Folksy : Asking For Trouble

3 Coasters - Cakeify & Friends

askingfortrouble — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:59:07 +0000

Cheer up your tea break with this set of 3 cute coasters featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake, along with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Jammie Dodger and Bread Slice. Each coaster features an original illustration by me. Inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and are approximately 8cm in diameter. The back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Why not add a Cakeify mug for the perfect gift!

Travel Book Hearts

askingfortrouble — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:49:25 +0000

One of a kind heart shaped metal bookmarks with map detail. These tiny metal bookmarks are covered on both sides with sections of a 1950s map of South America and slide on to the page to keep your place marked. They’re small (around 2.5cm square) and thin enough not to get in your way or damage your book.

Its the perfect way to add a personal touch to a gift of a book or book token and since there’s two in every pack, you’ll be able to keep one for yourself!

Pack of 2 – pattern varies.

Happy Cupcake Notebook

askingfortrouble — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:35:35 +0000

One of a kind A6 notebook featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. Cakeify is gocco printed in brown ink and then coloured in by hand using coloured pencils, along with two heart shapes. Notebook is made from brown cardboard with 60 blank white pages. The spine is strengthened with red bookbinding tape. A6 in size (4" x 6" or 10cm x 15cm)

Happy Pear Notebook

askingfortrouble — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:30:12 +0000

A6 notebook featuring a happy pear, one of the Cutie Fruity Friends. Each notebook is handstamped in black with my own illustration and then coloured with watercolour pencils. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight differences in the colour or placement.

Cakeify & Friends Notebook

askingfortrouble — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:27:59 +0000

A6 notebook featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake, and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. If you like kawaii but need something a bit less exuberant then this notebook is perfectly cute and minimal. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Handstamped in black with my own illustration. Comes packaged in a cello bag.

Sticky Notes - Monsieur Le Bun

askingfortrouble — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:43:28 +0000

Let Monsieur Le Bun take care of your notes with this pad of sticky notes. These sticky notes feature an original illustration by me of Monsieur Le Bun, the French cinnamon bun of Super Cute Kawaii!. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Sticky Note Pad - Vintage Buttons

askingfortrouble — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:24:05 +0000

Do you love buttons? These sticky notes feature illustrations of my favourite buttons in a pale blue/grey. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Jammie Dodger Mug

askingfortrouble — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:16:38 +0000

A cute mug featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. This white ceramic mug has been professionally printed with a full colour illustration of Jammie Dodger plus a heart patterned background. Perfect for Afternoon Tea, or any time you fancy a cuppa. The design is food-safe and Lead free and the mugs will happily go in your dishwasher and microwave. Mugs are approximately 4" high and 3" in diameter. Ships in its own sturdy box. Why not add a matching coaster for the perfect gift?

Magnetic Fridge Pad - Fruity Friends

askingfortrouble — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:14:41 +0000

Never forget your five a day with this sweet magnetic notepad to cute up your fridge. Each page feature an original illustration by me of the Cutie Fruity Friends printed in full colour. Each pad has 50 sheets and there’s a strong magnetic strip attached to the back so it’s always on hand right on your fridge door! Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size. Comes packaged in a cello bag ready for gifting.

Hand-stamped Notebook - Bread Slice

askingfortrouble — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:13:09 +0000

A6 notebook featuring a happy bread slice saying hello! Hand-stamped in black ink and coloured by hand, using watercolour paint. Brown cardboard cover notebook with 60 blank white pages.

I Love Buttons - hand-stamped notebook

askingfortrouble — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:38:53 +0000

Do you love buttons? This mini notebook is hand-stamped with a button illustration in blue ink and the words I Love Buttons in an embroidery style font in black ink. Smooth brown cardboard cover with black fabric covered spine and rounded corners. 240 white lined pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. A7 in size (7.5cm x 10.5cm) As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight variation in the print placement.

