Creative Work
My latest products, designs and creative ideas.
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Cute Cats 2022 Calendar
My 2022 calendar design is now finished and it’s full of cats! It took a while for the idea to pop into my head and…
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Halloween Pumpkin Bear
Halloween is coming and I’ve made a new Pumpkin Bear who is now available in my print-on-demand stores. Last year I drew a Pumpkin Cat…
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Drawing For Fun #2
Here’s some more drawings I did entirely for fun that I probably won’t use for anything. You can read part one here. I’ve been doing…
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Drawing For Fun #1
I get so caught up in creating things for products and clients that sometimes I forget that I’m allowed to draw for fun too! While…
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Kawaii Bunny Rabbits On-Demand
Early last year I was busy working on ideas from past Patreon experiments and turning them into patterns and artwork for my print-on-demand stores too.…
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Pay What You Can Printables
I’ve got a new Ko-fi shop for pay what you can colouring pages, activities and more. I’ve always enjoyed making free printables for my patrons,…
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Kawaii Pastel Candy Hearts On-Demand
I made a ditsy hearts pattern back in 2012 that was only ever on Spoonflower. I think we maybe used it in The Super Cute…
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This Year’s Christmas Card
Every year, I design a special Christmas card for my family and friends. With everything going on this year, it might not have happened but…
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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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