All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
Since Payhip is working out well for digital sales, I’ve moved all my free digital files over too. You can download my free zines and free…
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I got a big restock of polymer stamps at the weekend including some new designs! I can never resist laying them all out like this…
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Society6 added comforters to their product range last year and I was very interested as I often borrow the spare room duvet for the sofa…
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I was going to skip this as it’s a bit late now but my Feedly is filling up with saved links so I’ll just do…
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It’s been so busy I haven’t been able to blog about all the new stuff I’ve been making so here’s a quick update. I made…
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I had an awesome time at the Etsy Made Local market at the weekend, both as a shopper and a seller. As usual, my stall…
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If you love snow as much as I do, check out all the cute products featuring my Snow Bunny & Snow Panda available at my Society6 and…
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Goodbye November! You were very busy and involved a lot of tedious technical stuff with web hosting and domains so blogging suffered a lot. My 4 favourite…
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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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