Posts about me and my creative life

Today is the last day of li.st AKA The List App. It feels a little bit silly to be so upset at the loss of…
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Let’s see what I’ve been spending my money on this summer. Well, enamel pins obviously! Here’s how my cork board currently looks. There’s a few…
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Last time I blogged about my enamel pins, I had only filled up part of a small frame. I soon filled up the rest so…
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Throughout June I took part in ColourMyEveryDay on Instagram, a daily photo challenge by Adventures and Tea Parties. It was great to have an excuse…
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Another round up of stuff I’ve been buying. As you know, Easter is my favourite holiday so it was impossible to resist buying The Pink…
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Redbubble sent me a voucher so I decided to order a couple of t-shirts. I already own a Space Brothers anime-inspired design so I knew the sizing…
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It has felt like the longest winter ever but last year’s blossom hunting walk was almost exactly a year ago so I guess this is…
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I didn’t get a lot of birthday presents this year because I couldn’t think of anything much that I wanted. It was much easier when…
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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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