Posts about me and my creative life

I think I’m hitting peak Christmas order madness now and I haven’t had much time for anything else. It’s all just a blur of order…
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You may remember this photo from my last post about hanging pictures. Moving those pictures left my window area really empty and I was thinking of…
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I bought these tiny 3″ frames in IKEA* a few weeks ago, because CUTE and also £1.50. I had no idea what to put in…
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If you’re anywhere near the West End of Glasgow today, you need to pop into Penny Black, the new Post Office, cafe and gift shop…
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There’s nothing like getting something exciting in the post, especially when you’re not expecting it. Doubly so, if it’s surprise marshmallow ghosts! These are made by…
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I haven’t been buying a whole lot lately, as I’ve been spending all my money on restock for Christmas and buying 10 different types of…
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Since I’ve bought and been gifted quite a few of my products from DENY Designs, Society6 and Zazzle, I thought it might be interesting to…
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I was in Glasgow last week and pretty much all I bought were things for the kitchen. I really love having my very own kitchen…
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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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