News
All the latest business news and what’s new in my shop.
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Back to work
Sorry, it’s been a bit quiet here. Things have been ticking along but nothing major has been getting done. I have just two more weeks…
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New exhibition
Exciting news as I have been asked to take part in another exhibition, this time at the Park Gallery in Falkirk. My things will be…
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Gifted Restocked
I am very pleased (and a little surprised) to be telling you that my purses at the Gifted exhibition are apparently selling well and another…
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Choose your own purse!
I have so much fabric and so little time that I’m finding it really hard to keep enough purses in stock and guess which ones…
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Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
Asking For Trouble will be making a last minute appearance at the Glasgow Craft Mafia Market this Thursday evening. It takes place upstairs in…
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Gifted exhibition
The Gifted Exhibition has now opened at The National Museum of Scotland. Over 30 independent Scottish artists are included in the show this year…
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Vintage Felt Flower Brooches
A new batch of vintage button brooches always makes me happy. I really enjoy picking out the perfect colours of felt and thread to show…
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Finished!
The twenty purses for the Gifted exhibition are now complete, two weeks before the deadline! It’s been really fun but I am very glad to…
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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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