http://folksy.com/shops/askingfortrouble Stationery, accessories and gifts inspired by Japanese kawaii. Cute cards, notepads, homeware and zines. UK shipping is included in all prices. en-gb Asking For Trouble Stationery, accessories and gifts inspired by Japanese kawaii. Cute cards, notepads, homeware and zines. UK shipping is included in all prices. Give your gifts that extra zing with Cutie Fruity Friends wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of the Cutie Fruity Friends on a green background professionally printed on glossy white paper. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5" x 23.4"). Gift Sets are A5 in size (14.8cm x 21cm / 5.8" x 8.3" ) Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only - ribbon, tag and rosettes are not included) askingfortrouble Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:49:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2670781 http://folksy.com/items/2670781 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Cutie Fruity Friends Give your gifts that extra zing with Cutie Fruity Friends wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of the Cutie Fruity Friends on a green background professionally printed on glossy white paper. This set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, matching Orange and Pear tags, and two stickers (a random 2 of 4 designs), all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4") folded down to A5. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only - ribbon and rosettes are not included in this set) askingfortrouble Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:51:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2670825 http://folksy.com/items/2670825 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Cutie Fruity Friends Make your own unique book heart bookmarks with this mini kit. My little heart shaped bookmarks have been a best seller for years and now you can make your own. It’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to a gift of a book or book token. Each kit comes packaged in a coloured paper envelope with 2 plain metal book hearts and 2 pieces of beautifully patterned hand-printed Japanese paper (washi). Each pack contains a random selection of colours and patterns including flowers, traditional designs (birds, fans, maple leaves) and abstract / geometric. You can also use other papers including wallpaper, maps and decoupage designs and even photographs! An instruction sheet is included with a link to the full photo tutorial on my blog. You will also need PVA glue, glue spreader, scissors and a pencil. Dimensions: Bookmarks are around 2.5cm (1") square. Washi sheets are 6cm x 2cm (3" x 1") in size, big enough for multiple book hearts. askingfortrouble Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:27:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2754562 http://folksy.com/items/2754562 Book Hearts Kit - Make 2 washi bookmarks A zine of oddments about craft, gaming, books and kawaii. 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, 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 Dimensions: A5 (15cm x 21cm / 6 x 8), 20 pages, black and white photocopied with pink cover. askingfortrouble Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:48:26 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2755874 http://folksy.com/items/2755874 Oddments zine - gaming, crafts, illustration Never forget your five a day with this sweet magnetic notepad for your fridge. These notepads are professionally printed with my original illustration of the Cutie Fruity Friends. There’s plenty of room for all your lists and notes, and a strong magnetic strip is attached to the back so it’s always on hand right on your fridge door! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6 x 4) in size. Variations: If you would prefer not to have the magnetic tape, just leave a note at checkout. askingfortrouble Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:57:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2765530 http://folksy.com/items/2765530 Magnetic Fridge Pad Shopping List - Fruity Friends A pretty pad of sticky notes for your desk. These sticky notes are professionally printed with my original illustrations 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:15:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2770582 http://folksy.com/items/2770582 Sticky Note Pad - Vintage Flowers Let Bunny and Panda take care of your notes with this cute pad. These pads of sticky notes feature my original illustration of a cute bunny and panda, plus a faint pink heart. Bunny and Panda are characters from the cutest blog on the interweb, 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:16:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2770594 http://folksy.com/items/2770594 Sticky Notes - Super Cute Kawaii Set of 2 cute heart shaped metal bookmarks with washi detail. These one of a kind 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 and thin enough not to get in your way or damage your book. It’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to a gift of a book or book token. Dimensions: Book hearts are around 2.5cm (1) square Variations: Pattern and colours vary – if you have any special colour requests, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. askingfortrouble Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:23:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2770602 http://folksy.com/items/2770602 Washi book hearts - 2 bookmarks Fat quarter of my original fabric design featuring the Cutie Fruity Friends - Orange, Pear, Watermelon and Cherries. Bright citrus colours on a green background. Main image is a scan of the actual fabric. Digitally printed onto quilting weight cotton by Spoonflower. Very limited quantities available! Dimensions: Each piece of fabric is approximately 21" x 18" (53cm x 46cm) in size. See ruler image for pattern size. Fabric is already cut - if you buy 2, you will receive 2 fat quarters, not a half yard. Copyright and usage: You can use the fabric for personal and commercial purposes, though I would really appreciate a credit as the fabric designer. I would also love it if you send me a photo of items you have made with the fabric. Other products: Tea towels and wrapping paper is also available in this design. Check my shop! askingfortrouble Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:42:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2770638 http://folksy.com/items/2770638 Cutie Fruity Friends kawaii fabric - fat quarter Little drawstring bags featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends. This set of 3 little muslin bags feature hand-drawn images of Cakeify, Bread Slice and Jammie Dodger in black, red and brown. Bags are 100% All Natural Cotton with a double drawstring so they stay closed. 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. Care instructions: Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but washing may fade the print. Dimensions: Each bag is approximately 12cm x 8cm (5" x 3") in size, or about the size of your hand! Variations: As each bag is drawn by hand there may be some slight differences in the image placement. Bags are also available individually. Check my shop for the listings. askingfortrouble Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2798894 http://folksy.com/items/2798894 Cakeify and Friends - 3 Mini Bags Cheer up someone’s day with a happy kawaii card. Brighten up your letters with this cute card featuring my original illustration of a happy orange jumping down through some leaves to say hello! Professionally printed on a glossy white folded card with a full colour design inside to accompany your message. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 15cm / 6 x 4) in size and come packaged with a bright green envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:42:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2800138 http://folksy.com/items/2800138 Happy Orange kawaii card Wish someone a happy birthday with Cakeify, the happy cupcake. These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration professionally printed on on a glossy white folded card. Features Cakeify on a bright blue background with confetti. Inside has a smaller Cakeify, plus confetti, to accompany your message. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 15cm / 6 x 4) in size and come packaged with a bright blue envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:27:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2805858 http://folksy.com/items/2805858 Happy Birthday - cupcake card 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 is professionally printed with a matching envelope. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:07:40 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2808250 http://folksy.com/items/2808250 Vintage Flower Card Cute up your kitchen with a Cutie Fruity Friends tea towel! These adorable handmade tea towels are made with my own fabric design featuring the Cutie Fruity Friends in fresh and zingy fruit colours. Digitally printed on a cotton/linen blend, these tea towels will stand up to all your regular kitchen duties, and are machine washable. The towels have been double hemmed to prevent fraying and include a matching vintage ribbon loop for hanging. Dimensions: Each towel is approximately 17.5 22 (45cm x 56cm) in size. Variations: As each towel is handmade, there may be slight variations in towel size and pattern placement. askingfortrouble Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:30:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2810754 http://folksy.com/items/2810754 Kawaii Tea Towel - Cutie Fruity Friends A cute letter set featuring a happy sun and sad cloud. 