News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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New Badges: Planets & Daisy
There’s some cute new badges in my shops! First up are some new Planets – I restocked Neptune and decided to add Mars and Pluto…
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February News & Shopping Offers
Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders There’s now free UK shipping in all my shops and 15% off any order…
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January 2019 Favourites
Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from this month. My January in video I’m going to try and do this all year. My…
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Spring Flowers Pins & Patterns
Winter always seems to last forever here in Scotland but I’m trying to bring springtime a little closer with my new Spring Flowers pins and…
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Shop & Packaging Updates
I’ve been busy making some changes to my shop so here’s what’s happening. Free UK shipping on all orders I’ve been pushed into free UK…
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Hello January! News & Shopping Offers
It’s a whole new year! Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders I’m doing printable calendar bookmarks again this year. January & February…
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December Favourites
Last one! Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff from this month. My 4 favourite photos From @marcelinesmith, @averyquietstreet and @sckawaii on Instagram. (L-R, top-bottom)…
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Last Day To Buy + Holiday Information
This is it for 2018 – I’m packing up the last orders tomorrow and then going on holiday! I’ll still be blogging but otherwise taking a…
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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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