Crafts
My crafty makes and projects involving sewing, paper cutting, printmaking and more.
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I finished my tapestry!
I finished it on Monday so that’s ten weeks exactly. Here’s my initial post. Not bad going for my first project. Overall, I enjoyed it and…
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Adventures in Tapestry
You may remember I am working through a series of grid-based crafts for my own amusement. The first one was perler beads and I’ve now…
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Ghoasters!
I really can’t believe there is no-one on the internet making ghoasters – someone, please, take that idea and do something awesome with it. I’m…
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Arecibo
So, my perler beading is going much better. I’ve split the design into 3 parts and the first section is done! I actually did it…
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Just For Me
Since I’ve spent most of the Summer working on things for other people, I’m taking a little bit of time to do something fun for…
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Cutie Fruity Placemats
It was my dad’s birthday yesterday, so I can finally share what I made for him. One of the nicest things about visiting both sets…
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Spooky Wooky Window
Yesterday I took a train over to Edinburgh to install my spooky cute window display at Hannah Zakari. Rachael has been selling my stuff online…
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Trapped Ghost
Thought you might like to see this little trapped ghost I captured at the weekend! Don’t be fooled by his sad little face – he’s…
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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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