Posts about me and my creative life

Just about dragging my birthday out for a month here with another amazing handmade present. My sister Nicolette made this for me and I was…
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Turns out my family kept some surprise birthday gifts back so they could give them to me at Easter. I was definitely surprised! Jan made me…
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Surprise gifts are the best, but it’s such a trial not being able to talk about them! This amazing thing is a stitched portrait of…
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If you remember, I asked my dad to make me a window seat and it’s going to be amazing. Read the first post. So, my…
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I mentioned a while back that I was going to get a Society6 tote bag and I finally decided on my Mt Fuji design. It took less than…
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I wasn’t expecting much excitement on my actual birthday as I was working, I’m going to see all my family over Easter and I’m mostly looking to…
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You may remember I have a nook in my living room that is probably meant for a dining table (mine is in the bay window…
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The toughest part of Christmas gift shopping is not just buying loads of stuff for yourself, but sometimes it can be hard to resist. Here’s…
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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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