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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Widow frames tattoo cut from husband's corpse
Instead of wearing her heart on her sleeve, she got her husband's sleeve framed. When Angelica Radevski lost her spouse unexpectedly earlier this year, the West Virginia nurse and mother-of-one made a bold decision that has stunned millions online – she preserved and framed a piece of his tattooed skin, The New York Post reported. The 35-year-old and her husband TJ had been lifelong friends before marrying in 2021 and raising their 10-year-old son, Preston. In March, after TJ died suddenly at age 55, Ms Radevski didn't want a traditional keepsake. Instead, she wanted to frame her husband's skin to show off her son's favourite tattoo. 'I knew we were going to do this because we had talked about it before,' Ms Radevski said in a now-viral TikTok video. Of the more than 70 tatts TJ had inked over his body, they chose to preserve his Pittsburgh Steelers helmet design – complete with skull imagery and finished off in his beloved team's black and gold colours. It was his first sleeve tattoo, and a favourite of his and their son's. Preston was the one who ultimately made the final call. 'This is Dad,' he told his mother. After the funeral, Ms Radevski used a marker to outline the exact tattoo they wanted to preserve on TJ's right arm. A mortician then carefully removed the skin, placed it in a special preservation kit provided by the Ohio-based company Save My Ink Forever, and sent it off before TJ's body was cremated. The preservation process took around 90 days. When the company returned the framed tattoo – encased in glass and set in a dark wooden frame – the moment was overwhelming. 'When he handed it to us, I was shocked,' Ms Radevski told People. 'And it was a good shock – so many things you didn't know you were missing instantly felt better.' The tattoo still held TJ's skin texture, the fine details of his wrinkles, even stray hairs. 'This isn't a replica. You can see his hair, his wrinkles, the ink I kissed goodnight,' Ms Radevski wrote on TikTok. Ms Radevski and her son say the piece gives them a profound physical and emotional connection they couldn't get from an urn. Ms Radevski has since shared her journey of loss and preservation on TikTok, where her video about the tattoo has amassed nearly 30 million views. Viewers have been divided. While many expressed admiration and support, others compared her decision to something out of a horror story – even comparing her to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. But Ms Radevski isn't fazed. 'Just because it's not what you want, you don't have to make me feel bad about it,' she told People. 'We feel him here a lot, spiritually and energetically,' she continued. 'But this is that piece that we really, really needed. When we want to know he's here, we can hold the frame, and it does so much more than a picture.' The widow also hopes her story helps others plan for the unthinkable. Without life insurance, her family faced immense financial pressure after TJ's passing. Now, she uses her platform to advocate for open conversations about death and end-of-life wishes. 'Instead of planning for a wedding for a year, why don't we start planning and making it normal and not so ugly to talk about death,' she suggested. 'You can be prepared – both financially and with what you want for your body.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Widow has late husband's tattoo cut from his corpse, framed as a ‘cool' tribute: ‘It does so much more than a picture'
Instead of wearing her heart on her sleeve, she got her husband's sleeve framed. When Angelica Radevski lost her spouse unexpectedly earlier this year, the West Virginia nurse and mother-of-one made a bold decision that has stunned millions online — she preserved and framed a piece of his tattooed skin. Angelica, 35, and her husband TJ had been lifelong friends before marrying in 2021 and raising their 10-year-old son, Preston. In March, after TJ died suddenly at age 55, Angelica didn't want a traditional keepsake. Instead, she wanted to frame her husband's skin to show off her son's favorite tattoo. 'I knew we were going to do this because we had talked about it before,' Angelica said in a now-viral TikTok video. Of the more than 70 tatts TJ had inked over his body, they chose to preserve his Pittsburgh Steelers helmet design — complete with skull imagery and finished off in his beloved team's black and gold colors. It was his first sleeve tattoo, and a favorite of his and their son's. Preston was the one who ultimately made the final call. 'This is Dad,' he told his mother. After the funeral, Angelica used a marker to outline the exact tattoo they wanted to preserve on TJ's right arm. A mortician then carefully removed the skin, placed it in a special preservation kit provided by the Ohio-based company Save My Ink Forever, and sent it off before TJ's body was cremated. The preservation process took around 90 days. When the company returned the framed tattoo — encased in glass and set in a dark wooden frame — the moment was overwhelming. 'When he handed it to us, I was shocked,' Angelica told People. 'And it was a good shock — so many things you didn't know you were missing instantly felt better.' The tattoo still held TJ's skin texture, the fine details of his wrinkles, even stray hairs. 'This isn't a replica. You can see his hair, his wrinkles, the ink I kissed goodnight,' Angelica wrote on TikTok. Angelica and her son say the piece gives them a profound physical and emotional connection they couldn't get from an urn. Angelica has since shared her journey of loss and preservation on TikTok, where her video about the tattoo has amassed nearly 30 million views. Viewers have been divided. While many expressed admiration and support, others compared her decision to something out of a horror story — even comparing her to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. But Angelica isn't fazed. 'Just because it's not what you want, you don't have to make me feel bad about it,' she told People. 'We feel him here a lot, spiritually and energetically,' she continued. 'But this is that piece that we really, really needed. When we want to know he's here, we can hold the frame, and it does so much more than a picture.' The widow also hopes her story helps others plan for the unthinkable. Without life insurance, her family faced immense financial pressure after TJ's passing. Now, she uses her platform to advocate for open conversations about death and end-of-life wishes. 'Instead of planning for a wedding for a year, why don't we start planning and making it normal and not so ugly to talk about death,' she suggested. 'You can be prepared — both financially and with what you want for your body.'
