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Our Position on Numbing Creams or Sprays

People have been getting tattooed since the ice age without numbing creams, don’t start now. Getting tattooed with little or no pain may seem like a great idea, but it is our opinion that the risks outweigh the benefits. Many new creams, salves and sprays that promise pain-free tattoos contain levels of certain chemicals that have been determined to be higher than safe. As tattooers, … Continue reading Our Position on Numbing Creams or Sprays

Memento Ink Annual Halloween Bash is Coming!

Annual Halloween Bash October 25th As you might know, Halloween is our favorite event at Memento Ink. This year we are especially excited to invite you! We will have an associated flash event in the days before and after the party, so no one misses out. Our Annual Halloween Bash this year will also include a live DJ, snacks and drinks, door prizes, photo booth … Continue reading Memento Ink Annual Halloween Bash is Coming!

Springfield Block Party This Friday!

While you are downtown enjoying the Springfield Block Party, come by Memento Ink to meet the artists, get to know us and have some fun! We have fun things planned, including flash deals! More details will be coming soon. Here’s Some New Details! 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: We will be having a FLASH SALE to celebrate our downtown! $60 flash for 6 years of … Continue reading Springfield Block Party This Friday!

Springfield Block Party 2025: Mark Your Calendar!

The Sixth Annual Block Party at Memento Ink is Friday, September 5th! Check out our blog post about last year’s Springfield Block Party to see how much fun we had. This year we’ve got something else up our sleeves! Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, ready for more information to come soon. Continue reading Springfield Block Party 2025: Mark Your Calendar!

Memento Ink Celebrates 14 Years of Amazing Clients!

Our Fourteen Year Customer Appreciation Party Was a Blast Thank you so much to everyone that joined us in celebrating, and to those that continue to give us an opportunity to practice our craft. We wouldn’t be here without our customers and loyal clients. Congratulations to our raffle winners: Photos from the event If you have photos from the event that you would like to … Continue reading Memento Ink Celebrates 14 Years of Amazing Clients!

The Gallery at Memento Ink Presents: Sweeter Pickings by Becca Meskimen Clinton

Sweeter Pickings by Becca Meskimen Clinton Sweeter Pickings is the creation of Becca Meskimen Clinton of Lebanon, Oregon, designed to share her art and upcycling, and to highlight other local artists. Becca grew up in Portland, Oregon and has lived in the Willamette Valley for most of the last 30 years. She rediscovered Collage work while recovering from surgery several years ago and finds joy … Continue reading The Gallery at Memento Ink Presents: Sweeter Pickings by Becca Meskimen Clinton

Join Us for the 72nd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade!

Come Downtown for the Parade Memento Ink joyously continues our 14 year tradition of providing front row views with free hot coffee and tea, hot cocoa and hot apple cider to keep you warm while you enjoy the parade that has been called “the oldest and the coldest!” Saturday, December 7th, the parade departs from 21st and Olympic streets, arriving downtown approximately an hour later. … Continue reading Join Us for the 72nd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade!

Mark Your Calendars!

Black Friday Fifth Friday is Next Week Fifth Friday is Flash Day! We will be offering a selection of unique flash designs, created with our clients in mind, at a reduced rate as low as $60! April and Ivana will be available for flash tattoos from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are encouraging clients to come see the available designs and purchase gift certificates to … Continue reading Mark Your Calendars!