asking for trouble

September 2014

  • I Still Love Maps

    I Still Love Maps

    I mentioned previously that my ginormous bedroom is hilariously empty. This is the view from my bed in weird panorama format. I didn’t even need…

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  • Craft Fair Prep

    Craft Fair Prep

    With two days to go until my next craft fair, I figured I should probably start getting organised! I haven’t done a market since Renegade*…

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  • Designing Calendars

    Designing Calendars

    Usually it’s the sudden announcement of the Spoonflower tea towel calendar contest that has me scrabbling to design next year’s calendar, but this time I…

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  • Six Months

    Six Months

    I realised last week that I have been living in Helensburgh for six months! I’ve really settled in here and still love it a lot.…

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  • Yes!

    Yes!

    It’s an important and exciting day in Scotland today and I felt I needed to mark it here on the blog, though perhaps rather flippantly as…

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  • New Stamps Preview

    New Stamps Preview

    I’m testing out some new stamp designs and these arrived from Serious Stamp this week! I picked these characters to try because I’ve been packaging…

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  • Pictures On My Wall Pt 2

    Pictures On My Wall Pt 2

    I have mentioned a few times how much I love the cover design of Satellites of the Solar System, a very outdated astronomy book from…

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  • New! Paper-cut Notebooks
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    New! Paper-cut Notebooks

    Finally, I have some paper-cut products to show you! It’s been quite the process and I’m really glad to have something finished. These new notebooks…

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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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