News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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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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September!
It’s officially Autumn here so I can finally use the word Christmas without feeling ludicrous. Yes, I’m afraid that time is fast approaching and I…
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Buttons buttons buttons!
I feel like I’m some kind of button obsessive sometimes. If you did one of those word cloud things on my shop I bet button…
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Some news for you
1. Johnny Come Lately, a lovely new gift shop in Aberdeen, is now stocking a range of my notebooks, keyrings, vintage button badge sets and…
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Disappearing Act
Sorry I haven’t been around – things have been ridiculously busy round here. But first, LOOK at my panda sausage bunny! My sister made him…
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Travel Journals
For some reason, I thought my travel journals weren’t proving very popular. That was until my dad asked to buy one and I realised there…
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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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All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.