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End of Summer Print-on-Demand News

2 design update posts in the same week is a bit much but I wanted to get a few last summer designs added to my print-on-demand stores before moving on to Autumn & Halloween. This time it’s water bottles and 99 ice cream cones.

kawaii water bottles repeat patterns

These 2 are both from my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project and part of my Kawaii Life journaling pattern but deserve their own little spotlight. I’m a big fan of this happy water bottle and knew it would make a great pattern as well. I used the blue background for products but the white is also available at Spoonflower.

kawaii water bottles at Redbubble, Society6, TeePublic & Zazzle
Stickers at all sites in various sizes/styles, tote bags at all sites, magnets at Redbubble & TeePublic, hardback notebooks at Redbubble

It would work well as a cute reminder to stay hydrated, to bring your own bottle instead of buying one and to recycle more, as well as for exercise/sports. Some of the other products have a high ‘no one will buy this’ rating but I enjoyed myself (Redbubble & TeePublic let you add the same design to everything quickly and then make any edits so I only leave stuff out when it looks bad. I’m more picky at Zazzle where you design each product individually).

Water Bottle links: Redbubble / Spoonflower / Teepublic / Zazzle

kawaii 99 ice cream cones at Redbubble, Society6, TeePublic & Zazzle
Paper plates & tissue paper at Zazzle, pouches at Redbubble, kids & baby clothes at Redbubble & TeePublic.

I also made a quick repeat pattern with a classic British summertime treat, the 99 (a vanilla ice cream cone with a chocolate flake). I had one just the other week. This is especially fun on partyware and gift wrap but it’s also cute on kids clothing (that’s a toddler size hoodie) – and adults too.

99 Ice Cream Cone links: Redbubble / Spoonflower / Teepublic / Zazzle

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I also have hundreds more characters and patterns available on lots of fun products including apparel for all ages, stationery, wall art, phone cases, bags, homeware, kitchenware and bedding. Most of the sites do regular discounts and offers so join their mailing list or keep checking.

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  • Thortful (UK – personalised cards only)
  • Zazzle (global – can be personalised) – up to 40% off today!

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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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