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Plan Your Japan Trip: Guided Tour vs Self-Organised
This new series of blog posts will help you with every step of planning your own Japan trip. This time: should you organise everything yourself, go with…
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Recent Paper Crafts
Here’s a roundup of some of the paper crafts I’ve been making recently for cards and gifts. Back in February I bought a Paper Poetry…
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Join the Trouble Club on Patreon
I’ve been having a lot of feelings over the last year that I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but I have finally figured things…
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July News & Shopping Offers
Hello July! Here’s what’s new, plus shopping offers and freebies. News and reminders There’s a new free printable calendar bookmark for July & August for newsletter subscribers.…
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June Links, Lists & Reviews
Goodbye June! Here’s a look back at my favourite stuff. My 4 favourite photos From @marcelinesmith & @averyquietstreet on Instagram (L-R, top-bottom) Fave 5 from the blog…
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Recent Purchases: May & June
I’ve been allowing myself a few fun purchases this month so here’s what I’ve been buying. My Little Ghost is good friends with Spooky McCute…
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100 Days of Kawaii Characters – Part 6
I’m now three quarters of the way through my 100 Days of Kawaii Characters project! Here’s a look back at the last 12 days –…
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How I Design Repeat Patterns: Scattered Patterns
The last of my posts looking behind the scenes at how I design my repeat patterns. This one is about scattered patterns, also known as…
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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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