6 lined sheets of writing paper professionally printed with my original illustrations along with 3 matching sky blue envelopes. Dimensions: Sheets of paper are approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size, envelopes are C7 size (8.3cm x 11.2cm / 3.25" x 4.5" ). Variations: Larger size writing pads are also available in the same design. Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:43:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2814962 http://folksy.com/items/2814962 Kawaii Letter Set - Sun and Rain - writing paper and envelopes A cute letter set featuring a pretty geisha girl. 6 sheets of writing paper professionally printed with my original illustration of a geisha in burgundy kimono standing under the blossom along with 3 matching pink envelopes. Dimensions: Sheets of paper are approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size, envelopes are C7 size (8.3cm x 11.2cm / 3.25" x 4.5" ). Variations: Full writing pads are also available with 50 sheets. Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:03:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2818722 http://folksy.com/items/2818722 Geisha Letter Set - writing paper and envelopes A cute pad for your letters and notes with a happy sun and sad cloud. New larger size! These writing pads are professionally printed with my original illustrations and are ready for long letters, quick notes or general scribblings. Dimensions: Pad is 21cm x 14.8cm (8" x 6") in size with 50 lined sheets. askingfortrouble Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:04:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2818734 http://folksy.com/items/2818734 Kawaii Writing Pad - Sun and Rain A cute mug featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. This white ceramic mug has been professionally printed with my full colour illustration of Jammie Dodger plus a heart patterned background. Perfect for Afternoon Tea, or any time you fancy a cuppa. These are being discontinued and there's only a few left! Care instructions: The design is food-safe and Lead free and the mugs will happily go in your dishwasher and microwave. Dimensions: Mugs are approximately 4" high and 3" in diameter. Why not add a matching coaster for the perfect gift? See my shop for the listings! askingfortrouble Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:11:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2818742 http://folksy.com/items/2818742 SALE - Jammie Dodger Mug A brand new expanded edition of this popular guide to cute and crafty Tokyo Heading to Japan? My shopping guide will help you plan your trip, with a focus on the best cute, crafty and creative places to visit. I have visited Japan three times and share my favourite shops, sights and tips in this handy zine. Packed full of information and photos, it includes detailed entries on the best shops for kawaii, fabric, washi, stationery, toys and homewares plus area guides to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Fabric Town, Odaiba and Ueno and even mini-guides to Osaka and Kyoto. There's also details of fun places to visit like the Ghibli Museum, Design Festa and Parasite Museum and tips on visiting Japan. Get your copy and be introduced to places the mainstream guides won't tell you about. PDF Details: 32 pages. You will receive two files - one in colour laid out for viewing (cannot be printed) and a black and white version laid out for printing on A4 paper so you can take it with you to Japan. Just print the pages back to back, fold and staple! A link to download the files will be emailed to your PayPal email address within 48 hours of ordering. If you would like it sent to another address, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:59:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2822102 http://folksy.com/items/2822102 PDF Tokyo Shopping Guide - zine for printing Colourful illustrated stickers to stick wherever you please! These cute round stickers feature some of my most popular characters and are great for craft projects, gift wrapping and decorating just about anything. Professionally printed in full colour with a glossy finish, they're hard-wearing and won't smudge or disintegrate until you've had plenty use out of them. Each sheet contains four random stickers, which could include Cakeify the happy cupcake, Bread Slice, Jammie Dodger, Bee & Tulip, Balloon, Grr! Bear, Volcano, Ice Cream Bear, Sun, Rain Cloud and Star. If there's any character/s you especially want, leave a note at checkout and I'll try to include them. Dimensions: Each sticker is 38mm (1.5") in diameter. Four stickers per sheet. askingfortrouble Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:24:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2825526 http://folksy.com/items/2825526 Kawaii Sticker Sets - lots of designs! Get your own personalised return address labels! Whether you're a regular letter writer or Folksy seller, or just send Christmas and birthday cards, we all get bored writing out our address. These custom address stickers are cute and easy to read, and will brighten up your post too. Professionally printed in full colour with a glossy finish, they're perfectly sized to fit at the top left of a standard envelope, or to use as an extra seal on the closure. You'll wonder how you managed without them! Choose from 12 designs - if you'd like another character, get in touch. Dimensions: Each sticker is approximately 7cm x 2cm in size and come in sheets of 18 stickers. Minimum order is 140 stickers - choose multiples if you require more eg, 280 or 420. Discounts for larger orders - contact me for details. How to order Choose ONE design from those shown and leave details of your address in the notes at checkout, plus any colour preferences. I will send you a proof to check before ordering. Price includes shipping worldwide - they take 7-10 days to ship (after approval) and will arrive separately direct from the printer. Designs Jammie Dodger Bread Slice Le Buns - Bonjour! Sun Orange Balloon Kokeshi Bee Tulip Star Festive Baubles Grr! Bear Cookie Cute Cookie Cute Boy Cookie Cute Girl Returns No returns unless faulty. Once you have approved the proof, any mistakes are your responsibility and cannot be changed. askingfortrouble Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:26:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2829478 http://folksy.com/items/2829478 Custom Return Address Labels - choose from 15 Kawaii Designs This happy sun is perfect for all your congratulations, birthdays and good news. These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration featuring a happy sun and the words Hip Hip Hooray! Blank inside for your own message. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:15:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2833154 http://folksy.com/items/2833154 Hip Hip Hooray - kawaii congratulations card Cheer up your birthday gifts with this cute wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of happy colourful balloons floating on a cloudy blue sky professionally printed on glossy white paper. Great for crafts and scrapbooking too. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5 23.4). Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:16:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2833162 http://folksy.com/items/2833162 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Kawaii Balloons Cheer up your birthday gifts with this cute wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of happy colourful balloons floating on a cloudy blue sky professionally printed on glossy white paper. The set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, balloon tags, and matching stickers, all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4") folded down to A5. askingfortrouble Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:18:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2833174 http://folksy.com/items/2833174 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Kawaii Balloons A cute set of four badges featuring Cakeify and Friends. Each set has 4 badges – happy Cakeify, bread slice, jammie dodger and grumpy Cakeify. Each badge is printed in full colour with one of my illustrations. