
I’ve had a few questions about blogging over the last few months so I thought I’d tell you my top ten blogging tips. I’ve been…
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Exciting news, everyone! I will be a guest speaker at the Folksy Summer School on 10th-11th August. It’s being held in a forest just outside…
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If you didn’t see this coming, then you haven’t been reading my blog enough! One of the many fun things about playing Animal Crossing is…
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Some more Japan articles, links and news. Firstly, that Tokyo Craft Guide I mentioned last time is now available to buy as an ebook. It looks…
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Here’s part 2 of my Belfast trip, which is all about the Titanic Quarter – the shipyard and docks where Titanic was built, now redeveloped…
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So, I was in Belfast for a few days and had a great time. The weather wasn’t quite as bad as forecast and there was…
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I am enjoying this mini-meme of people posting the first photo they added to Flickr, even though it’s been instigated by rage at the redesign.…
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I randomly checked Formspring a few weeks ago, only to discover it was closing down! It seems to have been saved now but clearly no-one…
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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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