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So my Spoonflower swatches arrived and have been cut and ironed and put up for sale. That means you can now make your own Cakeify,…
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Sometimes even I get bored of keeping secrets so here’s a peek at something that will be available later this Summer – mini pillow kits!…
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And of course, as soon as I posted about the tiny fabrics, my parcel from Spoonflower arrived. There’s a few new designs with Look Around…
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If you’d asked me a couple of years ago what product I would most like to see my designs on, I’d have said duvet covers!…
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Zazzle have been adding some awesome new products to their line up. Most exciting for me is pillows! I’ve been having a lot of fun…
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Big thanks everyone who voted for my cookie in the Spoonflower contest. He came in fourth! Spoonflower sewed up all the top ten designs and…
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Apologies for the continuing blog silence – September has been so busy and all my spare time has been spent pleading with couriers to go…
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It’s that time again – Zazzle have a big Labor Day sale this weekend (30% off shoes!) and I have £100 of commission in my…
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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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