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19 Small Tattoos If You Have a Very Tiny Budget

By Lex Gabrielle | October 11, 2021 | Updated on June 7, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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There comes a time in every woman’s life where she wakes up and decides “it’s time to get a tattoo.” And, sometimes, you have plenty to spend. But, sometimes, you invested way too much in crypto and it walked off a cliff and you don’t.

But, since your ink is going to be there until your skin is old and wrinkly, no matter how much anti-aging cream you use, we don’t recommend going to the cheap tattoo shop just so you can get a blurry version of your high school mascot. Instead, here are some great small tattoos that won’t break your budget.

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19 Small Tattoos to Dip Your Toes in Ink

1. Tiny Airplane Tattoo

For the lover of travel, this tiny airplane is perfect for a tattoo. Just please, don’t caption it, “I catch flights not feelings.”

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Photo Credit: @afahy00

 

2. Smiley Face Tattoo

Smiley faces may seem so 1990, but the 90s are back! Oh, this wasn’t temporary? Whoops.

Small Tattoos - smiley faces
Photo Credit: u/alienstattoo

 

3. Stairway to the Moon

For the night owls who love the moon and everything about the night time, this tattoo is wonderfully perfect for you. Think of “Stairway to Heaven,” but with less words.

Small Tattoos - staircase to space
Photo Credit: u/fancyelf

 

4. Rose Tattoo

Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? If you’re wearing the same lotion, the answer is yes.

Small Tattoos - hand holding a rose
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

5. Wine Glass Tattoo

Whether you choose white or red, these tiny wine glasses won’t leave you with a hangover. Unless you’re a mouse.

Small Tattoos - wine glasses
Photo Credit: @babyveelis

 

6. Self-Love Tattoo

Show them you love you without posting Facebook quotes every day.

Small Tattoos - self love
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

7. Small Snake Tattoo

If Medusa comes looking for one of her snakes, you might want to hide this one.

Small Tattoos - finger snake
Photo Credit: @rrina_

 

8. Butterfly Tattoos

Butterflies are a symbol of metamorphosis and much cuter than cockroaches. Hear that, Kafka?

Small Tattoos - butterflies
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

9. Words Tattoo

If you’re always fighting with your partner over the remote, this one is for you.

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10. Game of Thrones Dragons

Get the three dragons from Game of Thrones and be the “mother of dragons” without totally ruining your reputation.

Small Tattoos - dragons
Photo Credit: @mmalida

 

11. Baby Shark Tattoo

Shark week? Please. Try shark lifetime. This Great White shark is a great conversation starter for your date with the guy who has a fish in all his Tinder photos.

Small Tattoos - minimalist shark
Photo Credit: @nothotheadempty

 

12. Juicy Watermelon

This tiny watermelon tattoo is a cute reminder of summer. Just remind the guy at happy hour it isn’t a scratch and sniff.

Small Tattoos - juicy watermelon
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

13. Simple Red Heart Tattoo

The more minimal tattoo, the less painful.

Small Tattoos - red heart
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

14. Fingers Crossed Tattoo

You’re getting this because you are hopeful, not because you lie all the time. Right? Right?

Small Tattoos - fingers crossed
Photo Credit: @inlovememorys

 

15. Flower Arrangement Small Tattoos

Flowers may not be bloom year-round where you live, but they can be on your arm. No, please tell us how wonderful New York is in the middle of winter.

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16. Tiny Forest

If you love the outdoors — or Twilight — get this mini forest tattoo to give you some seriously outdoorsy feels. You probably won’t get lost in this one.

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17. Mini Ghost

This tiny ghost tattoo is perfect for all Halloween lovers. It’ll probably text back.

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18. Sailboat Tattoo

We’ll be over here chumming the water, but you go ahead with your sailboat tattoo.

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19. Lotus Flower Small Tattoo

The lotus flower symbolizes strength and perseverance since they grow through mud to the surface. Look, we know doing your taxes sucks, but you’ll get through it.
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Lex Gabrielle
Lex Gabrielle is a New York City-based writer who loves all things coffee and comedy. You can probably find her buried in her laptop blasting Led Zeppelin while sporting leggings and a messy bun. When she's not crafting magic with words, she's molding the minds of the youth of America. Her writing has been featured on POPSUGAR, Diply, Scary Mommy, HuffPost, Women's Health Magazine, PizzaBottle, TFLN, and Elite Daily.
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