have a full house again in the shop with addition of the talented Darren who does a mix of neotraditonal, etching , and black work. His unique approach to tattoo design makes the team at Heart & Dagger Tattoo complete. Give him a follow at on IG: @rat.tooth.tattoo, he’s taking appointments and his books are open.

ICYMI MONTHLY FEATURED FLASH

Don’t forget we have monthly flash available featured in our frame of fame . We pick different themes to keep it interesting . We also have our door that houses our tattoos in need of good homes. If you are looking for something specific, all of our artists do custom designs and our consultations are free of charge. We do require a deposit for drawing your tattoo which is taken off of your tattoo time.

SUMMER IS HERE - TAKE EXTRA CARE HEALING OUT YOUR TATTOOS

That’s right folks , with the hot weather comes all the fun outdoor activities. Camping, hiking,swimming, etc. and being out in the sun are all great , but terrible for healing out tattoos. Please make sure you are NOT doing any of the aforementioned activities after you get tattooed . As pretty awesome your tattoo is , it is still an open wound that is vulnerable to infection. Follow the instructions we give you and feel free to reach out to your artist if you have any questions about your healing process. We are hear to help.

Take care of your ink , as you have it for life. If you need touch ups , no need to fear , we understand that life happens. Call the shop 780-934-8415 to book in with your artist.

Stay safe and healthy out there folks!

The Heart & Dagger Team