Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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New Pattern: Kawaii Lemons & Limes (25% off today)
My 100 Day Project has reignited my passion for creating repeat patterns and I plan to post a new one every Sunday. It turns out that…
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Party Rings Biscuits at Society6 & Redbubble
My 100 Day Project is going really well (too well? I’m worried about posting a total dud now!) but one set of characters is already…
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March Meet The Maker Roundup
March Meet The Maker is over for another year. I did find the prompts a little bit repetitive a second time around but I mostly…
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100 Days of Kawaii Characters – #The100DayProject
I’ve always been interested in taking part in #The100DayProject but never had the time or a good enough idea. This year, my schedule got unexpectedly…
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New Gift Wrap Preview
Ever since I discontinued most of my old gift wrap designs, I’ve been working towards having five patterns available again. A few months ago, I…
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How I Make My Little Ghost Brooches
March Meet The Maker is a lot of fun this year with the new multiple-images-swipey-thing on Instagram. For the ‘How It’s Made‘ prompt, I did…
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Birthday Wish List
Usually, I do a little wish list in my monthly review posts but since it’s my birthday in a few weeks, here’s a round-up of…
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Sister Portraits With Procreate on iPad Pro
I haven’t been sharing much of what I’ve been drawing in Procreate recently with my iPad Pro & Apple Pencil. I’ve got a post of tips…
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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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