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My Favourite Blogs
Todays March Meet The Maker prompt is Books, Blogs & Podcasts. I write about every book I read, and I don’t listen to podcasts, but…
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£2 Clearout Sale + Etsy Spring Sale
Spring is officially here (though it doesn’t feel like it!) so it’s time for a clearout. I’ve been doing some decluttering and would like to…
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New Gift Wrap Preview
Ever since I discontinued most of my old gift wrap designs, I’ve been working towards having five patterns available again. A few months ago, I…
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Surprise Mail Swap #1
I’m so happy that some of you decided to join in my Surprise Mail Swap! I thought I’d share some on the blog because everyone…
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Reading Challenge Update
My Reading Challenge on Goodreads isn’t going quite as well as last year. I’m currently 2 books behind schedule and haven’t given a single 5…
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Kawaii Easter Bunny & Easter Eggs On-Demand
Easter is coming up soon and there’s still time to order my cute characters and patterns from my on-demand shops. Kawaii Easter Bunnies This Easter Bunny…
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How I Make My Little Ghost Brooches
March Meet The Maker is a lot of fun this year with the new multiple-images-swipey-thing on Instagram. For the ‘How It’s Made‘ prompt, I did…
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Recent Purchases – February
Let’s see what I’ve been spending my money on lately. I’ve been pretty good since it’s my birthday later this month. There was no way…
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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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