Marceline
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Holiday Souvenirs – Brass Rubbing & Embossing
One of my favourite souvenirs from my Japan trips are the stamps we collected at tourist sights, train stations and other random places. It really…
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Trouble Club July Rewards Preview
Here’s what’s coming up if you join my Trouble Club on Patreon before the end of July. This month’s theme is Japan Memories. I need to…
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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
If you know me at all, you know I’m a lifelong space nerd. July is the the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 – and humans…
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Work/Life Projects
June was Work/Life Month on my Patreon so let’s have a look back at what I was working on. New Designs & Products My two plans for…
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Cowden Japanese Garden
I’m sharing some posts about our recent holiday to Fife. Here’s the first part and here’s our puffin trip. This last post is about Cowden…
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Puffin Trip to the Isle of May
I’m sharing some posts about our recent holiday in Fife. You can read the first part here and this one is all about our puffin…
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Fife Holiday
Last month, I went to Fife (and Dundee) with my family. We had a great time, despite the weather being extremely changeable, and finally got…
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The Super Cute Book of Kawaii Update
The Super Cute Book of Kawaii was officially published yesterday so you can now buy it from shops (in the UK) and online (everywhere!). There’s…
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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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