Guides and Tutorials
Crafty tutorials, creative projects and small business advice.
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Ask Me Anything: Links
While Ask Me Anything exists to answer any of your burning questions about me and my work, I’m going to pre-empt some by writing the…
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Ask Me Anything: Blogging
I’ve had a few questions about blogging over the last few months so I thought I’d tell you my top ten blogging tips. I’ve been…
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Ask Me Anything!
I randomly checked Formspring a few weeks ago, only to discover it was closing down! It seems to have been saved now but clearly no-one…
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Let’s Make a Zine!
Okay, Zine Challengers – if you’re wishing you’d never signed up and now you have no time and aaargh… well, here’s how to make a…
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Fun with Decals Part 2
As expected, the weather hasn’t been ideal for photos but I’ve done my best. My IKEA Expedit is now finished and all decorated with decals…
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Fun with the iBookstore
My Kawaii Japan book has finally been accepted by Apple’s iBookstore, after 3 rejections. My Tokyo Shopping Guide was accepted everywhere first time so I…
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Things to do in Glasgow
Yay, Glasgow. Considering I did not grow up here, nor do I have any family here, you know I really love Glasgow. Seriously, I would…
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Self-publishing with Lulu
A few people asked about how I made my book so here are some details. UPDATE: I’ve just added a link to my InDesign template…
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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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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.