News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Happy Mail Stickers & Upcoming Printables
These new Happy Mail stickers mark the first of my 100 Day Project characters to appear on a real product! I’m sure there will be…
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Join the Trouble Club on Patreon
I’ve been having a lot of feelings over the last year that I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but I have finally figured things…
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July News & Shopping Offers
Hello July! Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders There’s a new free printable calendar bookmark for July & August for newsletter subscribers.…
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June Links, Lists & Reviews
Goodbye June! Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff. My 4 favourite photos From @marcelinesmith & @averyquietstreet on Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog…
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Moving Towards Eco-Friendly Packaging
Plastic waste has been all over the news lately and we all know that we can’t keep ruining our happy planet with single-use plastic. I…
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New Pattern: Stormy Weather (up to 50% off!)
This week’s Sunday pattern collects together all my bad weather characters: lightning, rain and snow. It’s now been added to my on-demand stores. This pattern…
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New Pattern: Japanese Biscuit Sticks (up to 40% off!)
This week’s Sunday pattern features the Pocky from a couple of weeks ago and has been added to my on-demand stores as unbranded generic Japanese biscuit…
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New! Rainbow Ghost Brooches
The latest limited edition Little Ghost brooches are here – and now there’s a whole rainbow! I spend quite a bit a time pondering future…
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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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