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:19:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2833178 http://folksy.com/items/2833178 Cakeify & Friends badge set Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. Each coaster features an original illustration inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and the back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Dimensions: Each coaster is approximately 8cm in diameter. Variations: Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Jammie Dodger and Bread Slice askingfortrouble Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:35:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2844482 http://folksy.com/items/2844482 Happy Cupcake Kawaii Coaster Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring a happy Bread Slice. Each coaster features an original illustration inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and the back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Dimensions: Each coaster is approximately 8cm in diameter. Variations: Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Jammie Dodger and Cakeify, the happy cupcake! askingfortrouble Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:39:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2844490 http://folksy.com/items/2844490 Bread Slice Kawaii Coaster Cheer up your tea break with a cute coaster featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. Each coaster features an original illustration inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and the back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Dimensions: Each coaster is approximately 8cm in diameter. Variations: Also, available in a set of three with his equally cute (and tasty) friends Bread Slice and Cakeify, the happy cupcake! askingfortrouble Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:41:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2844522 http://folksy.com/items/2844522 Kawaii Coaster - Jammie Dodger Let Monsieur Le Bun take care of your notes with this cute pad. These sticky notes feature my original illustration 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:26:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848750 http://folksy.com/items/2848750 Sticky Notes - Monsieur Le Bun Little drawstring bag featuring a happy Bread Slice. These little muslin bags feature 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. 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. Care instructions: Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but washing may fade the print. Dimensions: Each bag is approximately 12cm x 8cm in size, or about the size of your hand! Variations: 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. askingfortrouble Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:27:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848754 http://folksy.com/items/2848754 Mini Drawstring Bag - Happy Bread Slice Little drawstring bag featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. These little muslin bags feature 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. 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. Care instructions: Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but washing may fade the print. Dimensions: Each bag is approximately 12cm x 8cm in size, or about the size of your hand! Variations: 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. askingfortrouble Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:28:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848758 http://folksy.com/items/2848758 Mini Drawstring Bag - Happy Cupcake A sweet pad of sticky notes to cute up your desk. These sticky notes are professionally printed with my original illustration 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:31:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2848770 http://folksy.com/items/2848770 Happy Orange Sticky Note Pad 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. Dimensions: Standard postcard size - 10.5cm x 14cm (5.8 x 4) askingfortrouble Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:58:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2864110 http://folksy.com/items/2864110 Set of 3 Postcards - Cakeify & Friends A cute pad of sticky notes to prettify your desk. These sticky notes feature original illustrations from my sketchbook, including bunnies, blossom and butterflies. These drawings were later used for my Prettify theme for Shopify. Each sheet has a sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for home, school or work! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2864122 http://folksy.com/items/2864122 Sticky Note Pad - Prettify Tell someone you think they're sweet via a happy pancake! This cute card is sure to melt anyone's heart. The cards are professionally printed with my original illustration of a happy pancake along with the words You're Sweet. Glossy card with another pancake printed inside to accompany your message. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8" x 4") in size and come with a matching yellow envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:31:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2872182 http://folksy.com/items/2872182 You're Sweet Valentine's Day Card - Kawaii Pancake Set of eight 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! Dimensions: Standard postcard size - 10.5cm x 14cm (5.8 x 4) askingfortrouble Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:29:26 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2875634 http://folksy.com/items/2875634 Kawaii Postcard Set - set of 7 A cute notebook featuring a happy bread slice saying hello! Each notebook is hand-stamped in black ink with my illustration of Bread Slice and then coloured by hand using watercolour paint. Dimensions: A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size, spiral bound with 48 lined white pages. Variations: As each notebook is hand-made there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:21:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2884070 http://folksy.com/items/2884070 Hand-stamped Notebook - Bread Slice This limited edition zine celebrating the ten year anniversary of the diskant.net website is now available as a PDF to download, print and read! 32 pages of writing on bands, records, festivals, films, gaming, politics, tv and books from the diskant team over the last ten years. diskant.net is an independent music website based in Glasgow. Contents 1. Summer 2008 Catch-up by the diskant team 2. Bargain Bin Culture by Wil Forbis 3. Honey Is Funny by Chris Summerlin 4. Mild Head Injury by Simon Minter 5. Some Kind of Monster by Dave Stockwell 6. Instal 05 by Marceline Smith 7. The Owls Are Not What They Seem by Alex McChesney 8. Magik Markers, twice by Joe Luna 9. Liquid Blue by Fraser Campbell 10. Super Quick Primavera Roundup by Ollie Simpson 11. “Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him” by Ross McGivern 12. Slint by Chris Summerlin Dimensions: A5 in size, 32 pages in black and white with no images. Printing instructions: The PDF is designed for A4 paper and the pages should be printed back to back. Then just fold in half and staple on the fold. Hurray, it's a zine. A link to download the files will be emailed to your PayPal email address within 48 hours of ordering. If you would like it sent to another address, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:07:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2888454 http://folksy.com/items/2888454 10 Years of diskant - PDF zine about music, films, gaming and more Cute wooden Bread Slice brooches with laser engraving. These happy Bread Slice brooches have been laser cut from Beech plywood to my design with laser-engraved details. A brooch pin is attached securely on the back so he can come everywhere with you, on your coat or bag! Care instructions: Brooches will stand up to a light shower but keep them away from heavy downpours and washing machines! Dimensions: Brooches are approximately 30mm x 35mm (1" x 1.5") in size and 3mm (0.1") thick and come packaged in a little bag ready for gifting. Variations: As these brooches are made from wood there may be some slight variation in the colouring and texture. askingfortrouble Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:10:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2888890 http://folksy.com/items/2888890 Wooden Brooch - Kawaii Bread Slice Cute wooden Cookie brooches with laser engraving. This little gingerbread man is so tasty someone's already taken a bite and he's not too happy about it. Laser cut from Beech Plywood to my design with laser-engraved details. A brooch pin is attached securely on the back so he can come everywhere with you, on your coat or bag! Care instructions: Brooches will stand up to a light shower but keep them away from heavy downpours and washing machines! Dimensions: Brooches are approximately 30mm x 35mm (1" x 1.5") in size and 3mm (0.1") thick and come packaged in a little bag ready for gifting. Variations: As these brooches are made from wood there may be some slight variation in the colouring and texture. askingfortrouble Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:25:55 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2888958 http://folksy.com/items/2888958 Wooden Cookie Brooch - Kawaii Gingerbread Man Can't decide which of my kawaii wrapping paper designs you like best? Get them all in this half-size paper pack! Perfect for smaller gifts and for crafty projects like scrapbooking, journalling, card-making and collage, these wrapping paper packs contain half-size sheets of all my kawaii character gift wrap papers. All papers are full colour with a glossy finish and everything is packed inside a resealable cello bag. Each pack contains five designs: Cookie Cute, Cakeify & Friends, Cutie Fruity Friends, Kokeshi Flowers and Kawaii Balloons. Dimensions: Each sheet is A3 in size (4.2 x 29.7 cm / 16.5" x 11.7") and will be folded to A5 to reduce shipping costs. Notes: Please note these papers are for personal use only - copyright is not transferred on purchase. askingfortrouble Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:06:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2892314 http://folksy.com/items/2892314 Wrapping Paper Pack - 5 Kawaii Designs A set of four badges that are spooky-wooky cute! These badges feature my illustrations of some things found in a spooky abandoned laboratory. Each set has 4 badges - happy ghost, angry ghost, trapped ghost (very dangerous - do not open!) and haunted ship in a bottle. