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5 A Day Tote Bags On Demand
I’m down to my last 5 A Day tote bag, and I can’t really afford to get more made for a while, so I’ve made…
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Solar System Fabric
I got something fun in the post yesterday – a swatch of my Say Hello to the Solar System fabric! It’s printed on one of…
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Pancake Clock
A few weeks ago, Society6 had a great deal on and I managed to get one of my pancake clocks for just $22 and free…
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Make Your Own Coin Purse!
As promised, you can now make your own Look Around coin purse using my new cut and sew patterns. They’re all available on demand from…
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2014 Tea Towel Calendars
So, ages ago I ordered some of my 2014 calendar fabric from Spoonflower to make a few tea towel calendars for gifts and for the…
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My Zazzle Wallet
I usually buy something from my Zazzle store every year. It’s supposedly so I can check the quality, but really it’s because I want everything!…
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A Gift From DENY Designs
You might remember last year that DENY Designs sent me one of my Cakeify pillows in the post. I was still surprised to get another…
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2014 Tea Towel Calendar Contest
It’s that time again – Spoonflower’s annual Tea Towel Calendar Contest! I’m glad they do this every year as otherwise I would never get a…
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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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