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  • December Round Up

    December Round Up

    I was going to skip this as it’s a bit late now but my Feedly is filling up with saved links so I’ll just do…

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  • Hello 2017!

    Hello 2017!

    No fun little piece of artwork dashed off with my new art supplies this year as a) I didn’t get any new art supplies and…

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  • Goodbye 2016

    Goodbye 2016

    While 2016 was undeniably a bit of a disaster for humanity, it was a great year for me personally and professionally, not least because I went…

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  • Christmas Decorations

    Christmas Decorations

    I  already posted about my decorations in 2015 and 2014 but I have a few new additions and I arranged things a little differently so let’s do…

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  • A Year of Patterns

    A Year of Patterns

    When I decided to do another year of free monthly wallpapers, I wondered if I was pushing my luck but thankfully I managed to get…

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  • Meet The Maker Week

    Meet The Maker Week

    I recently took part in Meet The Maker Week, an Instagram photo challenge set by Joanne Hawker. If you missed it, here’s my posts, plus…

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  • Shop Updates: New Polymer Stamps & More

    Shop Updates: New Polymer Stamps & More

    It’s been so busy I haven’t been able to blog about all the new stuff I’ve been making so here’s a quick update. I made…

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  • Etsy Made Local Glasgow
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    Etsy Made Local Glasgow

    I had an awesome time at the Etsy Made Local market at the weekend, both as a shopper and a seller. As usual, my stall…

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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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