Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Press Week
I’d like to say this was all part of some amazing PR plan but it’s sheer random luck that I’ve had four press features this…
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New Fabrics
And of course, as soon as I posted about the tiny fabrics, my parcel from Spoonflower arrived. There’s a few new designs with Look Around…
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Four Years of Freelancing
It’s Leap Day today, which means it’s four years since I worked my last day of full time work. It’s been a really good four…
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Pillows for breakfast
Zazzle have been adding some awesome new products to their line up. Most exciting for me is pillows! I’ve been having a lot of fun…
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Look Around
This has been a confusing week. I almost didn’t buy something at the supermarket today because the use by date was February 27th and in…
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Christmas Cards
It’s a point of honour that however busy I am, I still make my own personal Christmas cards. This year, I thought I was well…
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Introducing…Cookie Cute!
While it may still be a little early for Christmas, hopefully you’ll forgive me this post.Since I started making gift wrap, I’ve really wanted to…
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Announcing…my 5 Year Kawaii Diary!
Finally, I can spill the beans on my secret project – it’s a 5 year diary! Also called memory books, the idea is you record…
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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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