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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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All-New Tokyo Shopping Guide
I’ve been very busy over the last couple of months and have now finished a brand new edition of my popular Tokyo Shopping Guide! The…
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Popular Products at Society6, Redbubble & Zazzle
It’s still a small thrill every day when I get sales notifications from Zazzle, Redbubble, Spoonflower and Society6. Designing on-demand products is really fun, but…
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New! Peapod Enamel Pin
After the manufacturers messed up my Little Ghosts last year, I lost interest in designing enamel pins for a while. My own collection has kept growing…
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May Round Up
Goodbye May! You were awesome and nice and warm too. My 4 favourite photos from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom): Clear waters at Helensburgh seafront, my…
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New! Printed Wooden Brooches
I’m really happy to be able to show you my new printed wooden brooches! There are five characters to start off with: Bunny, Panda, Pineapple,…
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Fill-A-Yard at Spoonflower
Spoonflower are always coming up with interesting new ideas for fabric and Fill-A-Yard is a great one. You can now buy fabric printed with multiple…
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Window Curtains at Society6
Society6’s newest product is pretty amazing – curtains! I had never imagined seeing my character on curtains but it turns out they look very cute.…
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New Packaging & Product Photography
My acrylic brooch packaging turned out so well that I decided to expand it to my wooden brooches and badge sets. I did briefly consider…
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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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