News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Kawaii Crepe Fold-Up Notelets
I only noticed after publishing my unboxing post that I hadn’t actually uploaded the printable crepe notelets yet! That’s now been fixed and you can…
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Custom Stamps Week Starts Now!
Custom Stamps Week 2 is now ready for your orders and will end next Saturday, 23rd March. Here’s what you can buy, plus a special…
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Coming Soon: Custom Stamps Week 2
Custom Stamps Week went really well last year so I’m doing it again with Mint Maker Studio (the new name for Serious Stamp!). Here’s all…
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Free Shipping Week at Spoonflower
If you’ve been thinking about buying some of my fabric designs, now is the time as you can get free shipping worldwide on any order…
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New Stickers & Badges
I’m enjoying designing stickers these days so I ordered two more for the shop, plus a new badge set. Happy Pencil Stickers These happy yellow…
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March News & Shopping Offers
Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders My digital zines and printables have all been moved to Payhip (and some are…
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February 2019 Favourites
Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from this month, though there’s not a lot as I was having a break. My February in…
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Shop Updates & Kawaii Characters Ebook
One of the things I’ve been working on this month is sorting out my digital products so here’s a look at what’s new. 100 Days…
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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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