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More Fabric
Here’s what that work in progress turned into. I ended up keeping the colours as they were, but I think this design has a lot…
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Fabric Doodling
It’s been far too long since I designed new fabrics for Spoonflower, so I’ve been dabbling a bit now that my hand is almost healed.…
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End of the month update: March
If I’d known I was going to slice up my hand, I would have kept my what I wore to the wedding drawing for this…
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Happy Birthday to me
I got some awesome stuff for my birthday! Admittedly, I bought most of this stuff for myself with money people gave me but that’s why…
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Update
Thanks for the well wishes! My hand is still ouchy, but at least I have the bandages off and things seem to be healing (slowly).…
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Ouch, the irony
On Friday, I added a new Get Well Soon card to my shop, since people have been asking a while for one. Yesterday, this happened.…
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Bonus What I Wore
I drew this to make a thank you card for my friends – what I wore to their wedding! It has reminded me that my…
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Asking For Things
I recently did something I’ve meant to do for ages – close up the Asking For Trouble record label sub-site and pull the best bits…
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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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