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:11:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2901034 http://folksy.com/items/2901034 Spooky-Wooky Badge Set - kawaii ghosts A digital version of my book of writing, photography and illustration from three trips to Japan. This special PDF edition is a much cheaper way to read my self-published book. It contains exactly the same content as the printed book in full colour. Japan is one of the most exciting countries on Earth, with an amazing mix of traditional culture and kawaii (cute) craziness. I share my experiences of three trips to Japan through writing, photos and cute illustrations. Contents: - What I Wore in Japan - Trip 1: Japan (March 2006) - My A to Z of Japan - Trip 1: Photos - Trip 2: Ten Days in Tokyo (October 2007) - Trip 2: Photos - Trip 3: Osaka & Tokyo (October 2010) - Trip 3: Photos - Souvenir Stampers - Tips for visiting Japan - What I Ate in Japan - Japan Reading and Resources - Shopping Guide - What I Bought in Japan PDF Details: The PDF is set up for viewing on screen in a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview, as well as on e-book readers. It can not be printed. 69 pages in full colour. A link to download the files will be emailed to your PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS within 48 hours of ordering. If you would like it sent to another address, just send me a message. Variations: Copies of the printed book are also available - see my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:17:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2901050 http://folksy.com/items/2901050 Kawaii Japan PDF zine - travel writing, photography and illustration Set of four badges featuring all things Japanese and cute! Each set has 4 badges – kokeshi, lucky cat-keshi, geisha and bunny rabbit. Each badge is printed in full colour with one of my illustrations. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:57:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2905134 http://folksy.com/items/2905134 Geisha Badge Set - kawaii kokeshi, cats and bunnies Who’s your favourite in the biscuit box? Let your loved ones know you like them just as much as jammie dodger biscuits with this sweet card featuring my original illustration of a happy Jammie Dodger professionally printed on a glossy white folded card. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 15cm / 6 x 4) in size and come packaged with a bright red envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2925198 http://folksy.com/items/2925198 Jammie Dodger Card - You're My Favourite Little drawstring bag featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit. These little muslin bags feature 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. 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. Care instructions: Bags are machine washable in a cool wash but washing may fade the print. Dimensions: Each bag is approximately 12cm x 8cm in size, or about the size of your hand! Variations: 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. askingfortrouble Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:24:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2933702 http://folksy.com/items/2933702 Jammie Dodger - kawaii mini drawstring bag A hand-printed and coloured notebook featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. This adorable notebook features Cakeify, the happy cupcake hand-stamped in black ink, along with a red heart. Coloured by hand, using watercolour pencils, so each notebook is unique! Dimensions: A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size, spiral bound with 48 lined white pages. Variations: As each notebook is hand-made there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:37:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2945846 http://folksy.com/items/2945846 Happy Cupcake - hand-coloured kawaii notebook A cute hand-stamped notebook featuring Cakeify and Friends. If you like kawaii but need something a bit less exuberant then this notebook is perfectly cute and minimal. It features Cakeify, the happy cupcake and his equally cute (and tasty) friends Bread Slice and Jammie Dodger hand-stamped in black ink. Dimensions: A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 6" x 4") in size with 30 white lined pages Variations: As each notebook is hand-stamped there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:41:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2950226 http://folksy.com/items/2950226 Cakeify & Friends - hand-stamped kawaii notebook A cute hand-stamped notebook featuring a happy Jammie Dodger biscuit with a fuzzy felt heart. This notebook is super-cute and unique featuring Jammie Dodger hand-stamped in black ink and then decorated with a red felt heart. Dimensions: A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size, spiral bound with 48 lined white pages. Variations: As each notebook is hand-stamped there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:43:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2950230 http://folksy.com/items/2950230 Jammie Dodger Felt Notebook Look around - everything's round! This set of four badges feature cute food characters that are all based on circles - a green apple, a pancake with syrup and butter, a fried egg and a donut with sprinkles. It's your idea breakfast! Each badge features my original drawings printed in full colour. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:46:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2975866 http://folksy.com/items/2975866 Kawaii Breakfast Badge Set - Look Around Say a cute hello to a new baby boy! These cute card are perfect for new arrivals, to send your congratulations in the cutest style. The cards are professionally printed with my original illustrations of a happy baby boy. Glossy card and blank inside for your personal message. Girl card also available - check my shop. I also have designs available with darker hair colour and skin tones. Contact me for more information. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8" x 4") in size and come with a matching yellow envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:27:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2979438 http://folksy.com/items/2979438 Hello Baby Boy - Kawaii new baby card Say a cute hello to a new baby girl! These cute card are perfect for new arrivals, to send your congratulations in the cutest style. The cards are professionally printed with my original illustrations of a happy baby girl. Glossy card and blank inside for your personal message. Boy card also available - check my shop. I also have designs available with darker hair colour and skin tones. Contact me for more information. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8" x 4") in size and come with a matching white envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:33:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2979470 http://folksy.com/items/2979470 Hello Baby Girl - Kawaii new baby card Choose any two of my printed illustration cards and save £1! Just leave a note at checkout with your choices or I'll send you two random cards. Choose from (L-R, top to bottom): - Happy Birthday (cupcake) - Kawaii Volcano - Get Well Soon (apple) - You're Sweet! (pancake) - Hello (happy Orange) - You're My Favourite (Jammie Dodger) - Happy Birthday To You (ice cream bears) - Vintage Flowers - Hello! (Bunny and Panda) - Thinking of You (Bunny and Panda) - Bonjour! (Monsieur Le Bun) - Geisha - Hello Baby (boy) - Hello Baby (girl) - Hip Hip Hooray (sun) All cards are professionally printed with my original illustrations. Some are blank inside and others have a inner design. Check the individual card listings in my shop for more details of a specific card. Cards are A6 in size,(10.5cm x 14cm) and each comes packaged in a clear cello bag with matching envelope. askingfortrouble Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:50:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2993878 http://folksy.com/items/2993878 Kawaii Cards - pick any two - birthday, greetings, get well soon 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 inkjet printed on thick watercolour paper for the brightest colours. Coasters are made from clear acrylic and the back snaps off easily for cleaning or to replace the image. Dimensions: Each coaster is approximately 8cm in diameter. askingfortrouble Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:37:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3002218 