I Love Buttons drawstring bag

askingfortrouble — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:06:04 +0000

Do you love buttons? This sweet drawstring bag is perfect for storing your stash of pretty vintage buttons. Each bag is decorated with a blue print of vintage buttons and ‘I love buttons’ in a cursive embroidery style font. Printed by hand using a Japanese gocco printer from an original illustration of some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. The bags are made from unbleached cream-coloured cotton and each bag is approximately 9” (23cm) square. There’s plenty room for your button collection or for storing jewellery or other precious things – really, there’s no end to the uses for this little bag, from a holiday toiletries bag to lunchtime snack bag. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. Gocco printing is a Japanese print method similar to screen printing. This means there may be some slight variation in the print and no two prints are exactly the same. Other colours and designs available

Oddments zine

askingfortrouble — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:38:24 +0000

This zine pulls together various oddments of writing and drawing from the last few years that I always wanted to do something with. Some of these writings can be found online at my blog and diskant.net, but they’ve been added to and edited, and there’s lots of new stuff too. Future installments are planned, dedicated to various themed items or stories. contents: Me & Mametchi = BFF (Tamagotchi Corner Shop 1&2) Nuggets of Nintendo (a selection of DS game reviews) What I Wore Today (illustrations) Soup of Awesome (a recipe!) My Favourite Books about Japan My Favourite iPhone Apps Day in the Life of a Craft Fair 20 pages, A5, black and white photocopied with pink cover.

9 Days in Thailand - travel zine and shopping guide

askingfortrouble — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:28:16 +0000

In Summer 2008 I jetted off to Bangkok to visit my good friend Claire (of Miso Funky) who was working there for a while. We spent just over a week shopping for kawaii, eating lots of cake and visiting a few sights, as well as a short trip to the Rabbit Resort in Pattaya. This zine tells of all our adventures complete with lots of photos. It also includes a 2 page shopping guide of all the best shops we visited. Day 1: London to Bangkok, Siam Square Day 2: Wat Po, Little India, Chinatown, Siam Day 3: Bang Pa-in, Ayatthuya, MBK, Siam Paragon Day 4: Chatuchak Market, Huai Khwang Day 5: Rabbit Resort, Pattaya Day 6: Rabbit Resort, Pattaya Day 7: Rabbit Resort, MBK, Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon Day 8: Sathorn, Central World, Siam Paragon, Suan Lum Night Market Day 9: Bangkok to London to Glasgow 20 pages, A5, black and white photocopied with yellow cover.

10 Days in Tokyo and Shopping Guide - 2 zines

askingfortrouble — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:41:42 +0000

Get both my Tokyo zines in one pack and save yourself some cash! Ten Days in Tokyo tells of all my adventures visiting Tokyo in October 2007, while the Shopping Guide give you info on the best crafty and cute shops for fabric, sewing supplies, washi, stationery, print Gocco, kawaii, toys and homewares. Check my shop for detailed info on each zine, or to buy them individually.

Ten Days in Tokyo zine

askingfortrouble — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:54 +0000

Me and my sister spent ten days in Tokyo in October 2007 having literally the best time ever. With an itinerary full of shopping and sightseeing, we travelled all around the city and packed in a whole heap of stuff. This 32 page black and white photocopied zine tells of all our adventures complete with lots of photos. Day 1: London to Tokyo, Shibuya Day 2: Shibuya, Hamamatsucho, Odaiba, Roppongi. Day 3: Harajuku, Asakusa, Ueno, Shibuya Day 4: Tokyo Sea Life Park, Maranouchi, Akihabara, Shibuya Day 5: Meguro, Daikanyama, Rikugien, Nippori Day 6: Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku, Ueno Zoo Day 7: Ikebukuro, Sunshine City Day 8: Ginza, Tokyo Dome City, Shibuya Day 9: Kitanomaru Park, Imperial Palace gardens, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku Day 10: Tokyo to London

Kawaii Writing Pad - Sun and Rain

askingfortrouble — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:47:57 +0000

A cute pad for your letters and notes featuring full colour original illustrations by me of a happy sun and sad cloud. Each pad has 50 lined sheets, ready for long letter, quick notes or general scribblings. Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size.

