2012
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House for an Art Lover
I took a couple of days off this week since my dad was in Glasgow. On Monday we went to House for an Art Lover,which…
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Pastel Patterns
One task on my to-do list this weekend was to update the colours in my forthcoming mini pillow kits, which means ordering new swatches from…
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DaWanda Lovebook
Carrying on from my week of press, I was also featured in this year’s DaWanda Lovebook, a lookbook they send out to the press. The…
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Some Recent Purchases
I remember one person wrote in my survey that they liked reading about stuff I bought so this one is for you, whoever you are.…
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Next Time in Japan
As promised, here is my new zine which I just picked up from the printers in a monsoon. It’s called Next Time in Japan and…
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New Notebooks
Look, it’s a proper all-new product! These new A5 spiral notebooks turned out really nice – I’m very impressed with them. They have a cute…
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New Laptop Case
Remember that other bit of exciting post I mentioned? Check out my amazing new laptop case! Zazzle kept emailing me more and more discounts to…
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Happy Post + MT decorating
If there’s anything worse than this ridiculous ‘Summer’ weather we’re having, it’s that my mail deliveries have been equally bizarre. I have so many exciting…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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