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Christmas Shopping Roundup

There’s some new things in my shop for Christmas if you’re looking for cute gifts or treats for yourself. Get 10% off any order over £20 with use code 10OFF + free UK shipping over £25 + free gifts with every order.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EU & NORTHERN IRELAND: Sadly, due to the new EU regulations (GSPR) it will be impossible for me to continue selling to the EU (+ EEA, Switzerland & Northern Ireland) from mid-December so order (EU from my Etsy shop only) while you can. I’m really gutted about this but I can’t afford everything that’s needed to comply.

kawaii gingerbread man pins

Bigger Gingerbread Man Brooches

My Cookie Cute wooden brooches have been around for a long time but they’ve just had a refresh and are back in a larger size. I think they look even cuter now and will stand out a little more when you wear them. They’re made in the UK from responsibly sourced wood with no plastic packaging so it’s a nice eco-friendly alternative to enamel pins. As always, you can choose from a brooch or pin fastening, including a secure locking back for extra safety.

kawaii christmas surprise bags

Limited Edition Christmas Surprise Bags

Love Christmas and kawaii stationery? Then this bargain bundle is for you! For just £8 you get one of the last small size Bitten Cookie wooden pins, plus a postcard, polymer stamp, gift tags, memo sheets, stickers and more in a random mix of designs (the photo above is not the exact contents).

2025 calendar postcards

2025 Calendar Postcards

My calendar postcards are a cute way to stay organised for 2025 with a reminder to send more happy mail. Pop one in your diary or stick it on the fridge. They’re available individually or in packs of 5 or 10 so they’d make a nice change from Christmas cards for friends & family as they’ll still be useful after the holidays. You can also buy all 15 of my calendar designs at my print-on-demand stores on lots more products with regional shipping (see below).

kawaii shop UK

+ More Cute Christmas Gifts

There’s loads more in my shop too, whether you want festive designs or just something cute and unique. Browse all my pins, badges, keyrings, stickers, stationery, stamps, The Super Cute Book of Kawaii and more. I won’t be doing a Black Friday offer this year as things have been too tough but I hope you’ll remember to shop small too as we’ll appreciate your orders so much more. There are free gifts with all orders – usually a sticker, postcard or gift tag, depending on what fits in your package.

christmas gifts

Black Friday POD Offers

You can also find hundreds of my characters and patterns on lots of fun products at my print-on-demand partners Redbubble (best for everything), TeePublic (best for clothing), Zazzle (can be personalised) & Spoonflower (fabric & homewares) including apparel for all ages, stationery, wall art, phone cases, bags, homeware, kitchenware and bedding. They already have big discounts so if you’ve got your eye on something, look out for deals over the coming week. Spoonflower ships from the US and the others use regional printers around the world.

marceline

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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