Marceline
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Weekend in Belfast
I first visited Belfast back in 2013 and I don’t know why it took so long to go back! I was there over the weekend…
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Coming Soon…
I know it’s early, but my snowflake ornaments were unexpectedly popular last Christmas and sold out multiple times so I’ve been trying to get more organised…
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Asking For Trouble is 9 Years Old!
Can you believe it? I started Asking For Trouble back in the summer of 2007 and it’s still the most fun part of my life.…
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Buzzy Bees at Society6 & Redbubble
Summer may be on its way out but there are still plenty bumblebees buzzing around in my Society6 and Redbubble stores! You’ll find them on all the new…
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August Round Up
Goodbye August! You were quite fun. My 4 favourite photos Random new feature, from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog New stuff in…
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Tokyo Shopping Guide: Rilakkuma Store
If you love Rilakkuma then make sure you add a visit to the Rilakkuma Stores to your itinerary. You’ll find branches around Tokyo and Japan, especially…
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Mt Fuji Sashiko
Remember I was working on a new sashiko piece to go with my bunny kit? I finished it! When I was looking for ideas for…
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September Wallpapers
Hello September! It’s time for a new set of free monthly wallpapers and this month they feature some buzzy bumble bees. The repeat pattern was so tricky that…
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by 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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