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  • Japan Links #11

    Japan Links #11

    While I haven’t been able to do much recently, reading Japan blogs has been easy enough. Here’s some more interesting links for you. I thought…

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  • Expect The Unexpected

    Expect The Unexpected

    When I wrote my big post of blogging tips, one thing I missed was that if you schedule a lot of posts be careful of…

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  • Japan Links #10

    Japan Links #10

    Some more interesting Japan stuff I’ve bookmarked, starting with OMG OMG Suica themed hotel room! There’s a whole blog post at Uramayu with tons of…

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  • Ask Me Anything: Links

    Ask Me Anything: Links

    While Ask Me Anything exists to answer any of your burning questions about me and my work, I’m going to pre-empt some by writing the…

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  • I have no idea what I’m doing

    I have no idea what I’m doing

    I had a couple of quiet days the other week, which is not something that often happens. I ended up sorting through my big box…

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  • 5 A Day Tote Bags

    5 A Day Tote Bags

    I mentioned these new tote bags on Friday, but they need a whole post for themselves! I’ve been wanting to get another tote bag printed…

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  • Ask Me Anything: Blogging
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    Ask Me Anything: Blogging

    I’ve had a few questions about blogging over the last few months so I thought I’d tell you my top ten blogging tips. I’ve been…

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  • Folksy Summer School

    Folksy Summer School

    Exciting news, everyone! I will be a guest speaker at the Folksy Summer School on 10th-11th August. It’s being held in a forest just outside…

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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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