Posts about me and my creative life

I’ve now been a Kindle owner for four months, though it feels like a lot longer. The short news is that I still love it,…
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All being well, I should be on a train to York just now. Hopefully I’m not spending my birthday snowed in on a train. You…
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I was reading Memi The Rainbow’s blog the other day and she has the cutest displays in old type drawers. It finally inspired me to…
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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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It’s five years since I handed in my notice for the freelance life! I feel really lucky that I get to make a living designing…
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A little photo update. The weather has been seesawing between freezing/gloomy and bright/sunny. Luckily, I have mostly managed to schedule my free days accordingly. Even though…
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I loved this post from Deth P. Sun about all the pens he uses so I thought I’d share too. I don’t actually use a…
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What I Wore drawings are one of the few times I get to practice different stuff in Illustrator – I thought it would be fun…
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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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