I feel like I’ve been very quiet online lately and people might start thinking either something bad has happened or I’m super duper busy. The…
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I’ve been adding my new patterns regularly to my on-demand stores and now they’re available at Spoonflower too. It takes a little longer as I…
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I have to confess that I’m getting a little bit worried about completing my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project in a timely manner. I’m…
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I couldn’t do this post last month because I hardly bought anything, despite it being my birthday month! Even April was pretty quiet but I…
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This week’s Sunday pattern features my Ice Lollies and is now available in my on-demand stores. I’ve already made patterns with my Ice Cream characters…
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I’ve been digging around in various illustration folders looking for unfinished ideas I can use for my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project. In the…
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Hello May! Here’s what’s new this month plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders There’s a new free printable calendar bookmark for May & June. Join my…
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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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