I’ll be updating this page throughout the year. I’m having a no goals year but I do have an easy reading challenge of 36 new-to-me…
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The Cat Planet from my 2022 calendar is now available on lots of fun products in my print-on-demand stores. Throughout the year, I’ll be pulling…
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, there’s a new Jammie Dodger pattern and lots of fun products in my print-on-demand stores. Jammie Dodger was one…
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Big thanks to 2021 for somehow being even worse than 2020! I really lost all my motivation and focus in the second half of the…
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This was originally written for my Patreon and I’m reposting it here. In 2018, my personal Christmas card for friends and family was shaped like…
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My Cookie Cat character is now available in my print-on-demand stores, ready for the holidays. This is just one of the new illustrations I created…
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I’ve got a new Sunny Days illustration and pattern in my print-on-demand stores that’s perfect for summer. This is a very old pattern from 2017…
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Back in March, I designed some new notebooks including the patterned Pocket Notebooks and rainbow holographic foil notebooks! I was very excited about the latter,…
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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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