Marceline
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New Stickers & 2020 Calendars
It’s been a week of deliveries so here’s a look at all the cute new products in my shop. The 2020 calendar postcards are here…
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Trouble Club Rewards Preview – Handmade Christmas
Here’s what’s coming up in November if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon. This is the last full month of 2019 as December & January…
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Zines Update
One of the things I’ve been working on lately is updating my how-to zines – including both my Japan guides – as things change and…
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Spooky Autumn Patreon Projects
August was Spooky Autumn Month on my Patreon so let’s have a look back at what I was working on. Hugging Ghosts Inspired by a customer doodle…
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2020 Calendar – Ghost Favourites
My 2020 calendar design is finished and it’s happy ghosts all year round! While I was drawing him hugging items requested for my patrons I…
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10 Photos From Utrecht & Amsterdam
We had a really fun short trip to Utrecht & Amsterdam earlier this month so here’s ten of my favourite photos. 1. Dick Bruna &…
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The Super Cute Book of Kawaii News
I haven’t shared much about my book, The Super Cute Book of Kawaii, lately so here’s a few updates. USA & Australia The print book…
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Recently…
You may have noticed I’ve been blogging less often/reliably this year. There’s no real reason for it – I’m just both busy and enjoying doing…
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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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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.