Welcome to Asking For Trouble, a range of cute, colourful and useful stationery, accessories, craft supplies and gifts featuring original kawaii characters by Marceline Smith, author of The Super Cute Book of Kawaii.

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Hello 2026! Get organised for the new year

2026 calendars plus cute things to help you achieve your resolutions, whether that's to eat more seasonally, look after the planet, be more creative, send more mail or just get a bit more organised.

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Looking For Kawaii Gifts?

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  • Hello! I'm Marceline

    I'm the designer & owner of Asking For Trouble, based in Helensburgh, Scotland. My original kawaii characters are inspired by everyday life and my travels around Japan.

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  • Printables, Zines & Freebies

    I have a range of free and paid digital and printable products too including zines, Japan guides, colouring pages, craft patterns, activities and more.

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Print On Demand Products

I also license my characters and patterns for print on demand at Redbubble, Spoonflower, TeePublic, Thortful & Zazzle. They offer a huge range of products including adult & kids clothing, homeware, tech accessories and stationery. Below are some recent additions or read more about print on demand.

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