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July 2025 Recap

Here’s a look back at the last month with photos, blog posts, plans & goals progress and more.

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Morning ride, Sakuraco snacks, Pocket Camp, Paperchase

What I’ve been up to

I almost skipped this month and I didn’t have enough photos but I managed to cobble enough together. Not much has been happening – meeting Katy for lunch and getting out on my bike have been the highlights. I am heading Up North for a week though so more to report next month.

freelance designer

I’m also very much looking for freelance and temp work so please think of me if you or someone you know needs a new Shopify store, an overhaul of your current shop, blog or website, some minor fixes or a nice hardworking creative person to do some design or admin. Have a look at my portfolio to see how I can help.

Recent blog posts

My posts on Super Cute Kawaii

Plans & Goals Progress

Etsy 9000 sales
  • I reached 9000 sales on Etsy! That felt really great, and then I got 1 (one) 4 star review and 1 (ONE!) 3 star review (neither for anything bad I did) and lost my Star Seller badge after 2 years of being 5/5 or 100% on all 4 requirements. THANKS ETSY I hate you.
  • I rode my bike to Rhu! I love my new bike. It was easy so I will go through Rhu next time.
  • Books, Comics & Zines I Read in 2025 – 2 read (+ 2 in progress!)
  • I have been doing 2 new recipes a month but I still haven’t been updating my journal.

One day I will collect up all my links but in the meantime, a reminder that the Super Cute Kawaii newsletter now has extra monthly emails full of kawaii and Japan links & videos and I’ve been posting on my Zelda tumblr (and on WordPress if you don’t have a tumblr account).

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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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