Gentle machine-free tattoos for women who love nature.
𖡡 Near Bedford, UK

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Original Designs, Personal Stories

Inspired by the small wonders of nature, each tattoo is created with care and thought in my peaceful garden studio near Bedford - a private space where every appointment is calm, intentional, and focused on you. You’re welcome to explore a selection of pre-drawn designs or make an enquiry to discuss a bespoke piece - original, personal, and one of a kind.

Looking forward to welcoming you, Cath x

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What my clients are saying

A lucky charm for GB powerlifter Nikki yesterday 🍀 Thank you so much! This clover design is sold out, but I'd be happy to create similar pieces.

I've had two busy weeks in the studio - thank you so much to everyone who's been for tattoos! I have plenty of availability before I shut shop on 18th Dec for the Xmas hols. Head to my website to browse + book designs, or to make an enquiry for a bespoke design.

Big love! 🧡

Two handpoked pretties for Tori a few days ago - thank you for choosing the silver dollar eucalyptus and acorns from my design shop. I LOVE the placements.👌So lovely to meet you!

There is just one more of this eucalyptus design and two more of the acorn design available - both bookable via my website. Bespoke tattoo enquiries are open too.✌️

A bespoke ammonite fossil tattoo for Carrie. It was so lovely to meet you! Thank you for being so patient with the 183 stencil attempts. 😂

🌿 Gently handpoked in my little garden studio in a leafy village near Bedford 🍂

Enquiries are open via my website, and you can easily and quickly book pre-drawn designs. Vouchers available too - time to drop hints to your nearest and dearest! 🧑‍🎄

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Melanie made the long journey over from Holmfirth last week for her lotus tattoo from my birth flower collection. She mentioned she’d love to come back for the jellyfish at some point - I said if she fancied it, we could do it there and then, so she went for it!

The third photo is a healed tulip we did just over three and a half years ago. It’s always such a treat to see healed pieces. Thank you so much Melanie, it was lovely to see you again 🤗
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Tattoo bookings and enquiries are open for winter appointments at my cosy garden studio near Bedford. 🧡

✨ If you like my work, it would mean the world if you could like, comment, share or save this post. Instagram has been a bit of a tough one for small independent artists lately and every little interaction genuinely helps. Thank you so much for the support, Cath 🤗

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I meant to post this weeks ago! 🙃 Finding the right tattoo artist can feel like such a minefield sometimes. There are so many styles, personalities and studios out there that it’s hard to know where to even start. Whether you’re dipping your toe in for the first time or adding to an ever growing collection, I’ve popped a few things in a new blog that might help you figure out what feels right. Head over to my website for a read if you fancy.

As always, feel free to ask any questions in the comments 🤗

Amy came back from London for two handpoked tattoos from my pre-drawn botanical collection - a snakeshead fritillary and a lily of the valley. I’m a bit obsessed with these placements! 🌿

It was so lovely catching up again, and she even brought me the most beautiful spices from Kerala (still can’t get over how good they smell 🤗). Healed pics from the previous tattoo coming soon - it's so beautiful, it deserves its own post.

There are just two fritillaries and one lily of the valley design left if you fancy one for yourself - book bookable via my website.

Winter bookings are open at my cosy little garden studio near Bedford 🧡

And if you enjoy seeing my work, a like, comment, repost or share honestly makes such a difference. Thank you for helping small artists keep doing what they love.

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A beautiful little handpoked snowdrop (January birth flower) tattoo for Helen from Nottinghamshire. Helen's three children all have January birthdays, so this was the perfect choice. Thank you again Helen! Hope the kiddo's like it too. 🤗

Tattoo enquiries are open for winter appointments at my cosy garden studio near Bedford. 🧡

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Charlotte travelled all the way from Bristol for her handpoked lily of the valley tattoo.. what an absolute legend. It was so lovely to meet you 🤗

I still have two of this design left if you fancy your very own. You can grab it through the design shop on my website.

Tattoo enquiries are open for Nov, Dec and Jan in my cosy garden studio near Bedford. Vouchers are available too if you're thinking of treating someone special, or if you want to drop hints! 🧡

✨ If you like my work, please tap that heart, leave a comment, share with a mate or save this post for later. It is getting pretty tough for small independent artists to get their work seen right now. Your support means the world and I am so grateful you are here. Thank you, Cath 🤗

Emma called me a few mins after leaving the studio with her new little handpoked wren tattoo - Luckily she realised that I'd completely forgotten to ask her for any money. 😂 Thank you adhd + peri-meno the fluffy brain function.. and thank you Emma for letting me know! 🤦

This design is sold out, but I'd love to tattoo more birds.

Also - where has all the decent music gone on Instagram to put with posts and reels?!
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✨ Enquiries are open > Browse & book designs on my website, or enquire about something bespoke. All tattoos are gently handpoked in my peaceful village garden studio near Bedford. 🧡

🎁 Gift vouchers available - It's time to start dropping hints with your nearest and dearest!🎄

Another year, another handpoked leaf addition for Meg @goodlifegardenbedford 🍂 The top leaf is fresh, the others are 1 and 2 years healed with a little top up. 🧡

Thank you Meg, it was a joy to see you again! 🌿
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✨ My tattoo enquiries and bookings are always open -

Browse & book designs on my website, or enquire about something bespoke. All tattoos are gently handpoked in my peaceful village garden studio near Bedford. 🧡

🎁 Gift vouchers available - time to start dropping hints to your nearest and dearest 🧑‍🎄🎄😉

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Gentle machine-free tattoos for women who love nature.
𖡡 Near Bedford, UK

Fancy a 10% off Birthday treat?

Original Designs, Personal Stories

Browse & book tattoo designs

Enquire about a bespoke tattoo

Booking information

Featured Designs

Notes from the studio

Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist: Style, Comfort, and Everything In-Between

What my clients are saying

Follow on Instagram
@cathpillingtattoo

Gentle machine-free tattoos for women who love nature. 𖡡 Near Bedford, UK

Fancy a 10% off Birthday treat?

Original Designs, Personal Stories

Browse & book tattoo designs

Enquire about a bespoke tattoo

Booking information

Featured Designs

Notes from the studio

Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist: Style, Comfort, and Everything In-Between

What my clients are saying

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​Follow on Instagram @cathpillingtattoo

Gentle machine-free tattoos for women who love nature.
𖡡 Near Bedford, UK

Follow on Instagram
@cathpillingtattoo