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October 2025 Recap

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

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Pusheen Box, Zwifting past Mt Fuji, (some of!) my kawaii pouches, Halloween in Animal Crossing

What I’ve been up to

October has been a weird one. I usually love spooky season but I’ve only done minimal decorating and haven’t bought anything. At least Pusheen Box and Animal Crossing have brought me some Halloween fun. I’ve had so many appointments and random errands this month but apparently I didn’t see anything worth photographing while outside every day. I also did not ride past Mt Fuji IRL – in unexpected news, I have somehow become a Zwifter and have been riding my bike indoors every day around Fake Japan and the actual Champs-Elysees. What a time to be alive.

Recent blog posts

My posts on Super Cute Kawaii

kawaii toast for print-on-demand

Shop News

Nothing new in my main shop but I’ve reopened to US customers with tariffs paid upfront. I’m still busy with my print-on-demand stores with new toast and PB&J designs, plus all my 2026 calendars. Here’s some offers running just now:

  • Redbubble (global – best for everything)
  • Spoonflower (US – fabric & homewares) – up to 25% off today!
  • TeePublic (global – best for t-shirts/apparel)
  • Thortful (UK – personalised cards only)
  • Zazzle (global – can be personalised) – up to 40% off today!

Plans & Goals Progress

My latest Animal Crossing Pocket Camp camper card for Halloween – we are so scary. Just scan it and Wade and I will appear in your Whistle Pass. Since the game isn’t online anymore, there’s no connection – I won’t know you’ve scanned it, my character won’t update unless you scan a new card and you won’t appear in my game. Feel free to DM me yours through Instagram or whatever.

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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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