I Love Buttons Notecard Set

askingfortrouble — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:38:38 +0000

Do you love buttons? These notecards feature designs using some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. Each set includes 3 designs of flat notecards – the front has a glossy print and the back is matt with a button border and lots of room for your message. Perfect for thank yous, greetings and birthdays, as well as short letters, or just use them to decorate your home. Each set contains one each of the three designs: 1. I Love Buttons – pink print on white 2. Thank You – yellow vintage button flowers on white 3. Vintage button pattern – coloured buttons on grey Notecards are professionally printed in full colour with matching envelopes. Each card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size. The set comes packaged in a clear cello bag with a paper obi and makes a lovely gift!

I Love Buttons drawstring bag

askingfortrouble — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:35:12 +0000

Do you love buttons? This sweet drawstring bag is perfect for storing your stash of pretty vintage buttons. Each bag is decorated with a purple print of vintage buttons and ‘I love buttons’ in a cursive embroidery style font. Printed by hand using a Japanese gocco printer from an original illustration of some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. The bags are made from a pretty pink cotton and each bag is approximately 9” (23cm) square. There’s plenty room for your button collection or for storing jewellery or other precious things – really, there’s no end to the uses for this little bag, from a holiday toiletries bag to lunchtime snack bag. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. Gocco printing is a Japanese print method similar to screen printing. This means there may be some slight variation in the print and no two prints are exactly the same. Blue and cream versions available too.

diskant zine

askingfortrouble — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:33:33 +0000

Limited edition zine celebrating the ten year anniversary of my website diskant.net.

32 pages of writing on bands, records, festivals, films, gaming, politics, tv and books from the diskant team over the last ten years. 50 copies only, all hand-numbered. A5 b/w photocopied.

diskant.net is an independent music website based in Glasgow. Find out more at www.diskant.net

Jammie Dodger Mini Bag

askingfortrouble — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:30:23 +0000

Little drawstring bags featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. This bag features a hand-drawn image of Jammie Dodger in black, red and brown. Bags are 100% All Natural Cotton with a double drawstring so they stay closed. Each bag is approximately 3.25”x5” (12×8cm) in size They’re just the right size for storing jewellery or other precious things, for a bar of soap, or for some special gift wrapping. It also fits an iPhone or standard iPod. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. As each bag is drawn by hand there may be some slight differences in the image placement. This listing is for a single bag. Get the whole set in my shop.

Vintage Flower Badge Set

askingfortrouble — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:02:58 +0000

Set of four button badges featuring colourful flower illustrations. I love every single felt flower brooch I’ve made and it’s always hard to let them go, so I’ve drawn my favourites and made them into badges! Now everyone can wear them. The original brooches were made of two pieces of coloured felt with hand stitched detailing and a vintage button and all that has been lovingly copied for these badges. There are fifteen designs available and each badge set contains a random four designs. If you have any favourites, leave a note at checkout and I’ll try my best to include them. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Some of the original brooches are still available from www.askingfortrouble.org.

Book hearts - 2 gocco printed bookmarks

askingfortrouble — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:22:23 +0000

One of a kind cute heart shaped metal bookmarks with gocco printed kraft paper detail. These tiny metal bookmarks are covered on both sides with sections of my vintage button prints on brown kraft paper and slide on to the page to keep your place marked. They’re small (around 2.5cm square) and thin enough not to get in your way or damage your book. Its the perfect way to add a personal touch to a gift of a book or book token and since there’s two in every pack, you’ll be able to keep one for yourself! Pack of 2 – pattern varies. If you have any special colour requests, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. Brown paper, washi and travel book hearts also available.

Vintage button gocco badges - green

askingfortrouble — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:06:29 +0000

Do you love buttons? These sweet badges feature some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. Taken from an original drawing they have been printed by hand on to green kraft paper using a Japanese gocco printer. Each set contains 4 badges – one each in green, blue, burgundy and white. These will be 4 random buttons from the 8 shown. If there's any you particularly want in your pack, let me know! If you order two packs I'll make sure you get one of each. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a matching kraft paper tag ready for gifting. Brown paper versions also available.

