asking for trouble
  • In my pencil box

    In my pencil box

    I loved this post from Deth P. Sun about all the pens he uses so I thought I’d share too. I don’t actually use a…

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  • Making Notebooks

    Making Notebooks

    I have a bad habit of not keeping an eye on my current stock, which sometimes means I am still making your order minutes before…

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  • What I Wore – Back to Front
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    What I Wore – Back to Front

    What I Wore drawings are one of the few times I get to practice different stuff in Illustrator – I thought it would be fun…

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  • Cupboards and Drawers

    Cupboards and Drawers

    Claire took me to IKEA at the weekend so I could buy the last drawers and doors to finish off the top half of my…

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  • Minor Dressmaking

    Minor Dressmaking

    I had hoped to do some dressmaking over Christmas but I was never in the zone. And if I’m not in the zone, I’ll just…

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  • Badge Box Frame
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    Badge Box Frame

    I was sorting through my box of ‘things I need to do something with’ at the weekend and realised I should finish this. It’s basically…

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  • Surprise!

    Surprise!

    I got this in the post the other day. A cute gift wrapped package from Aranzi Aronzo! There was no way it wouldn’t be good.…

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  • Christmas Gifts
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    Christmas Gifts

    I think I’ve just about received all my Christmas gifts now so I thought I’d share. The ones above are mostly from Claire, who made…

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marceline

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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