



Announcement
COVID-19 UPDATE: I am currently shipping orders twice a week as normal. DELIVERIES MAY BE DELAYED, especially internationally. Please be patient and allow up to 12 working days for UK mail and 6 weeks internationally. Tracked services are now available in the UK & internationally. EU customers may now have to pay additional taxes and/or customs fees due to Brexit. Please check your government's website for information as I am unable to advise you.
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Hello! I create accessories, stationery and gifts with my original kawaii characters and illustrations. The full range includes badges, cards, notepads, pins, stamps, stickers, zines and more!
I ship orders on Mondays and Thursdays. UK orders usually arrive in 1-3 working days, international in 5-14 working days, but please allow 21 days in case of delays due to holidays, customs checks, adverse weather etc.
For more about me, read my blog at blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk where I post regularly on illustration, Japan, kawaii, my self-employed life and more. You can also join my Patreon for exclusive printables, wallpapers, happy mail, previews and behind the scenes posts.
My kawaii fabric designs are also available on Etsy via Spoonflower's store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=Marcelinesmith
If you read this far, a special tip - if you ask me to draw something on your order form I usually will!
Announcement
COVID-19 UPDATE: I am currently shipping orders twice a week as normal. DELIVERIES MAY BE DELAYED, especially internationally. Please be patient and allow up to 12 working days for UK mail and 6 weeks internationally. Tracked services are now available in the UK & internationally. EU customers may now have to pay additional taxes and/or customs fees due to Brexit. Please check your government's website for information as I am unable to advise you.
* * *
Hello! I create accessories, stationery and gifts with my original kawaii characters and illustrations. The full range includes badges, cards, notepads, pins, stamps, stickers, zines and more!
I ship orders on Mondays and Thursdays. UK orders usually arrive in 1-3 working days, international in 5-14 working days, but please allow 21 days in case of delays due to holidays, customs checks, adverse weather etc.
For more about me, read my blog at blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk where I post regularly on illustration, Japan, kawaii, my self-employed life and more. You can also join my Patreon for exclusive printables, wallpapers, happy mail, previews and behind the scenes posts.
My kawaii fabric designs are also available on Etsy via Spoonflower's store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=Marcelinesmith
If you read this far, a special tip - if you ask me to draw something on your order form I usually will!
Items
Reviews
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Luisa on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe quality is amazing and also so shipping was quite fast although I live in Germany. I love the stamps so much and use them on every letter.
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Emma on Feb 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought the fridge magnet boards and am so happy with them. My family love looking at them and remarking on what we should and should not be eating now in order to save both money and shipping costs etc. They are so colourful too - great "happy" addition to the kitchen. Thank you.
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Elizabeth on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStamps are super cute! Love using them on packaging, thank you! x
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Marcie on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSoooo adorable, makes my shopping trips better! :) I love it!
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Fiona Hughes on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove the fridge magnets! My 7 year old is so happy with his stationery also, the stamps are very good quality.
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Lana on Feb 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBought it as a second - couldn't see the fault but the pin at the back didn't work :(
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About askingfortrouble
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Inspiration can come from anywhere - the food I eat, the places I visit or my childhood love of space.
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My cute characters end up on all sorts of fun products and I love shipping them out to you.
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I license my designs to amazing companies who produce everything from clothing & kitchenware to bedding & wallpaper!
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Working away on new designs in my tiny home studio in the west coast of Scotland.
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My trips to Japan inspire everything I do and I also share my experience and tips in zines and my blog.
Illustrated cuteness inspired by Japanese kawaiii
Asking For Trouble is an outlet for all my creative fun - I'm
an illustrator, designer, printmaker and writer and have been making things all my life, from collages and prints to experimenting with fabric and felt.
I mostly start with doodles from my sketchbook and then work them into designs and patterns in Illustrator. Then it's the difficult job of deciding what to get them printed on - usually it's printed paper goods but I also have fabric printed and laser cut wood and acrylic. I also license my designs to appear on everything from mugs and iPhone cases to shower curtains and rainboots!
