News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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New Spoonflower Fabrics
Lucky for me, the world has seemingly organised itself to make sure all my exciting orders arrive in time for my birthday (which is tomorrow,…
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A Very Exciting Announcement!
I’ve been bursting to tell you all about this for nearly six months so you can imagine quite how excited I am to be able…
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End of the month update: February
Despite being quite better now, I haven’t quite recovered myself completely. My sleep patterns are all wrong so I seem to have spent February stumbling…
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End of the month update: January
Ooh, it’s a whole new year. I’m going to continue doing these monthly updates but I have made lots of changes! First up, I am…
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Zazzle Update
So, I ordered my shoes! Exciting times. However, they take a week to make, another week or two to ship (from the USA) and then…
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Designing my dream shoes
Ever since I opened shop on Zazzle and got to design shoes, I’ve been desperate to own a pair myself. They are a bit pricey…
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End of the month update: December
I’m so late with this but I had a cold for most of December, then went up to my dad’s for Christmas where I recovered…
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Notes from the Enterprise Nation conference
You might remember, back in September, that some of the Glasgow Craft Mafia were interviewed for the Enterprise Nation Home Business Road Trip documentary. That’s…
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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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