News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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October News & Shopping Offers
Here’s a catch up on what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. New in my shops Kawaii Clear Stamps Bundle – £35.00 Kawaii Bunny Emotions…
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September Favourites
Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from September, another pretty quiet month of staying at home. My 4 favourite photos Follow me at…
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Pick & Mix Stamps Are Back
Changing suppliers always causes a bit of upheaval but I finally have all my wooden stamps in their new format and can bring back the…
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New! Fruit & Veg Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m very happy to add some new cross stitch patterns to my shop after many years! They’re a collaboration with Claire Brown XStitch and I…
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New! Polymer Stamps & Clear Stamp Sets
I’m very excited about today’s shop update with some new characters joining my polymer stamps, plus brand new clear stamp sets! Polymer Stamps There’s 7…
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July & August Favourites
Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from the last couple of months. My 4 favourite photos My book and my plush collection Avocados…
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New On-Demand: Kawaii Cupcakes
I’ve added a new design to my print-on-demand stores with kawaii cupcakes. This is another set of illustrations I created for my book, The Super…
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My Most Popular Kawaii Face Masks
I was so excited to see people ordering my designs on face masks that I’ve been keeping every sale email since the first sale on…
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by Marceline
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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