Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Goodbye 2019
The world is even more terrible than last year but I still managed to have some good times. Let’s have a look back. January I…
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Trouble Club Rewards Preview – Hello 2020
Here’s what’s coming up throughout January if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon. Things will be changing a bit next year so this is the…
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Cosy Home Patreon Projects
October was Cosy Home Month on my Patreon so let’s have a look back at what I was working on. Happy Mail My Mail Box patrons received…
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Trouble Club Rewards Preview – Handmade Christmas
Here’s what’s coming up in November if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon. This is the last full month of 2019 as December & January…
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Spooky Autumn Patreon Projects
August was Spooky Autumn Month on my Patreon so let’s have a look back at what I was working on. Hugging Ghosts Inspired by a customer doodle…
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2020 Calendar – Ghost Favourites
My 2020 calendar design is finished and it’s happy ghosts all year round! While I was drawing him hugging items requested for my patrons I…
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Recently…
You may have noticed I’ve been blogging less often/reliably this year. There’s no real reason for it – I’m just both busy and enjoying doing…
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Trouble Club Rewards Preview – Cosy Home
Here’s what’s coming up in October if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon. This month’s theme is Cosy Home. With 2019 on its way out,…
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by Marceline
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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