Guides and Tutorials
Crafty tutorials, creative projects and small business advice.
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10 iPhone apps that amaze me daily
I felt slightly guilty after giving in and purchasing an iPhone late last year but that was soon forgotten when I realised I had bought…
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Book Hearts bookmark tutorial
Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day, it seemed like a good time to publish my tutorial on how to make my Book Heart bookmarks. I wrote…
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Spoonflower – fabric on demand!
Sorry, I didn’t mean to leave you hanging for so long there. Jetlag is no fun. But you want to know about Spoonflower. Spoonflower is…
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Guide to setting up shop online
(This was written for the Glasgow Craft Mafia, but I’m sure it will be useful for some of my readers too) So, you’ve made your…
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Pillowcase Dress Tutorial
Well, here we are with my first proper tutorial. I hope you find it useful and slightly fun. I would say 75% of my reasoning…
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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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