Mississippi Ink Tattoo

05/28/2026

Bit of a different post on this cloudy Thursday. Its a bit of a "Dalton rant", and if you know, you know 😅
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I usually try to brush off most comments about tattooing regarding how we will look one day. Most of us who are tattooed in many places didn't really take that into account, nor is it a factor when we think on why we got tattooed.

I just get extra peeved when people make it about women, their bodies & beauty, and their own autonomy. Especially when they walk in my shop and start telling me we (tattooers and apparently CP residents) are all bikers & degens, and that women dont look good with tattoos all over their bodies.

Today, I had that interaction from a woman. In the shop. Walked in right off the street to be a....nnoying.

I was left stunned when she was aghast I had tattooed my wife, let alone that my wife has tattoos. Its been a good minute since a random pi**ed me off, but that one got me.

I want to say the problem lies with people being crappy & ignorant. However, I'll stick to the ignorant and offer a resource to anyone who wants to get to know just how important women are, have been, and will be to tattooing.

Whether it was the trailblazers of their time, like Maud Wagner or Irene Libarry, or whether they were circus performers, models, or canvases, like Cindy Ray, we are here now because of their contributions.

How will you look when you're old?

Probably like an older version of you. That's it. Your worth is not tied to the tattoo aging alongside your skin and bones. That is beauty, and it is a privilege to age.

I have plenty of resources in the shop that I am always happy to share if youre ever curious about tattoo history, women in tattooing, or just want to see cool old stuff.

I hope you find these photos as incredible as I do.

From Slide 1:

Maud Wagner
Cindy Ray
Lady Viola
(Unknown Canvas with Charlie Wagner)
Rusty Skuse
Irene Libarry

Book: Bodies of Subversion - A Secret History of Women and Tattoo by Margot Mifflin

Additional Books to Read:

The Art of Tattoo by Megan Massacre

Tattoo 1730s - 1970s by Henk Schiffmaker

The Social Semiotics of Tattoo by Chris Martin

05/22/2026

Great news from Downtown Carleton Place ! Win Your Wedding Deadline Extension!

We heard you - you need more time!

The entry deadline is extended to June 1 2026.

We KNOW your love story deserves celebrating, so this is your sign to hit record and tell us your story for a chance to win a wedding and mini-moon experience valued at over $10,000 in Carleton Place.

From riverside vows to local experiences and unforgettable moments - this could be it! Your Small Town Big Day!
Enter online: https://downtowncarletonplace.com/win-your-wedding/

05/19/2026

Around the Shop & Some Gratitude
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Hey folks,

I wanted to take a minute to show you around the shop a bit. Taking some stock of where we were last year at this time. What a journey!

And it has so much to do with you. Thank you for weathering the storms with us as they've come, thank you for sharing your time and ears with us, and thank you for continuing to show up and hand us your hard earned dollars so we can keep building.

Summer time is approaching, and Émilie and I plan a fun summer full of flash, deals, promos, and the same great vibes.

Everything on these walls is thanks to your support. I appreciate you all ♡

Cheers,

Dalt
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05/02/2026

Hello everyone! Spring & Love are in the air here in Carleton Place 🌱❤️🌱

We are very excited to be part of Small Town, Big Day: celebrating love, community, & unforgettable moments right here in our town.

Downtown Carleton Place & 92.3 Wow FM are bring one lucky couple the wedding experience of a lifetime along with a "mini-moon" valued at over $10,000 right here in downtown CP

Enter to win at:

https://downtowncarletonplace.com/win-your-wedding

☆More Details Below☆

As part of this contest we have given $200 of tattooing for the lucky couple geared at giving a commemorative tattoo to mark the date, name, or experience.

Share your love story through the application and let CP know that yours is the love story of the year for your chance to win!

Listen to 92.3 Wow FM to hear updates on the contest. We will post regular updates too, and we wish you the best of luck!






SmallTownBigDay

04/23/2026

Fresh flash sheets on the white wall for your viewing pleasure during tomorrow's $60 Flash Day!

We're looking forward to seeing you all and having a great time.

With recent events, we will be firmly sticking to 11am-4pm. It's an intimate setting with only some seating, but we will absolutely take names down!

We hope youre having a great week so far folks!

Cheers from Dalt & Émilie!

03/17/2026

Support Your Local Legion!

We have given $300 worth of tattooing for their Silent Auction March 21st. Check it out!

Mississippi Ink Tattoo
The Grand Hotel
House of Fong
Palomino Boutique
Freska Cafe & Eatery
Amethyst

03/17/2026

Now that the dust has settled and our 🦐 backs are straightened, another big thank you to everyone who came, hung out, waited, laughed, joked, and fed us.

📣A really big shout out to our volunteer Ronnie for generously and diligently managing the front of house while we were slinging ink.

We have more flash days coming and we really enjoyed the formula this time, so expect more flash events at similar price points!

Heres to the better weather ahead and more memories being made ✨️💪

02/10/2026

FRIDAY THE 13th FLASH DAY 21 Bridge St Carleton Place

Luck & Love are the theme this 13th. With the Lover’s Day around the corner, we’ve combined hearts & lucky symbols to make sure you’re covered.

Bringing her penchant for bold stipple work designs, Émilie has prepared 13 designs for you to wear confidently. Émilie’s designs are individually priced.

Keeping it simple, Dalton has prepared 11 gap fillers and good luck charms so the bad luck passes you by. All of Dalton’s designs are a lucky $113.

As always, sizes negotiable!

Whether it is to love yourself or share a date together, we look forward to seeing you this Friday! ❤️💕

Friday February 13th, 11am - 4pm

Parking in the rear 🚘

01/22/2026

Flash on the Wall is Flash for All ⚡️

We have a large collection of flash designs to pick-n-stick or let inspire. Books, banners, and flash on the walls from our own artists, local artists, and some of our favorites from around the world.

What is a flash tattoo? A pre-made design, sometimes with its own meaning, for you to wear.

☆Dalton .rabb.tattoo has changed his Half & Full Day pricing to $375+tax for 4 hours & $750+tax for 8 hours of back-to-back flash tattooing.

☆Émilie .tattoos is busy working on her next rounds of monthly flash deals with more of those designs that make you say "WOW!" (but not in an annoying way like that radio commercial iykyk)

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for our February Friday the 13th Flash & please feel free to comment on some designs you might like to see!

As the cold creeps up on us for tomorrow and January starts to end, why not treat yourself to some cool factor and get another that next tattoo 😉

We appreciate everyone who has been coming to see us through snow storms and bitter cold, not much longer before we will be returning to walk-ins and sunshine 🌞😎

Stay safe, stay warm, and be positive to each other.

Cheers!

12/04/2025

Hey folks!
rabb.tattoo has tattoo flash priced at flash rates into the new year!

Fill that gap, get that piece you missed from a flash day, or just make great choices during best season for ink!

Winter ink is healed and ready for summer sunshine!

$120 - $150 plus tax, sizes adjustable. Visit Dalt's page and check the pinned post for more details!

We hope youre having a wonderful start to December and we look forward to seeing you over the season!

We are extending our Jotform into the new year as clients get used to it. Check out the website:

mississippiink.tattoo

Dont forget we accept food donations for the food bank!