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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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A Day Out at Inver Cottage
Bit late on this, but I wanted to post a few photos from last weekend’s craft market at Inver Cottage. It was so nice to…
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Spoonflower Tea Towel Calendar Contest
The tea towel calendar contest is my favourite Spoonflower contest and I always make sure to enter. I would really appreciate a vote for my Solar…
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October Round-up
A return to end of the month updates! I got burned out on these from having to do an outfit drawing to go with them,…
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New 2015 Tea Towel Calendars
At last, here are my 2015 calendar designs! I made three this year because I had too many ideas. The Solar System one is my…
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How do my on-demand products hold up?
Since I’ve bought and been gifted quite a few of my products from DENY Designs, Society6 and Zazzle, I thought it might be interesting to…
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5 Year Diaries now available for pre-order!
It’s time! While the spiral-bound diaries have been available on-demand for a few weeks (and thank you for your orders!), now I’m starting pre-orders for…
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2015 Calendar Posters & Tea Towels
As promised, I have updated all my previous tea towel calendar designs for 2015. They’re all available to order now so you’ve got plenty time…
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New! Cakeify and Friends Polymer Stamps
My new stamp designs got a great response so you can now buy Cakeify, Bread and Jammie Dodger as a set of three friends. Handmade…
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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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