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I added lots of new patterns to my Spoonflower store recently and they’ve all been swatched and made available for sale. You’ll recognise them from…
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Society6 sent me a voucher recently in return for filling out a survey so I decided to order one of the new notebooks and see what…
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My new Lucky Clover character is now available on lots of fun stuff via my on-demand partners, plus there’s a new repeat pattern too. I…
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I mentioned in my colouring in post that I had made my iPad donut drawings into a pattern for my on-demand stores and I carried…
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Society6 added comforters to their product range last year and I was very interested as I often borrow the spare room duvet for the sofa…
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If you love snow as much as I do, check out all the cute products featuring my Snow Bunny & Snow Panda available at my Society6 and…
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My calendar designs have been pretty popular on-demand this year so I’ve now updated all of my designs to 2017. You can buy posters and…
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Society6 have been adding lots of new products lately and my Kawaii Seasons pattern looks cute on them all! I’ve got my eye on one…
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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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