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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Do Not Bend Banana Stickers For You
I love my Do Not Bend stickers and so do you as they’ve been getting some incredible feedback and people reading it must be wondering what’s so…
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Cakeify at Redbubble and Society6
Bit slow this month (it’s almost time for me to think about August wallpapers!) but Cakeify is now available on lots of cool stuff at…
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On-Demand News: Hardback Journals + Laptop Sleeves
These cool new products keep on coming! Redbubble just added these really nice hardcover notebooks that you can choose to fill with blank, lined or…
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Free Shipping Day at Spoonflower Today
It’s that time again – Free Shipping Day at Spoonflower! If you’ve been planning a purchase, get your order in during the next 24 hours…
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Vote For Me! + Summer Postcard Club Update
The What’s In Your Bag fabric contest is open for voting at Spoonflower. I had a lot of fun putting together my entry and, while I…
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June Round Up
Half the year over already! Fave 5 from the blog New Stuff Links I Loved Reading Yay, I finished re-reading the Wheel of Time! 3.5 months is not bad…
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New! Cookie Brooches & Card Updates
Look, the cookie brooches have cheered up! Sad bitten gingerbread men have been in store for a few years now and I thought it was time…
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Planet Earth at Zazzle
Planet Earth is now available on-demand over at Zazzle. Most excitingly, I discovered you can make these cool matching sets of trays. Spaaaaace! There’s all the usual awesome…
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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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