News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
-
New! Christmas Cards
Sorry Christmas haters, but it is time. The clocks have gone back, it’s getting quite chilly and people are already shopping for Christmas. If you like…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
New Products On-Demand
Just a quick news update about some of the new products you can find at my on-demand partners. Society6 just added travel mugs to their…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
Spooky Wooky Zazzle + up to 60% off!
I’ve been busy updating my Zazzle store for Halloween. My trapped ghost from this month’s wallpapers is looking super sad on lots of stuff and will be…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
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…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
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…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
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…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
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…
Posted on
by Marceline
-
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…
Posted on
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 »
Browse the archives
- Books & Zines
- Crafts
- Creative Work
- Free Things!
- Guides and Tutorials
- Ideas and Inspiration
- Japan
- Me Me Me
- News
- Travel
Buy my stuff
- Amazon Books
- Asking For Trouble
- Etsy
- Folksy
- Not On The High Street
- Redbubble
- Spoonflower
- TeePublic
- Thortful
- Zazzle
other things I Do
- My Freelance Design Portfolio
- My posts on Super Cute Kawaii
- My photos on Flickr
- My reading on Goodreads
- Marceline plays Zelda
COPYRIGHT
All text, photos and illustrations are © Marceline Smith 2007-2025 unless credited otherwise. You may repost my images with full credit and link. However, do not reproduce full posts without my permission or use my images or writing for commercial purposes. Thank you!
DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.