News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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New! Happy Face Stamps :)
Sometimes people email me with brilliant ideas and these new Happy Face polymer stamps are one of them. I can completely relate to the wish…
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2018 Calendars on Posters, Mugs & Stationery
My 2018 calendars are now all available on-demand as posters, mugs, notebooks and stickers! Redbubble The best value buys are at Redbubble with even a…
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2018 Calendar Postcards & Anniversary Packs
2018 calendar postcards are now in my shops, if you’re feeling organised. They make great New Year cards to send to friends, or to stick…
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Halloween Products On-Demand + Evil Twin Ghost
I’m seeing a lot more Halloween characters popping up in my sales notifications so here’s a round-up of what’s available in my on-demand stores. Evil…
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2018 Tea Towel Calendars + 5 Year Diary
I was pretty gutted to discover that I missed the annual Spoonflower tea towel calendar contest for the first time ever. It was a few…
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September Round Up
Goodbye September. You were the worst! My 4 favourite photos from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog New stuff in my shops Li.st…
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Shop News
Sorry I haven’t been blogging as much as usual this month. My cold is still lingering and there’s a lot going on. I had so…
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5 A Day Fruit & Vegetables at Society6 & Redbubble
Since my 5 A Day characters are so popular, I thought I should make a few more of them available on-demand. Redbubble Most of them…
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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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