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November 2025 Recap

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

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This year’s Douglas, all lit up / Cakes from The Artist Patisserie (one has profiteroles inside!) / TokyoTreat Mt Fuji box / Zwifting past a temple at night.

What I’ve been up to

November has been pretty boring really and I’m happy to move on to December and Christmas and a new year. The highlight was the Christmas lights event – it was really pathetic but Nic came up and we went round all the charity shops as well. Otherwise I am still riding my bike virtually a lot and managed to complete a 20km group ride this week.

Recent blog posts

My posts on Super Cute Kawaii

Black Friday

Shop News

It’s the last day of my Black Friday Clearout Sale withh 20% off selected products including stamps, pins, keyrings and stationery. I have added a new design to my print-on-demand stores and there’s huge discounts this weekend with more coming in the run up to Christmas.

  • Redbubble (global – best for everything) – daily deals with up to 60% off.
  • Spoonflower (US – fabric & homewares) – up to 30% off sitewide.
  • TeePublic (global – best for t-shirts/apparel) – up to 40% off sitewide.
  • Thortful (UK – personalised cards only)
  • Zazzle (global – can be personalised) – daily deals with up to 50% off.

Plans & Goals Progress

My latest Animal Crossing Pocket Camp camper card for my stargazing campsite. 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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