I’ll be updating this page throughout the year, hoping to meet my reading challenge of 48 books (eligible books are numbered below) as well as…
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One of my very first characters, Bread Slice, has had a refresh for print-on-demand products.
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This month’s calendar character is a Fried Egg, one of my breakfast characters who’s been around for quite a while. It’s always been popular in…
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Since this month’s calendar character, Jammie Dodger, is already well-represented in my print-on-demand stores I had a dig around for other love-themed characters and found…
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A new batch of favourites with a wish list of things I want plus some interesting links from around the web and current entertainment. Wish…
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Autumn is creeping up and the Cat Cup from my 2022 calendar is now available on lots of fun and cosy products in my print-on-demand…
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The Sunshine Cat from my 2022 calendar is now available on lots of fun products for summer in my print-on-demand stores. I’m not adding all…
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The Cat Cupcake from my 2022 calendar is now available on lots of fun products in my print-on-demand stores, and they brought some friends too.…
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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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