Forest Friends Card Set

askingfortrouble — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:49:41 +0000

You’ll have a card for every occasion with this cute forest friends card set. Each card features an original drawing by me printed on white card. One each of the following three cards are included in the set: Hip Hip Hooray! – This happy sun can help with all your congratulations, birthdays and good news. I’m So Sorry – If you’ve forgotten your best friend’s birthday or want to sympathise over some bad luck, then this sad rain cloud will do the trick. Hello There – a sweet message from a little acorn sprite for general news and catch-ups. Cards are professionally printed in full colour with matching envelopes. Each card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size. The set comes packaged in a clear cello bag with a paper obi and makes a lovely gift!

Kawaii Postcard Set

askingfortrouble — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:02:07 +0000

Set of seven postcards featuring my cute illustrations of everything from happy cupcakes and oranges to vintage flowers and geisha. These glossy postcards have been digitally printed with my original illustrations. Each set includes one postcard of each design. Send them to your friends, frame them on your wall or just keep them all to yourself! Standard postcard size (6" x 4"). Comes packaged in a cello bag.

Tokyo Shopping Guide

askingfortrouble — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:16:35 +0000

I have visited Japan twice now and after my most recent visit in October 2007, I put together a guide to all the shops we visited. It covers a range of crafty and cute shops for fabric, sewing supplies, washi, stationery, print Gocco, kawaii, toys and homewares. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Tokyo then this pocket sized A6 print version will be perfect to take along. I tell you where to find them (with proper directions), what they look like, what they sell and what the prices are like. There are also photos of the shops and a few of my purchases. Shops/areas included: Akihabara, Aranzi Aronzo, Daiso, Itoya, Kiddyland, Lemmon, Loft, Lucky Star, Nakamise Dori, Okadaya, Sanrio Gift Gate, Sunshine City, Super Potato, Tama Depa, Tokyu Hands, Tomato and Fabric Town/Nippori. 16 pages, photocopied, black and white.

Postcard Set - Cakeify & Friends

askingfortrouble — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:29:00 +0000

Set of three postcards featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his cute (and tasty!) friends Jammie Dodger and Bread Slice. These glossy postcards have been digitally printed with my original illustrations. Each set includes one postcard of each character. Send them to your friends, frame them on your wall or just keep them all to yourself! See the Asking For Trouble postcard set for more of my designs. Standard postcard size (6" x 4"). Comes packaged in a cello bag.

Sticky Note Pad - Prettify

askingfortrouble — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:11:56 +0000

A cute pad of sticky notes to prettify your desk. These sticky notes feature original illustrations by me from my sketchbook, including bunnies, blossom and butterflies. These drawings were later used for my Prettify theme for Shopify. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Jammie Dodger Notepad

askingfortrouble — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:31:15 +0000

A cute little A7 pad for your notes featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. These notebooks are professionally printed with my own illustration and ringbound along the top edge in white so you can easily flip through your notes. Glossy white cardboard cover front and back with 40 blank pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. Approximately 5″ × 3.5″ (90mm x 135mm) in size.

Vintage Buttons badge set

askingfortrouble — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:07:36 +0000

Do you love buttons? These sweet badges feature some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. Taken from an original drawing they have been printed by hand on to brown kraft paper using a Japanese gocco printer. Each set has 4 random badges – one each in green, blue, burgundy and white. If there’s any particular badge you want in your set, let me know! Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a matching kraft paper tag ready for gifting.

Mini Bag - Happy Cupcake

askingfortrouble — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:14:24 +0000

Little drawstring bags featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. This bag features a hand-drawn image of Cakeify in black, red and brown. Bags are 100% All Natural Cotton with a double drawstring so they stay closed. Each bag is approximately 3.25”x5” (12×8cm) in size They’re just the right size for storing jewellery or other precious things, for a bar of soap, or for some special gift wrapping. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. As each bag is drawn by hand there may be some slight differences in the image placement. This listing is for a single bag. Get the whole set in my shop.

Mini Bag - Happy Bread Slice

askingfortrouble — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:09:12 +0000

Little drawstring bags featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. This bag features a hand-drawn image of Bread Slice in black and brown. Bags are 100% All Natural Cotton with a double drawstring so they stay closed. Each bag is approximately 3.25”x5” (12×8cm) in size They’re just the right size for storing jewellery or other precious things, for a bar of soap, or for some special gift wrapping. Also fits an iPhone or standard iPod. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. As each bag is drawn by hand there may be some slight differences in the image placement. This listing is for a single bag. Get the whole set in my shop.

