Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Trouble Club January Rewards Preview
Here’s what’s coming up if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon before the end of January. There’s a few changes so take a look. $1 Supporters…
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11 Years of Blogging: January
I’m halfway through this series, and into January so no more 2007 posts – you get 2018 instead. 2008 January 2008 has some very big…
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Trouble Awards – Best of 2018
I thought it might be fun to look back at some of the highs (and lows) of running Asking For Trouble this year so I’m…
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Trouble Club December Rewards Preview
Here’s what’s coming up if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon before the end of December. $1 Supporters Snow Day wallpaper for desktop and mobile 1…
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11 Years of Blogging: December
Continuing the series, let’s see what I was blogging about every December since 2007! 2007 December 2007 has lots of new products, and it’s so…
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Printable Christmas Gift Tags & Trouble Club Update
If you haven’t joined my Trouble Club on Patreon, you’re missing out on a lot of fun stuff. Here’s what’s been happening recently. Printable Christmas…
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Trouble Club November Rewards Preview
Here’s what’s coming up if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon before the end of November. $1 Supporters Kawaii Life wallpaper for desktop and mobile 1…
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Cyber Monday and 2019 Calendars & Diaries
It’s Cyber Monday and there’s still some great discounts happening in my own shops and on-demand. 5 Year Diary 5 year diaries for 2019-2023 are…
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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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DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.