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Belfast Trip
So, I was in Belfast for a few days and had a great time. The weather wasn’t quite as bad as forecast and there was…
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My First Flickr Photo
I am enjoying this mini-meme of people posting the first photo they added to Flickr, even though it’s been instigated by rage at the redesign.…
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Ask Me Anything!
I randomly checked Formspring a few weeks ago, only to discover it was closing down! It seems to have been saved now but clearly no-one…
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Lake District
Here’s a few things we got up to during my recent trip to the Lake District. It’s by no means a guide, since I was…
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Fruit Bowl and Vegetable Garden Fabric
If you were hoping my fruit and vegetables would turn up on fabric then you’re in luck! Repeat patterns of both are available in my…
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Japan Links #8
Another bumper batch of Japan-related articles. First up, I reviewed a new book – Kawaii! Japan’s Culture of Cute at Super Cute Kawaii, and we…
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Adventures in Cross Stitch #2
After successfully completing my Christmas Pudding ornament kit, I may have gotten ahead of myself and ambitiously bought some cross stitch kits on a Hobbycraft…
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Let’s Make a Zine!
Okay, Zine Challengers – if you’re wishing you’d never signed up and now you have no time and aaargh… well, here’s how to make a…
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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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