Marceline
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It’s May!
It’s the May Day bank holiday this weekend and I have been taking things a bit easy. Well, apart from dragging all my stock over…
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End of the month update – April
This year is going by way too fast. Books I enjoyed: Tokyo by Graham Marks I will read anything about Tokyo! This is a slender…
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New things and Spring sale
Okay, first of the new prototypes to become an actual product are these super cute little drawstring bags featuring Cakeify and Friends. They’re about the…
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Prototyping
So, it’s been a whie since I blogged. I do apologise. I’ve had a bit of a cold and the weather has been miserable so…
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End of the month update – March
Oops, I’m a bit late on this one. March was pretty dull, I have to say, up until the last week when it was my…
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Cakeify Notecards
I don’t know about you but sometimes I am overwhelmed by all that blank space inside a normal card as I don’t have all that…
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I Still Love Buttons
It’s been a while but I was inspired to sew up a batch of new fabric purses for the shop. As well as the usual…
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Printing Plans
I have been putting off printing up another batch of Cakeify felt brooches because I only had a couple of bits of felt in the…
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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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DISCLAIMER
All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.