Washi book hearts - 2 bookmarks

askingfortrouble — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:56:40 +0000

One of a kind cute heart shaped metal bookmarks with washi detail. These tiny metal bookmarks are covered on both sides with patterned Japanese paper and slide on to the page to keep your place marked. They’re small (around 2.5cm square) and thin enough not to get in your way or damage your book. Its the perfect way to add a personal touch to a gift of a book or book token and since there’s two in every pack, you’ll be able to keep one for yourself! Pack of 2 – pattern varies. If you have any special colour requests, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. Gocco and travel book hearts also available.

Little Button Bag

askingfortrouble — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:28:24 +0000

Do you love buttons? These mini drawstring bags are perfect for storing your stash of pretty vintage buttons. Each bag is hand printed in black with some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. Bags are 100% All Natural Cotton with a double drawstring so they stay closed. Each bag is approximately 3.25″×5″ (12×8cm) in size, or about the size of your hand! As well as buttons, they’re just the right size for storing jewellery or other precious things, for a bar of soap, or for some special gift wrapping. Also fits an iPhone or standard iPod. As each bag is hand stamped there may be some slight differences in the image placement. Larger ‘I Love Buttons’ bags also available.

Bonjour - Monsieur Le Bun Notebook

askingfortrouble — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:19:23 +0000

A6 notebook featuring Monsieur Le Bun, the French cinnamon bun who is part of the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Handstamped in black with my own illustration of Monsieur Le Bun saying ‘Bonjour!"’. Comes packaged in a cello bag. As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight differences in the image placement.

Love Heart Keyring - Jammie Dodger

askingfortrouble — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:41:54 +0000

A cute heart-shaped keyring featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. These durable vinyl keyrings are printed in full colour with an original illustration of Jammie Dodger and a pattern of hearts. Each keyring is approximately 4.5" square with a split ring to hold all your keys.

Kawaii Coaster - Jammie Dodger

askingfortrouble — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:33:57 +0000

Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. Each coaster features an original illustration by me. Inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and are approximately 8cm in diameter. The back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Bread Slice and Cakeify, the happy cupcake! Why not add a Jammie Dodger mug for the perfect gift!

Happy Cupcake Kawaii Coaster

askingfortrouble — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:26:50 +0000

Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. Each coaster features an original illustration by me. Inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and are approximately 8cm in diameter. The back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Jammie Dodger and Bread Slice

Bread Slice Kawaii Coaster

askingfortrouble — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:26 +0000

Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring a happy Bread Slice. Each coaster features an original illustration by me. Inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and are approximately 8cm in diameter. The back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Jammie Dodger and Cakeify, the happy cupcake!

Jammie Dodger Felt Notebook

askingfortrouble — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:29:46 +0000

One of a kind A6 notebook featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. Jammie Dodger is hand-stamped in black ink and then decorated with a red felt heart. Hello! is stamped above. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight differences in the image placement.

Kawaii magnet set

askingfortrouble — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:16:45 +0000

A set of twelve magnets to cute up your fridge! This set of magnets features lots of the Asking For Trouble characters, including Cakeify & Friends, the Cutie Fruity Friends, Super Cute Kawaii and the Bears. Printed in full colour on a thin magnet, you can use them to brighten up your fridge or filing cabinet. Magnets come printed together on a single sheet and can be cut easily with scissors to make your own set of magnets. If cut into 12, each magnet will be 3cm square. Please note: these are not strong magnets and will not hold up photographs or other thick papers. Small magnets are also unsuitable for young children.

double 7" vinyl box set - Asking For Trouble

askingfortrouble — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:11:39 +0000

Asking For Trouble is also a little record label and this was our first release; a double 7” box set. It features one track each from four electronic bands - two from the UK and two from the US. You get two 7” vinyl records, packaged inside a box with 5 inserts, a zine and a unique mystery found object collected by the members of Sunnyvale. Limited to 300 copies. Tracklisting: 1A: A Roman Scandal – Mock The Gods 1B: Sunnyvale Noise Sub-element – Girl Thief 2A: Uter – Where is the Lid? 2B: Denim and Diamonds – The Meaning of Things There is no telling what mystery item will be inside your box but there are still some awesome things left.

