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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Free Shipping Day at Spoonflower
Today is Free Shipping Day at Spoonflower where you can order as much fabric, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap rolls as you like and have…
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Trapped Ghost at Society6 & Redbubble
Just in time for Halloween, my trapped ghost is now available on lots of cool stuff at my on-demand partners. Over at my Society6 store, you’ll…
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New! Little Ghost Tote Bags
Since it’s almost Halloween, I’ve got some spooky cute new tote bags for sale! They’re sure to cheer up your grocery shopping this Autumn and…
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September Round Up
Goodbye September. You had the nicest weather of the whole year and now I suppose it really is Autumn. Fave 5 from the blog Making and…
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Happy Onigiri at Zazzle + 20% Off!
Last bit of catching up before my new wallpapers arrive on Thursday. My happy onigiri from September is looking cute on lots of stuff at Zazzle, particularly…
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New! Badge Sets
You’ll be glad to hear I have a new iPhone on order because the old one I am borrowing has completely broken me. After two…
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Ice Cream Treats at Zazzle
Running a bit late on my Zazzle updates but I finally found the time to add my new ice cream and ice lolly characters to…
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Gingerbread Man Hardcover Journal Review
I mentioned last month that the Gingerbread Man hardback journal I ordered from Redbubble seemed to be taking ages to arrive and sadly it had…
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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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