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Japan 2016: Tokyo Sky Tree
If you bought my Next Time in Japan zine, you’ll remember one of my picks was the Sky Tree. I love observatories and I wasn’t…
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How To: Make Paper Cut Planet Cards & Decorations
Time for a new paper craft tutorial to help you make cards and decorations featuring my cute characters! Want to make sure you don’t miss one? Join my…
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May Round Up
Goodbye May! You were awesome and nice and warm too. My 4 favourite photos from my Instagram (L-R, top-bottom): Clear waters at Helensburgh seafront, my…
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New! Printed Wooden Brooches
I’m really happy to be able to show you my new printed wooden brooches! There are five characters to start off with: Bunny, Panda, Pineapple,…
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Japan Extras: What to do on a Tokyo Layover?
I always enjoy receiving your emails about upcoming Japan trips as often it leads me to subjects I never thought to write about. That’s the…
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Fill-A-Yard at Spoonflower
Spoonflower are always coming up with interesting new ideas for fabric and Fill-A-Yard is a great one. You can now buy fabric printed with multiple…
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Seasonal Flowers in Japan
Japan is of course famous for sakura season when everyone goes crazy for the fleetingly pink cherry blossoms but that also makes it one of…
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Vintage Buttons & Sewing Notions
Over on li.st, we were talking about our vintage sewing stuff – look what my friend Soléna got from her friend! – and I took a load…
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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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