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After weeks of not much happening, now I have too many things to share! Here’s some new patterns and products with The Super Cute Book…
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It’s been great to see so many people buying my designs on face masks, partly because it helps pay my bills but also because you’re…
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I’ve added a new design to my print-on-demand stores – a colourful striped pattern of happy kawaii flowers. This is one of those patterns that…
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With things as they are, I’m looking for new income streams and have opened a Teepublic store for clothing, homeware, stationery and masks. You might…
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I’ve got two new designs available in my print-on-demand stores – a colourful rainbow and a happy smiling face. While I was adding my designs…
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Redbubble have just launched face masks so you can now buy them with over 100 of my cute characters and patterns! They’re for personal use,…
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When I shared the new magnets of my UK seasonal fruit & veg charts, I had a few more requests for a US edition. Since…
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There’s another new bunny-themed design in my on-demand shops – Kawaii Bunny Fruit & Vegetables! This is a variation of my 5 A Day characters…
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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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