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New Coin Purses
My mum has been busy at the sewing machine and there are two new characters available as cute fabric coin purses. Say hello to Little…
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PDF Zines & Charts Are Back!
Well, that’s one of my 2015 goals ticked off. I did a lot of VATMOSS related reading over the holidays and the best option for…
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Favourites of 2014
2014 was a pretty amazing year for stuff. I read so many brilliant books and watched a lot of great TV and films too. Here…
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Snowflake Christmas Cards
As promised, here are my personal Christmas cards that I sent out to friends and family. I was in a rush at the end and…
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Hello 2015!
Well, surely 2015 can only get better, since I spent the first 2 days in my pyjamas and still haven’t fully moved on from coughing and feeling…
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Goodbye 2014
(illustration of me by Kookizu) 2014 was a pretty exciting year for me, what with moving house and quite a few trips, not to mention…
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Make Your Own Cookie Cute Christmas Cards
Every year, I somehow manage to find the time to make my own personal Christmas cards for family and friends. I’ve been doing it for…
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Snow Day Garland
I realised the only way I would take down my ghost garland is if I designed a new Christmas garland! This one features my Snow Day characters –…
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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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