News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Happy Sunflower at Society6 & Zazzle
Bunny might be my character of the month, but I was so taken with her Sunflower sidekick that I started adding that to my on-demand products…
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February Round Up
February always goes by so quickly, being shorter and not January. Here’s what I got up to. Fave 5 from the blog Links I Loved Things…
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On-Demand Customer Envy
While I love being able to sell my designs on amazing products through on-demand sites, I can’t afford to buy many things for myself. Whenever…
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Books, E-books and Digital Files News
After a bit of testing, I’m now able to put my Kawaii Japan book back in stock with a refreshed design and a few minor…
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Solar System Gift Wrap is Here!
I haven’t added a brand new gift wrap design since the original Cookie Cute back in 2011, so you’ll have to forgive my over-excitement. My…
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Jammie Dodger at Zazzle, and New Products
I really like this monthly character theme idea, because I’m uploading new stuff to my on-demand sites regularly again. My Zazzle store especially was a…
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Jammie Dodger at Society6
My new pink watercolour style Jammie Dodger has been uploaded to Society6 and you can now enjoy looking at him on lots of cute products.…
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January Round Up
I didn’t have the energy to do one of these in December, so this a combined one. It also had the added bonus of letting…
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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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