Hip Hip Hooray - kawaii card

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:22:58 +0000

This happy sun is perfect for all your congratulations, birthdays and good news. Professionally printed card featuring an original illustration by me of a happy sun and the words Hip Hip Hooray! Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and comes packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelope. Also available in the Forest Friends card set.

I'm So Sorry - kawaii card

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:20:35 +0000

If you’ve forgotten your best friend’s birthday or want to sympathise over some bad luck, then this sad rain cloud will do the trick. Professionally printed card featuring an original illustration by me of a crying cloud and the words I'm So Sorry. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and comes packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelope. Also available in the Forest Friends card set.

Hello There - kawaii card

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:18:14 +0000

A sweet message from a little acorn sprite to help you with general news and catch-ups. Professionally printed card featuring an original illustration by me of a little sprite on a leaf and the words Hello there. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and comes packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelope. Also available in the Forest Friends card set.

Happy Birthday - cupcake card

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:52:10 +0000

Wish someone a happy birthday with Cakeify, the happy cupcake. These cards feature an original illustration by me of Cakeify on a bright blue background with confetti. Each card is professionally printed with a matching envelope and packaged in a clear cello bag. Cards are a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size.

Forest Friends Badge Set

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:27:17 +0000

Set of four button badges featuring some cute forest friends. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook and printed in full colour Each set has 4 badges – rain cloud and sun (on sky backgrounds) and sprite and snail (on leaf backgrounds). Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Stationery Set Gift Box - Cakeify & Friends

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:25:22 +0000

Give someone special a box of cute stationery featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. Each gift set includes the following: - 1 stamped notebook - 1 mini card set (3 hand stamped cards) - 3 postcards (Cakeify, Bread Slice & Jammie Dodger) Total value is £10.50 so you’re saving £3.50! It’s all packaged in a white cardboard box so you don’t even need to gift wrap it! If you’d like a gift message included just let me know at checkout and I can ship it direct to your lucky recipient.

Angel Bunny LOVE - photo card

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:23:41 +0000

If you’re lost for words, Angel Bunny will help get the message across! Angel Bunny is my globetrotting companion and here he is pictured in front of the LOVE sculpture in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo is mounted onto pale pink card (14cm/5.5" square) and is blank inside for your own personal message. Packaged in a clear cello bag with a matching envelope and a random Angel Bunny sticker for sealing. Photos are professionally printed, high quality digital prints.

Prettify Badge Set

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:20:58 +0000

Set of four badges featuring elements from my Prettify theme for Shopify. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook, all of which later became part of the Prettify design. Drawings have been scanned, coloured and then printed in colour for these badges Each set has 4 badges – bunny, blossom, butterfly and flower. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Cakeify & Friends badge set

askingfortrouble — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:52:01 +0000

A new full colour set of four badges featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake, along with his equally cute (and tasty) friends. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook. Drawings have been redrawn in Illustrator and then printed in colour for these badges Each set has 4 badges – happy Cakeify, bread slice, jammie dodger and grumpy Cakeify. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Vintage Flower Card

askingfortrouble — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:44:13 +0000

Make someone’s day with a pretty flower card. I love every single felt flower brooch I’ve made and it’s always hard to let them go, so I’ve drawn my favourites and made them into cards! Each card comes with a matching envelope and packaged in a clear cello bag. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and blank inside for your own message. Some of the original brooches are still available from www.askingfortrouble.org.

Happy Orange kawaii card

askingfortrouble — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:31:50 +0000

Cheer up someone’s day with a happy kawaii card featuring one of the Cutie Fruity Friends. Card features an original illustration by me of a cute orange jumping down through some leaves to say hello! Comes with a matching envelope and packaged in a clear cello bag. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and blank inside for your own message.

