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All the news and offers from my licensing partners.
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2026 Calendars & Tea Towels
All my calendars have been updated for 2026, plus a new design with kawaii fruits.
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End of Summer Print-on-Demand News
2 more summer designs have been added to my print-on-demand stores with water bottles and 99 ice cream cones.
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New Designs for Print-on-Demand
I’ve finally been adding new things to my print-on-demand stores and first up are a tennis ball and broccoli.
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Cards & Postcards News
A look at how you can buy my designs as cards and postcards with personalisation options and more.
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2025 Calendars & Tea Towel Contest
All my calendars have been updated for 2025 + vote for my new design in the annual tea towel contest
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Last Chance to Shop at Society6
Sadly Society6 are introducing some big changes that will make it impossible for me to keep more than ten of my designs available for their…
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Kawaii Motivation & Self Care 2024 Calendar
My 2024 calendar design is now available with some cute motivation and self care characters to get you through the year. 2023 has been such…
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Kawaii Bread Slice For Print-on-Demand
One of my very first characters, Bread Slice, has had a refresh for print-on-demand products.
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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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