Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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New Shopping List Pads
I wrote yesterday’s sneak peek post on Monday, little realising half my stuff would arrive much quicker than I expected! So here are new 5 A…
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Have a Happy Christmas
I’m taking a short break for Christmas but there will be some end of year stuff soon. Hopefully most people have received my Christmas cards…
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Ask Me Anything: Shop Updates
Being a web designer who specialises in Shopify stores, I’m pretty lucky in that I can make changes to my own shop whenever inspiration strikes. I thought…
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Cute Collaborations: Coin Purses
Considering me and my mum have been working on these Look Around coin purses for at least a year, it’s ridiculous how long it’s taken…
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Cute Collaborations: Cross Stitch Kits
Since I was sharing a space at Renegade with The Bellwether, we had an extra push to finish our new collaboration – Kawaii Breakfast cross…
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2014 Tea Towel Calendar Contest
It’s that time again – Spoonflower’s annual Tea Towel Calendar Contest! I’m glad they do this every year as otherwise I would never get a…
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5 Year Diary Update
Finishing my calendar design also helped me finish something else I’ve been dithering over – this year’s 5 Year Diary. The inside has been finished…
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Busy Weekend
I put that extra hour to good use and got a lot done this weekend! As hoped, I knuckled down and finished my 2014 calendar…
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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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