http://folksy.com/items/3002218 3 Coasters - Cakeify & Friends A full colour PDF zine of oddments about craft, gaming, books and kawaii. This PDF zine pulls together various oddments of my writing and drawing from the last few years about craft, gaming, books and kawaii. It includes a diary of playing Tamagotchi Corner Shop, a selection of DS game reviews, What I Wore Today illustrations, notes on favourite Japan books and iPhone apps, a recipe and an account of a day in the life of a craft fair. Something for everyone! PDF Details: The PDF is set up for viewing on screen in a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview, as well as on e-book readers. It can also be printed but as flat sheets, not as an assembled booklet. A link to download the files will be emailed to your PayPal address within 48 hours of ordering. If you need it sent somewhere else, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:09:42 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3017678 http://folksy.com/items/3017678 Oddments PDF zine - gaming, cooking, crafts, books A handy PDF guide to all my favourite places in Glasgow. Glasgow has always had a hold on me and it was a bit of a dream come true when I finally moved there after uncountable visits to see all my favourite bands. Now a mortgaged up resident of 11 years, I felt it was time to share all my favourite places in the city, which includes parks, shops, cafes, hangouts and crafty haunts. Arranged by area, you'll find plenty places to visit, plus travel tips, resources, online shops and even a little guide to her favourite Glasgow albums. Don't explore Glasgow without it! PDF Details: 20 pages in black and white. The PDF is set up for printing on A4 paper and the pages should be printed back to back. Then just fold in half and staple on the fold. A printed version is also available - check my shop! A link to download the files will be emailed to your PayPal address within 48 hours of ordering. If you need it sent somewhere else, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3017790 http://folksy.com/items/3017790 PDF Guide to Glasgow Scotland - Miles Better zine New updated version - twice the advice!Learn how to make zines, with this printable PDF. In August 2010 I co-hosted a Zine Workshop with fellow zinemaker Jen Collins at Welcome Home in Glasgow. I did a little talk about zines and we all made some mini-zines together afterwards. I made this little zine as a free handout for attendees and it's now been expanded to include even more information on selling and pricing, plus a peek into my own zine history. - A Little Bit of History - Methods of Zinemaking - What Do I Write About? - Recommended Reading - My Life in Zines - Printing Your Zine - Sell Your Zines - Pricing - Resources This listing is for a PDF which you can download, print and read! A new updated printed version will be available soon. Printing instructions: The PDF is designed for A4 paper and the 4 pages should be printed back to back. Then just cut in half widthways along the middle, place the inner sheets in order inside the cover sheet, fold in half and staple. Hurray, it's a zine. A link to download the files will be emailed to your PayPal address within 48 hours of ordering. If you need it sent somewhere else, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:20:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3017802 http://folksy.com/items/3017802 Zinemaking PDF for printing - Let's Make Zines! A cute way to send your congratulations for a new home. This adorable card features Angel Bunny just moved into a lovely antique dollhouse complete with happy tulips, bees and sunshine! Created from an original photograph with additional illustration and professionally printed on a glossy white folded card. Congratulations on your new home is also printed inside to accompany your message. Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 15cm / 6 x 4) in size and come packaged with a white envelope. askingfortrouble Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:43:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3053382 http://folksy.com/items/3053382 Angel Bunny's New Home - kawaii housewarming card Cute up your afternoon tea in a Japanese style with these sweet coasters. Each square coaster is made from clear acrylic with a beveled edge and contains a piece of my wrapping paper featuring kokeshi and cat-keshi in a flower pattern on a swirly blue background. The back pops off for easy cleaning, or to swap the image. Dimensions: Coasters are approximately 9cm (3.5) square. askingfortrouble Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:10:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3073734 http://folksy.com/items/3073734 Kokeshi Flowers - Kawaii Coaster Give afternoon tea an extra zing with these Cutie Fruity Friends coasters. Each square coaster is made from clear acrylic with a beveled edge and contains a piece of my wrapping paper featuring the Cutie Fruity Friends on a green background. The back pops off for easy cleaning, or to swap the image. Dimensions: Coasters are approximately 9cm (3.5) square. Variations: Pattern placement may vary from images shown. askingfortrouble Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:26:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3073754 http://folksy.com/items/3073754 Kawaii Coaster - Cutie Fruity Friends A cute sticky note pad featuring Cakeify and Friends. These pads of sticky notes feature my original illustration of a Cakeify the happy cupcake and his friends Jammie Dodger and Bread Slice, plus a faint pink heart. 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:13:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3078138 http://folksy.com/items/3078138 Kawaii Sticky Notes - Cakeify and Friends Let someone know you’re thinking about them in the cutest way possible! These cards feature my original illustration of a cute bunny and panda professionally printed on white folded card. Bunny and Panda are characters from the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, and they also pop up inside the card to brighten up your message. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:23:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3088226 http://folksy.com/items/3088226 Thinking of You - kawaii card A cute pad for your letters and notes featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. These writing pads are professionally printed with my watercolour painting of Cakeify on a collaged background and are ready for long letters, quick notes or general scribblings. Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size with 50 sheets. Variations: Letter sets also available with matching envelopes. See my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:34:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3088250 http://folksy.com/items/3088250 Hello Cakeify - kawaii notepad for letters and scribblings Can't decide which letter set to buy? Get them all! This variety pack includes 3 kawaii designs for you to use for your letters. You get 12 sheets of writing paper altogether plus 6 matching pink and blue envelopes. Designs are Sun & Rain, Geisha and Hello Cakeify. Dimensions: Sheets of paper are approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size, envelopes are C7 size (8.3cm x 11.2cm / 3.25" x 4.5" ). askingfortrouble Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:43:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3092370 http://folksy.com/items/3092370 Kawaii Letter Set Variety Pack - 3 designs A set of four badges celebrating the cutest things in Summertime. Each badge features my original drawing printed in full colour. Each set has 4 badges – buzzy bee, bear ice cream cone, happy tulip and a baby octopus. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:22:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3099178 http://folksy.com/items/3099178 Summer Fun - Kawaii Badge Set A cute pad for your letters and notes featuring a pretty geisha girl. These writing pads are professionally printed with my original illustration of a geisha in burgundy kimono standing under the blossom and are ready for long letters, quick notes or general scribblings. Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6 x 4) in size with 50 sheets. Variations: Just ask if you'd like me to add a strip of magnetic tape for free and you can stick it on your fridge or filing cabinet. askingfortrouble Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:01:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3111990 http://folksy.com/items/3111990 Geisha Writing Pad A happy apple a day keeps the doctor away! This cute card is sure to cheer up anyone who's not quite feeling themselves. These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration of a happy red apple on a green background along with the words Get Well Soon. Glossy card, blank inside for your personal message. