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All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Renegade This Weekend
Well, the time for panicking is over as Renegade London is this weekend. If you’re anywhere nearby I hope you’ll pop along. I’ll be there…
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2014 Tea Towel Calendar Contest
It’s that time again – Spoonflower’s annual Tea Towel Calendar Contest! I’m glad they do this every year as otherwise I would never get a…
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5 Year Diary Update
Finishing my calendar design also helped me finish something else I’ve been dithering over – this year’s 5 Year Diary. The inside has been finished…
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Renegade Prep #2
Since I don’t do many events and I’m always designing new things, it hasn’t been worth ordering some professionally printed banner for my stall. Instead…
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Boo! Little Ghost Brooches
As promised, more spooky wooky cuteness! I had these acrylic ghosts made on a total whim, basically because I wanted one. They turned out super…
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Stamps are here!
The new polymer stamps are now in the shop! As you’ll have seen in the sneak peeks, there are six characters altogether – the ghost…
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New Birthday Calendars
Apparently, it’s been almost exactly 3 years since I designed my first birthday calendar. I sold the last one earlier this year and always planned…
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Renegade Prep
The last couple of weekends I’ve been doing some serious preparation for the Renegade Craft Fair. November seems like ages away but there is so…
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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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