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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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Fruit Bowl and Vegetable Garden Fabric
If you were hoping my fruit and vegetables would turn up on fabric then you’re in luck! Repeat patterns of both are available in my…
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Decals and Wallpaper
I was hoping to have a post today about my finished Expedit unit, all decorated with my newly arrived Spoonflower decals, but I’ve only done…
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Look Around News
I sometimes wonder if Cakeify and Friends get upset that the Look Around characters have stolen their thunder lately. The new characters are a lot…
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New Spiral Bound Diaries
I get a lot of ridiculous requests in my inbox but every now and then someone asks for something that turns out not only to…
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Spoonflower Gift Wrap
While I remain excited about Spoonflower‘s launch of wallpaper and decals I have done precisely nothing about reworking my designs to work with them (I…
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Kyary Kokeshi
As previously mentioned, I am a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Mostly for her music but also because she wears amazing and hilarious outfits. I’ve…
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Pinch Me
Sometimes it’s pretty amazing being me. You get to check websites and see your designs plastered all over duvet covers on a sleepy Tuesday afternoon…
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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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