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

It’s springtime at Society6 and Redbubble with my Sakura flower and blossom pattern looking very pretty on all the products. How sweet is this scarf?…
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Goodbye March! You were quite fun, but I’m very ready for April. Fave 5 3 from the blog in March New Stuff Links I Loved Reading My True…
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As promised, I have some new coin purses in the shop! These ones feature my first set of characters – Cakeify the happy cupcake, Jammie Dodger…
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It’s my birthday today, and to celebrate I’m releasing my newest ghost brooch variant – glow in the dark! I had a test one made…
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My new Afternoon Tea pattern is now available at Zazzle on tons of cute stuff. It’s always nice when one of my designs works on memo…
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As I have been hinting lately, I created some products for the next Super Cute Box! I was super excited to be asked, especially when I heard…
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I love designing new repeat patterns, but hate waiting for the test swatches to arrive from Spoonflower. Hopefully their new Berlin office will speed that…
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It’s teatime at Society6 and Redbubble and my new Afternoon Tea pattern is looking super sweet on all the products, especially mugs! Over at Society6, you’ll…
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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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