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New Designs for Print-on-Demand

It’s been a shocking two years since I last added anything other than a calendar to my print-on-demand stores. Updating my card designs recently made me motivated to dig back into my big list of ideas and the first 2 designs are available now. I have around 30 ideas sitting there so expect regular updates.

kawaii tennis coasters

One character that jumped out as being fully finished and then doing nothing was this happy tennis ball from my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project. It’s a super-simple design but just that one curvy line makes it obvious what it is – plus the colours of course. It would have been better if I had added it before Wimbledon but at least the US Open is in full swing.

kawaii tennis balls for print on demand
Stickers & tees at all sites in various sizes/styles, gift wrap at Zazzle, hats at Redbubble & TeePublic

While the grass green background is especially fun for the repeat pattern and stationery, it also works nicely on classic whites and I really really love all the circular items that just have a full tennis ball. The paper plates at Zazzle are hilarious. These would obviously make great gifts for both tennis players and fans and there’s lots of apparel options including new boxy tees at Redbubble and shorts at Teepublic! Both the green and white patterns are available as fabric from Spoonflower too, if you want to make something yourself.

Tennis Ball links: Redbubble / Spoonflower / Teepublic / Zazzle

kawaii broccoli for print on demand
Notebooks at all sites (can be personalised at Zazzle), tote bags at Redbubble & Zazzle, magnets at Redbubble & TeePublic, aprons at Redbubble.

While I was updating the cards, I realised I had never uploaded Broccoli who is one of my favourite veggie characters. If you’re vegetarian, vegan or just love cooking, now you can have broccoli on everything. This is more of a limited update with just a few products available and no repeat pattern.

Broccoli links: Redbubble / Teepublic / Zazzle

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.

  • Redbubble (global – best for everything) – up to 40% off today!
  • Spoonflower (US – fabric & homewares) – up to 30% off today!
  • TeePublic (global – best for t-shirts/apparel)
  • Thortful (UK – personalised cards only)
  • Zazzle (global – can be personalised) – up to 20% off today!
marceline

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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