Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Prototyping
So, it’s been a whie since I blogged. I do apologise. I’ve had a bit of a cold and the weather has been miserable so…
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I Still Love Buttons
It’s been a while but I was inspired to sew up a batch of new fabric purses for the shop. As well as the usual…
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Printing Plans
I have been putting off printing up another batch of Cakeify felt brooches because I only had a couple of bits of felt in the…
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Colouring In
Look! I’ve been doing some colouring in. Anyone who has ever printed will understand the need to print on anything you can lay your hands…
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New printed things
I just collected a box of stuff from Vistaprint. They have a fairly bad reputation but I’ve always had a great experience and everything I…
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First new product of 2009
Goodness, I didn’t think it would take almost three weeks into the new year for me to get a new product in the shop but…
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Ponoko
I feel like some kind of Girl Friday, testing out the latest technology for my loyal readers. If someone wants to give me a job…
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Prettify, a theme for Shopify
A while back, I was asked by the lovely folks at Shopify to design a theme for everyone to use. I, of course, jumped at…
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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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