My work is very much inspired by Japan and my visits there - I love the mix of happy kawaii characters on every corner juxtaposed by the traditional patterns of kimono and chiyogami paper. Most of all, my aim is to make you smile!
Shop members
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Marceline
Owner, Maker, Designer
Hello! I'm Marceline, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I'm the one who designs the characters, patterns and products, packs and ships your orders, answers your emails and pretty much everything else.
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Paulina
Maker, Translation, Sewing
Paulina is my mum and helps me out with translation (she speaks lots of languages including Dutch, German and French) as well as doing some sewing for purses and other fabric treats. The rest of the time she runs an antique shop in Portsoy.
Production partners
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Printing Company
Leeds, England
Products are printed and assembled to order using my original illustrations.
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Print Agency
ON, Canada
Third party company that arranges the printing and manufacturing in South Korea using my design files.
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Lulu Press
Raleigh, NC
Print on demand book publisher. My books are printed in the UK.
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Enamel Pin Makers
Huddersfield, England
Acts as a third party to have my designs created as enamel pins
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Mint Maker Studio
Gateshead, England
Collaborates on handmade polymer stamps featuring my original illustrations.
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MOO Print
London, England
Products are printed using my original illustrations
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Penguin Books
London, England
Printed by Penguin Books in China
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Printing Company
Winterhausen, Germany
Products are printed and assembled to my design.
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Printing Company
London, England
Products are printed and assembled to my design.
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Spoonflower
Berlin, Germany
Prints my designs and patterns on to fabric
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Sticker Printing Company
Sweden
Stickers are printed to my design.
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Printing Company
Welshpool, Wales
They print my original designs on bags that are environmentally friendly and ethically sourced whenever possible.
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YEAH laser
Brighton, England
Laser cutting service for my original designs
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Laser cutters & printers
Middlesbrough, England
Laser cutting and printing services for my original designs
Shop policies
Shipping
Digital downloads
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
I don't accept exchanges
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Sizing details
Dimensions are included in all product listings and I try to include props to show scale. Please check carefully before ordering so that you are not surprised or disappointed when items don't match your assumption.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Almost all my products are packaged without plastic and can be reused or recycled. Each product listing includes information on the packaging.
Orders can be gift wrapped simply if you are buying a gift. Just ask at checkout. As this service is free, it is not always possible at busy times. I can also include a personal message if being shipped directly, though this will be typed and printed.
Wholesale availability
Most of my products are available to order wholesale for retail shops. Please visit wholesale.askingfortrouble.co.uk for more information and contact me for availability and prices.
Photo props
Props used in product photography (pens, decorations etc.) are not included in the order. Please read product descriptions carefully before ordering to avoid disappointment.
Complaints, faults and problems
I want you to be delighted with your order so please get in touch with any questions or issues. If your order hasn't arrived, or arrives broken or faulty, please contact me so that I can investigate. I would really appreciate the opportunity to fix any problems before you leave negative feedback. I'm only one person and mistakes can happen. It's really upsetting to discover a customer is unhappy with their order and I wasn't allowed to help.
Product availability and custom orders
If a product you like is out of stock, or you require more than are available, please get in touch as I may not be aware. Custom orders and personalisation are sometimes possible, either directly or through my licensing partners. Please contact me for more information.
Licensed & personalised products
I license my designs to a range of companies that provide print-on-demand services. This means you can order many more of my characters and patterns on a huge range of products including stationery, gift wrap, mugs, bedding, homeware, clothing and much more. You can also personalise some products with names and dates, or have cards sent direct to the recipient with your message inside. Please contact me for more information or visit https://askingfortrouble.co.uk/pages/licensed-products
Tracked Shipping
I am now able to offer tracked shipping services both in the UK & internationally. It can be quite expensive in some countries but please choose this method if you want to be able to track your order. With standard shipping, I have no information on your order's current status.