Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Fabric Notebooks
I’ve just added some supercute new notebooks to the shop and I love them so much. I’ve been pondering the possibilities of fabric covered notebooks…
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Drawing buttons
Anyone who has been following my twitterings (see right sidebar) will know I have spent the last few days drawing buttons. And here they are!…
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New gocco print
This is my newest gocco print, all finished. This batch were just test prints to make sure I’d worked out the registration and colours correctly.…
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Catching up via the magic of photos
It’s been a funny old week, so far. My friend was visiting for the weekend which involved much larks and late nights and thus I…
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Some new work
Well, I have been quite busy this week but don’t have a lot to show for myself. Above is my shoebox lid crafting tray but…
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New websites
Hope you had a great Christmas. I, as no-one will be surprised to hear, worked through most of it. I just can’t stop as there’s…
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New online shop!
I finally launched my own online shop! Miso Funky have been awesome in letting me hang out in their shop but I seem to have…
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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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All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.