Crafts
My crafty makes and projects involving sewing, paper cutting, printmaking and more.
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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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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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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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Enamel Pin Frame
You might remember ages ago when I made a frame for some of my favourite badges & pins. I bought a couple of new enamel…
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Adventures in Sashiko
So my bunny sashiko kit finally turned up a couple of weeks ago and I finished it in less than a week! It turns out I…
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Finished Pincushion
Look, I finished my bunny pincushion! It turned out really cute. It was a much quicker make than I expected and only took me a few…
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New Craft Projects
I may not have made much progress with my 2016 Craft Plans yet but that didn’t stop me picking up some new projects at Yuzawaya while…
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Christmas Star Cards
It’s ridiculous to be blogging about Christmas in February but I forgot to show you my personal Christmas cards and it would be shame not…
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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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