Kawaii Cherries Notebook

askingfortrouble — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:19:13 +0000

A6 notebook featuring a pair of cherries, one of the Cutie Fruity Friends. Each notebook is handstamped in black with my own illustration and then coloured with watercolour pencils. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight differences in the colour or placement.

I Like Bears - set of 4 button badges

askingfortrouble — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:20:37 +0000

I like bears. Do you? This cute set of four badges features bears doing various things. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook and printed in full colour Each set has 4 badges – angry bear in the rain, bear with balloon, sleeping bear and grr! bear. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Happy Orange Notebook

askingfortrouble — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:18:12 +0000

A6 notebook featuring a happy orange, one of the Cutie Fruity Friends. Each notebook is handstamped in black with my own illustration and then coloured with watercolour pencils. Smooth brown cardboard cover with charcoal covered spine and 30 white lined pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. As each notebook is handmade there may be some slight differences in the colour or placement.

Gift Tags - Cakeify and Friends

askingfortrouble — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:30:23 +0000

Cute up your gifts at any time of year with Cakeify and Friends tags. Each tag is printed in full colour on white card with some natural twine for hanging. Black and white print on the reverse. Pack of ten with five of each design: Cakeify and Jammie Dodger, both with a heart design. Each tag is approximately 4cm x 5cm in size.

I Love Buttons drawstring bag

askingfortrouble — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:55:51 +0000

Do you love buttons? This sweet drawstring bag is perfect for storing your stash of pretty vintage buttons. Each bag is decorated with a purple print of vintage buttons and ‘I love buttons’ in a cursive embroidery style font. Printed by hand using a Japanese gocco printer from an original illustration of some of my favourite vintage buttons from my own collection. The bags are made from a pretty turquoise cotton and each bag is approximately 9” (23cm) square. There’s plenty room for your button collection or for storing jewellery or other precious things – really, there’s no end to the uses for this little bag, from a holiday toiletries bag to lunchtime snack bag. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. Gocco printing is a Japanese print method similar to screen printing. This means there may be some slight variation in the print and no two prints are exactly the same. Pink and cream versions available too.

Geisha card

askingfortrouble — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:31:57 +0000

Make someone’s day with a pretty geisha card. Card features an original illustration by me of a geisha girl in burgundy kimono standing under the blossom. The background is a delicate peach colour with white blossom. The blossom pattern is also repeated inside the card to frame your message. Comes with a matching envelope and packaged in a clear cello bag. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and blank inside for your own message. Gocco hand-printed prints of this image are also available

Button Flowers bag

askingfortrouble — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:16:40 +0000

A new range of drawstring bags, gocco printed with a vintage flower design. Each bag is decorated with a dark green print of a vase of flowers, though the flowers are actually vintage buttons from my collection. Printed by hand using a Japanese gocco printer from my original illustration. The bags are made from cotton, in a lovely spring green. Each bag is approximately 9” (23cm) square so there’s plenty room for your button collection or for storing jewellery or other precious things – really, there’s no end to the uses for this little bag, from a holiday toiletries bag to lunchtime snack bag. Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but repeated washing may fade the print. Gocco printing is a Japanese print method similar to screen printing. This means there may be some slight variation in the print and no two prints are exactly the same.

Super Cute Kawaii Card

askingfortrouble — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:51:24 +0000

Cheer up someone’s day with a happy kawaii card. Card features an original illustration by me of a cute bunny and panda saying hello! They also pop up inside the card to brighten up your message. Their day job is at the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, but they’re taking some time out to adorn these greeting cards. Comes with a matching envelope and packaged in a clear cello bag. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and blank inside for your own message.

Cutie Fruity Friends Badge Set

askingfortrouble — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:56:31 +0000

Set of four badges featuring a gang of cutie fruity friends. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook. Drawings have been scanned, coloured and then printed in colour for these badges Each set has 4 badges – Orange, Cherries, Watermelon and Pear. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Vintage Buttons Clasp Purse

askingfortrouble — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:01 +0000

Do you love buttons? This little coin purse uses fabric I designed with drawings of my favourite vintage buttons.

