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30 Tiny Tattoo Ideas for Major Inspiration

Tattoos are becoming more and more popular, but not everyone wants a big piece, and those who are getting their first tattoo might want to start small. Tiny tattoos are easy to cover up if your workplace/school discourages them, and they’re more affordable than larger tattoos. Plus, they’re so cute, there’s no reason not to take the plunge. If you’re thinking about inking, take a look at these 30 ideas for major inspiration.

If you love plants and flowers

This adorable cactus in a pot

This faint bunch of wildflowers

These doodled flowers

This cute palm tree

This tiny leaf

If you’re a foodie

This little pineapple

This slice of pizza

This flawless avocado

The perfect meal

This series of junk food (if you can’t pick just one)

If you’re an animal lover

These sweet elephants

This paw print

These birds flying

This super cute bunny

This subtle kitty piece

If you love quotes

“Hakuna matata” 

“Art changes everything”

“Create yourself”

“Be brave”

“I am the hero of this story”

If you’re an adventurer

This tiny mountain range

This little map

This solar system

Coordinates of a place that’s special to you

This globe and a plane

If you’re a bibliophile

“I am”- The Bell Jar

“Words, are our most inexhaustible source of magic.”

This tiny book and mug

These stars from the Harry Potter novels

“Timshel”- East of Eden

Little tattoos are super fun and don’t require much upkeep or money. They can mean as much or as little to you as you want. 

Temple University, 2019. Magazine journalist and editor, fitness instructor, health and wellness enthusiast. Proponent of lists, Jesus, and the Oxford comma. Will do anything for an iced oatmilk latte. Follow my journey: Twitter + Instagram: @sarah_madaus