My 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project is still going well and I’m managing to only skip a day or two. Here’s a look back…
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In April, Laura at Bugs and Fishes started a new blog series looking back at what she was crafting that month for the last 11…
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This week’s Sunday pattern features the Pocky from a couple of weeks ago and has been added to my on-demand stores as unbranded generic Japanese biscuit…
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The latest limited edition Little Ghost brooches are here – and now there’s a whole rainbow! I spend quite a bit a time pondering future…
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Is it really a whole year since I last did this? I love getting sales emails from my on-demand stores and seeing which products you’re…
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It’s 4 months until my next Japan trip – yay! If you’ve been thinking about visiting yourself, I’m starting a new series of blog posts…
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Hello June! Here’s what’s new this month plus shopping offers and freebies. June Newsletter My June newsletter has just gone out so check your email!…
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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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