Fabric is interfaced to make it strong and give it structure and it’s lined with vintage polka dot pattern cotton. Closes securely with a metal clasp frame.

Around 5" long at the widest part and 4” high with lots of room for all your cash, or make-up or anything else you like.

Pattern placement may differ slightly from images shown.

These purses are a limited edition collaboration with sewist extraordinaire Sarey Poppins. Get them while you can!

Super Cute Kawaii Badge Set

askingfortrouble — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:43 +0000

Set of four badges featuring the Super Cute Kawaii gang. These badges feature illustrations by me of the gang from the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!. Each set has 4 badges – Bunny-san, Panda-san, Monsieur Le Bun and the SCK logo. Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.

Vintage Flower Sticky Note Pad

askingfortrouble — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:24:41 +0000

A pretty pad of sticky notes for your desk. These sticky notes feature original illustrations by me of vintage button brooches I’ve made. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Happy Orange Sticky Note Pad

askingfortrouble — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:21:04 +0000

A sweet pad of sticky notes to cute up your desk. These sticky notes feature an original illustration by me of a happy orange over a pale green leaf pattern. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Super Cute Kawaii Sticky Note Pad

askingfortrouble — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:19:53 +0000

Let Bunny and Panda take care of your notes with this pad of sticky notes. These sticky notes feature an original illustration by me of a cute bunny and panda, plus a faint pink heart. Their day job is at the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, but they’re taking some time out to adorn these notes. Each pad has 50 sheets with a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Pad is approximately 7.5cm square.

Vintage Flowers Notepad

askingfortrouble — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:16:13 +0000

A pretty little A7 pad for your notes featuring illustrations of my favourite felt flower brooches These notebooks are professionally printed with my own illustration and ringbound along the top edge in white so you can easily flip through your notes. Glossy white cardboard cover front and back with 40 blank pages. Comes packaged in a cello bag. Approximately 5″ × 3.5″ (90mm x 135mm) in size.

Illustrated Cards - pick any two for £3!

askingfortrouble — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:07:33 +0000

Choose any two of my printed illustration cards and save 50p! Just send me a message after checkout with your choices or I'll send you two random cards. Choose from: - Happy Birthday (cupcake) - Hello There (sprite) - I'm So Sorry (cloud) - Hip Hip Hooray! (sun) - Hello (Happy Orange) - Geisha - Vintage Flowers - Hello! (Bunny and Panda) - Bonjour! (Monsieur Le Bun) - Thinking of You (Bunny and Panda) - You're My Favourite (Jammie Dodger) Check the individual card listings in my shop for more details of a specific card. All cards are professionally printed with my original illustration. Some are blank inside and others have a greyscale design. Cards are a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and come packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelopes.

Bonjour! - Monsieur Le Bun card

askingfortrouble — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:02:18 +0000

Say Bonjour! to your favourite friend with the help of Monsieur Le Bun. Professionally printed card featuring an original illustration by me of Monsieur Le Bun, the French cinnamon bun who is part of the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!. He also pops up inside the card to introduce himself. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size and comes packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save 50p! Check my shop for the listing.

Thinking of You kawaii card

askingfortrouble — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:33:30 +0000

Let someone know you’re thinking about them with a happy kawaii card. This card features an original illustration by me of a cute bunny and panda. Cards are a pale pink with bright pink heart and Thinking of You… in green. Bunny and Panda also pop up inside the card to brighten up your message. Their day job is at the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, but they’re taking some time out to adorn these greeting cards. Card is a little smaller than A6, approximately 10.5cm x 14cm in size.

Stationery Set Gift Box - Cutie Fruity Friends

askingfortrouble — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:53:28 +0000

Give someone special a box of cute stationery featuring the Cutie Fruity Friends: Orange, Pear and the Cherry twins. Each gift set includes the following: - 1 magnetic fridge pad - 1 sticky note pad - 1 Hello card Total value is £9.75 so you’re saving £1.75! It’s all packaged in a white cardboard box so you don’t even need to gift wrap it! If you’d like a gift message included just let me know at checkout and I can ship it direct to your lucky recipient.