Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Glitter Ghosts
Yes, so look what I’ve got – Glitter Ghosts! My Little Ghost brooches have been so popular all year round, I thought it might be…
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New 2015 Tea Towel Calendars
At last, here are my 2015 calendar designs! I made three this year because I had too many ideas. The Solar System one is my…
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Free Halloween Ghost Garland Printable
I have been meaning to make a ghost garland printable for ages and I’m so glad I finally sat down and designed it. With Halloween only…
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Penny Black
People often ask me if I want to have my own shop someday and I always say NO WAY as I’m quite happy working in…
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Designing Calendars
Usually it’s the sudden announcement of the Spoonflower tea towel calendar contest that has me scrabbling to design next year’s calendar, but this time I…
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Yes!
It’s an important and exciting day in Scotland today and I felt I needed to mark it here on the blog, though perhaps rather flippantly as…
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New Stamps Preview
I’m testing out some new stamp designs and these arrived from Serious Stamp this week! I picked these characters to try because I’ve been packaging…
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New! Paper-cut Notebooks
Finally, I have some paper-cut products to show you! It’s been quite the process and I’m really glad to have something finished. These new notebooks…
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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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