Crafts

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

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Mini Pillows Sample Sale

A rare Sunday blog post as there’s a mini pillows sample sale happening right now! Me and my mum have been sewing and stuffing a…
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August 20, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts

Making Sunae Sand Art With Naoshi

I’ve been following Naoshi‘s cute and colourful sunae sand art for a long time so when I heard she was doing a workshop at Hannah…
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August 17, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts, Ideas and Inspiration

Vintage Buttons & Sewing Notions

Over on li.st, we were talking about our vintage sewing stuff – look what my friend Soléna got from her friend! – and I took a load…
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May 18, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts

Angel Bunny Brooches

Angel Bunny has been my travel companion for over ten years now (give or take a “spa break” when he disappeared and then came back…
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April 18, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts

Felt Daffodil Brooch

Daffodils are my favourite flower and have been showing up in shops for a few weeks now even through spring is barely happening yet. I’m…
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March 13, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts, Creative Work

My Christmas Cards & 2017 Monthly Project

I didn’t make as many Christmas cards for friends and family this year as they were quite time consuming and, as usual, I left it…
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January 19, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts

Handmade Christmas Gifts

I didn’t do a lot of sewing last year but I did manage to make a few last minute gifts, including a couple of tea…
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January 10, 2017

by Marceline
Crafts, Drawing For Fun

Mt Fuji Sashiko

Remember I was working on a new sashiko piece to go with my bunny kit? I finished it! When I was looking for ideas for…
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September 2, 2016

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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