My crafty makes and projects involving sewing, paper cutting, printmaking and more.

Yay, so I finished my Angel Bunny tapestry. It was actually done really quickly – just under four weeks! – but I’ve been waiting on…
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Sometimes even I get bored of keeping secrets so here’s a peek at something that will be available later this Summer – mini pillow kits!…
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As previously mentioned, I am now working on my own tapestry design. I started designing it before I’d even finished my first kit and it’s…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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