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cutest Back-to-School Handprint Craft You'll Want to Save Forever
This back-to-school handprint printable is the perfect keepsake craft for kids! A fun way to celebrate the new school year and get kids excited for the big day. Handprint crafts are always a fun idea! Since the school year is starting or may have already started, now is the time to start this fun art project! The kids will love making something like this — and being able to use their hands as well! Messy play is always a great way to keep their attention and keep them involved. Not only will they use their hands as the stem of the apple, but they'll also have a forever keepsake to remember their first day of school! This is the perfect activity that is also a great keepsake for them to have as they get older! What is a fun way to use this Handprint Art Back to School Printable? This would be super cute to have the kids hold up for their first day at school picture. Every parent makes the kids pose and smile on their first day, so holding this printable just seems like a great idea! Handprint Art Back to School Printable — Supplies Back to School Apple Printable Green paint Paintbrush How long does it take the paint to dry? Since you're not putting a heavy coating of paint on the paper, it shouldn't take long at all. Just touch it lightly with your finger — and if it's wet, give it more time to dry. Make sure that it's dried all the way before having the kids hold it for the picture or putting it in a frame. Instructions Start by printing out the back-to-school PDF template. Paint your child's hand green and then put it on top of the apple to make the stem! Final Thoughts This apple handprint craft is such a fun way to kick off the school year. It's simple, meaningful, and makes a cute keepsake you'll cherish for years. Happy crafting and happy back-to-school season!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 gifts high school grads will cherish
Fox News and its syndication partners may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom. High school graduation is a significant rite of passage that cements your student's dedication, hard work and determination. If you want to show them how proud you are of their accomplishment, this list is for you. Here are 10 gifts your high school grad will cherish and make them smile for years: This Let's Make Memories Personalized Keepsake Box is an excellent gift for your graduate. They can store special mementos from their school years, like diplomas, photos and other keepsakes. Plus, with their name or initials engraved on the box, it's a thoughtful and personal touch. This box is crafted of wood with a gray velvet lining. Original price: $36.99 Personalize this wooden keepsake box with any name and one line of text. The box is made of beechwood with a veneer finish and features a hinged lid box that holds a 4 x 6 photo. It is the perfect box to fill their favorite memories from school with. Le Creuset Is Celebrating 100 Years With A New Color Drop And Deals Jewelry is always a popular gift for graduations, but you can make it even more special by personalizing it. This Sterling Silver Two-Tone Graduation Heart Necklace features the phrase "Follow your Dreams" engraved along the bottom and space to personalize with a graduating year on the Rose Gold heart. Read On The Fox News App This Men's Congratulations Grad Name & Year Necklace in sterling silver is a great option for guys available at Kay Jewelers. The word "Congratulations" lines the top curve and a laurel wreath, diploma and cap decorate the center. You can personalize it with your graduate's name and graduation year. 5 Pressure Washers That Will Get The Job Done Fragrance can bring to life memories, so picking a perfume means your graduate will constantly be reminded of this special day whenever they wear it. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Poets of Berlin Eau de Parfum is a perfect option that captures perpetual creative movement embodied in a bold collision of blueberry, lemon, bamboo, green wild orris and Haitian vetiver. Original price: $105 The Versace Eros for Men has a very vibrant and mint smell to it that is sure to get them noticed. This fragrance has notes of lemon zest and green apple, ambroxan (amber), geranium flower and vanilla. It is a strong fragrance that is great for evenings, special occasions and cooler weather. Original price: $120 A sturdy backpack can help your graduate carry any load as they look toward the future. It is an excellent gift for someone headed to college or looking to travel. This Fjallraven Raven 28L backpack has a separate laptop compartment and a large main compartment with a zippered inside security pocket. It's perfect for school or for those short getaway trips. This backpack from Everlane has a sleek design and some great functionality that your grad will love. The pack sports an exterior laptop pocket for easy TSA access, catch-all zip pockets for passports and tickets, interior slip pockets for magazines and notebooks, two water bottle holders, a handy magnetic closure and a pass-through strap that attaches to rolling luggage. This versatile backpack will look great on campus or is the perfect travel bag. A beautiful watch is the perfect keepsake for a graduate entering adulthood. This Fossil Riley Women's Watch is crafted with crystals to add a touch of sparkle and sophistication to the wrist. Plus, you can get this Fossil watch customized with a complimentary engraving at a local Fossil store. For more Deals, visit Original price: $130 This classic look for men by Fossil features a cream satin dial with stick indices, three-hand movement and a brown leather strap. The versatility of this watch's clean lines and elegant aesthetic make it easy to pair with casual or dressy article source: 10 gifts high school grads will cherish
