News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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New printed things
I just collected a box of stuff from Vistaprint. They have a fairly bad reputation but I’ve always had a great experience and everything I…
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First new product of 2009
Goodness, I didn’t think it would take almost three weeks into the new year for me to get a new product in the shop but…
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Shop Update of Delights
The Box of Delights exhibition at Ricefield ended at Christmas and I went to collect my money and leftovers yesterday. It seems to have been…
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Print, iron, cut, glue, photograph, list
I am being very productive this week and have done just about everything on my to do list AND MORE. Get me. The postman brought…
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Box of Delights
Gosh, I have been very very busy with this over the last few weeks. I’ve been helping organise the above exhibition, a joint venture between…
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Featured!
Check me out! I’ve been picked as a Featured Seller on Folksy this month! You’ll spot my happy bunny icon rotating into the home page…
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Bag Monday!
As promised, my two new bags are now available to buy! First up, we have a new set of gocco printed drawstring bags. These have…
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Exciting News!
A few reasons why I have been quiet this week. Reason 1 is that me and Claire (of Miso Funky fame) have started a new…
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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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