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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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New Pattern: Ice Lollies (Free Worldwide Shipping!)
This week’s Sunday pattern features my Ice Lollies and is now available in my on-demand stores. I’ve already made patterns with my Ice Cream characters…
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May News & Shopping Offers
Hello May! Here’s what’s new this month plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders There’s a new free printable calendar bookmark for May & June. Join my…
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April Links, Lists & Reviews
Goodbye April! 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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New Pattern: Kawaii Bell Peppers (25% off today)
This week’s Sunday pattern features some kawaii Bell Peppers and is now available in my on-demand stores. This is another pattern idea I started ages…
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£2 Sale Ending Soon!
My £2 Sale will be ending next weekend so don’t miss your chance. Discontinued Many items, including fabric coin purses, cookie notebooks and pencils, will…
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New Pattern: Pastel Planets (25% off today)
This week’s Sunday pattern is my Pastel Planets and now available in my on-demand stores. It looks pretty simple but getting the stars to balance…
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New Pattern: Kawaii Lemons & Limes (25% off today)
My 100 Day Project has reignited my passion for creating repeat patterns and I plan to post a new one every Sunday. It turns out that…
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Party Rings Biscuits at Society6 & Redbubble
My 100 Day Project is going really well (too well? I’m worried about posting a total dud now!) but one set of characters is already…
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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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All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.