
Considering me and my mum have been working on these Look Around coin purses for at least a year, it’s ridiculous how long it’s taken…
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Since I was sharing a space at Renegade with The Bellwether, we had an extra push to finish our new collaboration – Kawaii Breakfast cross…
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WELL, that was some weekend. Big thanks to everyone who came by my stall and said hello and bought things or just made happy faces. I…
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Well, the time for panicking is over as Renegade London is this weekend. If you’re anywhere nearby I hope you’ll pop along. I’ll be there…
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It’s that time again – Spoonflower’s annual Tea Towel Calendar Contest! I’m glad they do this every year as otherwise I would never get a…
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Finishing my calendar design also helped me finish something else I’ve been dithering over – this year’s 5 Year Diary. The inside has been finished…
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I put that extra hour to good use and got a lot done this weekend! As hoped, I knuckled down and finished my 2014 calendar…
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Since I don’t do many events and I’m always designing new things, it hasn’t been worth ordering some professionally printed banner for my stall. Instead…
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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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