Marceline
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Goodbye 2019
The world is even more terrible than last year but I still managed to have some good times. Let’s have a look back. January I…
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Trouble Club Rewards Preview – Hello 2020
Here’s what’s coming up throughout January if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon. Things will be changing a bit next year so this is the…
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Recent Purchases
One last round-up of cute things I’ve been buying. I didn’t do a lot of Black Friday shopping but I made my first order with…
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Cats in Party Hats at Society6, Redbubble & Zazzle
Things have been a bit festive over on my Patreon and I made a new pattern with some cute cats in party hats! I’ve been…
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Recent Happy Mail
Here’s some cute mail packages I’ve received lately from friends and Patreons. It’s taken me ages to photograph everything so we’re going back to Halloween…
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Last Weekend to Shop + Christmas Holiday
This is it! If you’re in the UK and want to order something to arrive before Christmas Day, you need to get your order in…
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Recently + A New Zine!
Personal updates have been a thin on the ground here, thanks to a couple of illnesses, some visitors and my troublesome ancient boiler so here’s…
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Last Chance to Shop the Sale + 20% off!
It’s the last few days of my Seconds & Samples Sale and you can get an extra 20% off everything! There’s still plenty left but…
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by 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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All text, photos and illustrations are © Marceline Smith 2007-2025 unless credited otherwise. You may repost my images with full credit and link. However, do not reproduce full posts without my permission or use my images or writing for commercial purposes. Thank you!
DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.