All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.

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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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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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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Goodbye April! You were pretty good, I guess. My 4 favourite photos from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog New stuff in my…
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Goodbye March! You were very long but mostly fun. Fave 5 from the blog New stuff in my shops Li.st highlights Reading Links I Loved No photos…
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I was thinking about my free Easter garland recently and decided to make matching patterns with the characters. Look how cute they turned out! Obviously,…
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I added lots of new patterns to my Spoonflower store recently and they’ve all been swatched and made available for sale. You’ll recognise them from…
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Ordering small amounts of seasonal badges is starting to be a regular thing and now I’ve continued it into spring. Since most of my badge…
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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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