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3112026 http://folksy.com/items/3112026 Get Well Soon Card - Happy Apple A cute letter set with a happy breakfast theme. This cute breakfast set comes with 6 sheets of writing paper professionally printed with my Pancake and Fried Egg characters, plus 3 bright yellow envelopes. Dimensions: Sheets of paper are approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size, envelopes are C7 size (8.3cm x 11.2cm / 3.25" x 4.5" ) askingfortrouble Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:22:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3127450 http://folksy.com/items/3127450 Kawaii Breakfast Letter Set - Pancake and Fried Egg Do you love buttons? These sweet badges and hand-printed with my favourite vintage buttons. Taken from my original illustrations, each button design has been printed by hand on to green kraft paper using a Japanese gocco printer. Each pack has four badges packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a matching kraft paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. Variations: 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! If you order 2 sets, I’ll make sure you get 1 of each badge. As each badge is hand-printed and assembled, there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:51:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3133250 http://folksy.com/items/3133250 Vintage button gocco badges - green Do you love buttons? These sweet badges and hand-printed with my favourite vintage buttons. Taken from my original illustrations, each button design has been printed by hand on to brown kraft paper using a Japanese gocco printer. Each pack has four badges packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a matching kraft paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. Variations: 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! If you order 2 sets, I’ll make sure you get 1 of each badge. As each badge is hand-printed and assembled, there may be some slight differences in the print and placement. askingfortrouble Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:20:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3133290 http://folksy.com/items/3133290 Vintage Buttons badge set - hand printed Say Bonjour! to your favourite friend with Monsieur Le Bun. These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration 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. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:02:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3143258 http://folksy.com/items/3143258 Bonjour! - Monsieur Le Bun card A spooky-wooky cute pad of sticky notes. These sticky notes are professionally printed with my original illustrations of spooky cute ghosts going BOO! Each sheet has a lightly sticky strip on the back so you can stick them on your computer, diary or anywhere else. Great for leaving silly notes at home, school or work! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:04:26 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3143270 http://folksy.com/items/3143270 Sticky Note Pad - Spooky-Wooky Ghosts Let these happy bear-shaped ice creams send some birthday greetings. Wish someone a happy birthday with this cute card featuring an original illustration of 3 ice cream bears professionally printed on a glossy white folded card. Full colour print inside with rows of ice creams and the words Happy Birthday to you! Dimensions: Cards are A6 (10.5cm x 15cm / 6 x 4) in size and come packaged with a bright purple envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:15:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3143274 http://folksy.com/items/3143274 Kawaii Birthday Card - Ice Cream Bears A set of four badges featuring colourful flower illustrations. I used to make felt flower brooches with vintage buttons and I drew some of my favourites and made them into badges! Each badge is printed in full colour with one of my illustrations. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting.. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. Variations: There are five flower designs available - orange, yellow, green, purple and pink - and each badge set contains a random four designs. If you want to choose your colours, leave a note at checkout. askingfortrouble Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:27:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3145714 http://folksy.com/items/3145714 Vintage Flower Badge Set Set of four badges featuring a gang of cutie fruity friends. Each badge features my original drawings of the Cutie Fruity Friends printed in full colour. Each set has 4 badges – Orange, Cherries, Watermelon and Pear. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:28:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3145726 http://folksy.com/items/3145726 Cutie Fruity Friends - Kawaii Badge Set Set of four badges featuring the cutest sights in the sky. Each badge features an original drawing by me from my sketchbook and printed in full colour. Each set has 4 badges – balloon, rain cloud, sun and a lava spurting volcano. 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. askingfortrouble Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:19:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3148654 http://folksy.com/items/3148654 Kawaii Skies - set of 4 button badges Can't decide on a badge set? Get a box of badges instead! I've designed a lot of badges over the years for badge sets and now you're spoiled for choice. To make things a little easier, I've put together a badge box with ten cute food designs. Great for parties and stocking fillers. Set includes Cakeify (cupcake), Bread Slice, Jammie Dodger, Donut, Fried Egg, Pancake, Apple, Orange, Ice Cream Bear and Watermelon. All badges are professionally printed with my designs and each set comes in a cute polka dot pillow box. Box may be flattened in the UK to fit Large Letter restrictions. Dimensions: All badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:34:42 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3161922 http://folksy.com/items/3161922 Kawaii Food Badge Box - set of 10 cute buttons Can't decide on a badge set? Get a box of badges instead! I've designed a lot of badges over the years for badge sets and now you're spoiled for choice. To make things a little easier, I've put together a badge box with ten cute animal designs. Great for parties and stocking fillers. Set includes Bunny, Kimono bunny, Panda, Prettify bunny, Bear with balloon, Sleepy Bear, Buzzy Bee, Monkey, Octopus and Grumpy Polar Bear. All badges are professionally printed with my designs and each set comes in a cute polka dot pillow box. Box may be flattened in the UK to fit Large Letter restrictions. Dimensions: All badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:12:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3163558 http://folksy.com/items/3163558 Kawaii Animals Badge Box - set of 10 cute buttons Set of four badges featuring a gang of Super Cute Kawaii animal friends. These badges feature my illustrations Bunny and Panda from the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, plus their new friends - a monkey and an angry polar bear! Each set has 4 badges which are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:11:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3166574 http://folksy.com/items/3166574 Kawaii Animals Badge Set Do you love buttons? These sticky notes will add a vintage touch to your desk. These sticky note pads are professionally printed with 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3) square with 50 sheets. askingfortrouble Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:12:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3166582 http://folksy.com/items/3166582 Sticky Note Pad - Vintage Buttons A cute pad for your letters and notes featuring a happy fried egg. These writing pads are professionally printed with my illustration of a happy fried egg on a blue background and are ready for long letters, quick notes or general scribblings. Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size with 50 sheets. Variations: Letter sets also available with matching envelopes. See my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:17:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3166598 http://folksy.com/items/3166598 Kawaii Fried Egg Notepad A cute pad for your letters and notes featuring a happy pancake. These writing pads are professionally printed with my illustration of a happy pancake on a cream background and are ready for long letters, quick notes or general scribblings. Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6" x 4") in size with 50 sheets. Variations: Letter sets also available with matching envelopes. See my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:32:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3169606 http://folksy.com/items/3169606 Kawaii Pancake Notepad Get yourself organised with this cute To Do List pad featuring a happy tulip and buzzy bee. These notepads are professionally printed with my original design with boxes for things to do and quick reminders, plus a space for notes and doodles. Great for home and the office. Dimensions: Pad is approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6 x 4) in size. askingfortrouble Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:05:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3173922 http://folksy.com/items/3173922 Busy Bee Organiser - Kawaii Pad for To Do Lists Set of four pretty badges with bunnies, butterflies and blossoms. Each badge features my original illustration which were later used for my Prettify theme for Shopify. Each set has 4 badges – bunny, blossom, butterfly and flower. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1" / 25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:38:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3196310 http://folksy.com/items/3196310 Prettify Badge Set - bunnies and blossom A cute pen featuring Cakeify and Friends! These cute pens feature a full colour repeat of Cakeify and Friends in a blue square design. Each pen is silver with a comfort grip and clip, and writes in black ink. Dimensions: Each pen is 15cm (6) long. askingfortrouble Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:04:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3201862 http://folksy.com/items/3201862 Kawaii ballpoint pen - Cakeify and Friends A cute sticky note pad featuring some cute cookies! These pads of sticky notes feature my original illustrations of a group of gingerbread men and women on a pink background, plus a white heart shape to write in. 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! Dimensions: Pad is approximately 7.5cm (3") square with 50 sheets askingfortrouble Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:04:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3205614 http://folksy.com/items/3205614 Cookie Cute Sticky Notes - Kawaii Gingerbread Man Never forget a birthday again with this cute calendar for every year! Birthday calendars are brilliant! You use the same calendar every year and note down important birthdays, anniversaries and annual events. Hang it on the wall and you'll always be reminded of those special dates. Even better, every page has been designed by me with cute seasonal illustrations for each month and plenty of space for your names and notes. Printed in full colour on matt coated paper with cover and cardboard backing. Spiral binding on the top edge with a loop for hanging. Dimensions: Calendar is approximately 10cm x 42cm in size and will be sent in its own envelope, separate to any other items (except small flat items like cards). askingfortrouble Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:41:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3211570 http://folksy.com/items/3211570 SALE - Kawaii Birthday Calendar - use every year! Set of four badges featuring some cute cookies! Each badge features my original drawings printed in full colour. Each set has 4 badges – Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Girl, Star and Heart. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1 inch/25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:29:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3216362 http://folksy.com/items/3216362 Cookie Cute - Kawaii Gingerbread Badge Set I like bears. Do you? This cute set of four badges features bears doing various things. Each badge features my original drawing of a group of bears – angry bear in the rain, bear with balloon, sleeping bear and grr! bear. The four badges are packaged in a clear plastic bag and sealed with a paper tag ready for gifting. Dimensions: Badges are 1" / 25mm in size, made from metal with standard badge pin. askingfortrouble Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:31:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3216374 http://folksy.com/items/3216374 I Like Bears - set of 4 button badges Wrap your gifts in a vintage style with vintage button wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat print of my vintage buttons design in candy colours – pink, red, turquoise and blue on glossy white paper. This gift wrap set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, 2 matching button tags, and two button stickers, all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4") folded down to A5. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only - ribbon, tags, cards and rosettes are not included in this set) askingfortrouble Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:58:40 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3229822 http://folksy.com/items/3229822 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Vintage Buttons Spice up your gifts with these cute cookies! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of a cute gingerbread girl, boy, bunny and pands on a background of hearts, stars and candy canes. Professionally printed on glossy white paper. It's got a festive feel but you can still use it once Christmas is over. This gift wrap set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, two gingerbread cookie tags, and two matching stickers, all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Dimensions Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4") folded down to A5. Individual sheets of gift wrap are also available in my shop. askingfortrouble Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3229842 http://folksy.com/items/3229842 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Cookie Cute Make your gifts extra cute with my new wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat print of Cakeify and Friends in a blue square design on glossy white paper. This gift wrap set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, 2 matching Cakeify and Jammie Dodger tags, and two Cakeify and Friends stickers, all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4") folded down to A5. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only - ribbon and rosettes are not included in this set) askingfortrouble Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:04:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3229854 http://folksy.com/items/3229854 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Cakeify and Friends A handy printed guide to all my favourite places in Glasgow. Glasgow has always had a hold on me and it was a bit of a dream come true when I finally moved there after uncountable visits to see all my favourite bands. Now a mortgaged up resident of 11 years, I felt it was time to share all my favourite places in the city, which includes parks, shops, cafes, hangouts and crafty haunts. Arranged by area, you'll find plenty places to visit, plus travel tips, resources, online shops and even a little guide to her favourite Glasgow albums. Don't explore Glasgow without it! Printing Details 20 pages, black and white photocopied. A5 (6 x 8) in size. askingfortrouble Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:14:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3239582 http://folksy.com/items/3239582 A Guide to Glasgow Scotland - Miles Better zine New updated version - twice the advice!Learn how to make zines, with this mini zine about zinemaking! In August 2010 I co-hosted a Zine Workshop with fellow zinemaker Jen Collins at Welcome Home in Glasgow. I did a little talk about zines and we all made some mini-zines together afterwards. I made this little zine as a free handout for attendees and it's now been expanded to include even more information on selling and pricing, plus a peek into my own zine history. - A Little Bit of History - Methods of Zinemaking - What Do I Write About? - Recommended Reading - My Life in Zines - Printing Your Zine - Sell Your Zines - Pricing This is the printed zine. A PDF is also available in my shop which you can print yourself. Dimensions: A6 in size with 16 pages, black and white printing. askingfortrouble Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:14:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3239234 http://folksy.com/items/3239234 Let's Make Zines - a zine about zinemaking This zine pulls together various oddments of writing and drawing from the last few months. This is the book issue and covers all things book-related. It also includes a pull out mini zine in colour all about a single day in my life. Contents: My favourite old bookshops Other book shops My best book finds A day in the life mini zine (what I wore, what I ate and more) Independent publications to love Excerpts from The Short Guide to London The Visitor Book - tales of sem-famous celebrities who stayed at my house Dimensions: A5 (15cm x 21cm / 6" x 8"), 18 pages, black and white photocopied plus 4 page colour mini zine. A PDF version for e-readers will be available soon. askingfortrouble Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3258722 http://folksy.com/items/3258722 Oddments no. 4 zine - the book issue Cute up your gifts in a Japanese style with kokeshi wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of kokeshi and cat-keshi in a flower pattern on a swirly blue background professionally printed on glossy white paper. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5 23.4). Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Fri, 04 May 2012 21:43:02 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3272042 http://folksy.com/items/3272042 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Kokeshi Flowers Spice up your gifts with these cute cookies! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of a cute gingerbread girl, boy, bunny and pands on a background of hearts, stars and candy canes. Professionally printed on glossy white paper. It's got a festive feel but you can still use it once Christmas is over. Great for crafts and scrapbooking too. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5 23.4). Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size to reduce shipping costs. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Fri, 04 May 2012 21:45:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3286846 http://folksy.com/items/3286846 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Cookie Cute Gingerbread Men Carry all your things in this cute tote bag featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. These natural cotton tote bags have a full colour print of my watercolour painting of Cakeify saying hello! The image is a digital transfer and is hard wearing with bright colours and great detail. Great for everyday, or you can roll it up small to fit in your handbag for grocery shopping. Dimensions: Each bag is 41cm x 38cm (16 x 15) with long handles. Care instructions: Bags can be machine washed on a cool setting but repeated washing may fade the print. Do not iron directly on the print! askingfortrouble Fri, 04 May 2012 22:08:55 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3286890 http://folksy.com/items/3286890 Hello Cakeify - Kawaii Cupcake Tote Bag A cute letter set featuring Cakeify, the happy cupcake. 6 sheets of writing paper professionally printed with my watercolour painting of Cakeify on a collaged background. Comes with 3 matching pink envelopes. Dimensions: Sheets of paper are approximately 10.5cm x 14cm (6 x 4) in size, envelopes are C7 size (8.3cm x 11.2cm / 3.25" x 4.5" ). askingfortrouble Fri, 04 May 2012 22:09:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3286894 http://folksy.com/items/3286894 Cakeify Letter Set - kawaii writing paper and envelopes A brand new expanded edition of my popular guide to cute and crafty Tokyo. Heading to Japan? My shopping guide will help you plan your trip, with a focus on the best cute, crafty and creative places to visit. I have visited Japan three times and share my favourite shops, sights and tips in this handy zine. Packed full of information and photos, it includes detailed entries on the best shops for kawaii, fabric, washi, stationery, toys and homewares plus area guides to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, Fabric Town, Odaiba and Ueno and even mini-guides to Osaka and Kyoto. There's also details of fun places to visit like the Ghibli Museum, Design Festa and Parasite Museum and tips on visiting Japan. Get your copy and be introduced to places the mainstream guides won't tell you about. Dimensions: 32 pages, black and white photocopied with colour cover. A5 (6 x 8) in size. askingfortrouble Sat, 05 May 2012 11:24:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3287950 http://folksy.com/items/3287950 Tokyo Shopping Guide - travel zine Oddments is a series of zines pulling together various oddments of my recent writing and drawing. This is the book issue and covers all things book-related, from my favourite secondhand bookshops, best book finds, excerpts from a gentleman's guide to London and tales of semi-famous celebrities who signed The Visitor Book. It also includes a 4 page mini zine in colour all about a single day in my life. PDF Details The PDF is set up for viewing on screen in a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview, as well as on e-book readers. It can also be printed but as flat sheets, not as an assembled booklet. A link to download the files will be emailed to your order address within 48 hours of ordering. If you would like it sent to another address, just send me a message. askingfortrouble Sat, 05 May 2012 11:28:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3287978 http://folksy.com/items/3287978 Oddments 4 digital PDF zine - The Book Issue Oddments is a series of zines by pulling together various oddments of my recent writing and drawing. This handy set includes all 4 issues published so far, including 2 free zines not currently available on Folksy. You also save 50p on the total price! Set includes: Oddments 1 - Nintendo game reviews, Japan books, iPhone apps, what I wore drawings, recipe and more. Oddments 2 - Pumpkin on my Head: all about things I have worn on my head Oddments 3 - a collection of 2 years of what I wore outfit drawings Oddments 4 - the book issue: favourite book shops and book finds, tales from the visitor book, day in the life mini zine and more. See the individual listings in my shop for more information and images on issues 1 and 4. PDF Details Each PDF is set up for viewing on screen in a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview, as well as on e-book readers. They can also be printed but as flat sheets, not as assembled booklets. A link to download the zines will be emailed to your order address within 48 hours of ordering askingfortrouble Sat, 05 May 2012 11:37:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3288066 http://folksy.com/items/3288066 Oddments PDF Set - 4 Zines - writing and kawaii illustration A paper pack of my cute designs for origami and crafts These paper packs are perfect for origami fans with a selection of my original kawaii designs cut ready for folding. Each sheet is cut to the popular 15cm size and printed in full colour on glossy paper (reverse side is white). Also great for other crafty projects like scrapbooking, journalling, card-making and collage. Each pack contains eight sheets of paper in 4 designs: Cakeify & Friends, Cutie Fruity Friends, Kokeshi Flowers and Kawaii Balloons. Everything is packed inside a resealable cello bag. Dimensions: Each sheet is approximately 15cm square (6"). Copyright: Please note these papers are for personal use only - copyright is not transferred on purchase. askingfortrouble Sun, 06 May 2012 15:27:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3291846 http://folksy.com/items/3291846 Origami Paper Pack - 4 kawaii designs - 15cm square Make your gifts extra cute with my new wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat print of Cakeify and Friends in a blue square design on glossy white paper. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5" x 23.4"). Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only – tag, ribbon and rosettes are not included) askingfortrouble Mon, 07 May 2012 11:42:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3295090 http://folksy.com/items/3295090 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Cakeify and Friends Make your gifts extra special with my new wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat print of my vintage buttons design in candy colours – pink, red, turquoise and blue on glossy white paper. Dimensions: Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm / 16.5" x 23.4"). Shipping: Each sheet of wrapping paper will be sent folded to A4 size. If you prefer unfolded sheets, please contact me for a custom order with shipping tube – only one tube is required for up to 20 sheets in any design. Variations: You can choose 5 sheets in any of my designs for the same price. Just send me a message with your choices. Gift wrap sets with matching tags and stickers also available - see my shop for the listing. (wrapped parcel is for illustration only – tag, ribbon and rosettes are not included) askingfortrouble Mon, 07 May 2012 11:43:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3295102 http://folksy.com/items/3295102 5 sheets of Gift Wrap - Vintage Buttons A self-published book of writing, photography and illustration from my three trips to Japan. Japan is one of the most exciting countries on Earth, with an amazing mix of traditional culture and kawaii (cute) craziness. I share my experiences of three trips to Japan through writing, photos and cute illustrations. Contents: - What I Wore in Japan - Trip 1: Japan (March 2006) - My A to Z of Japan - Trip 1: Photos - Trip 2: Ten Days in Tokyo (October 2007) - Trip 2: Photos - Trip 3: Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo (October 2010) - Trip 3: Photos - Souvenir Stampers - Tips for visiting Japan - What I Ate in Japan - Japan Reading and Resources - Shopping Guide - What I Bought in Japan Dimensions: The book is 7.5 (19.1cm) square with a glossy cardboard cover. Contains 67 pages printed in full colour. Please note: This book is self-published through Lulu.com. If you live outside the UK, it may be cheaper to buy direct as they offer regional printing and shipping worldwide. Variations: A downloadable PDF version of this book is also available for e-readers. Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 08 May 2012 08:38:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3298978 http://folksy.com/items/3298978 Kawaii Japan book - travel writing, photography and illustration Do you love buttons? Then these coasters are just what you need to pretty up your afternoon tea. Each square coaster is made from clear acrylic with a beveled edge and contains pieces of my wrapping paper featuring drawings of my favourite vintage buttons in candy colours on glossy white paper. Two pieces are used so there's a design on both sides. Dimensions: Coasters are approximately 9cm (3.5) square. Variations: Pattern placement may vary from images shown. askingfortrouble Sat, 12 May 2012 08:52:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3314818 http://folksy.com/items/3314818 Vintage Buttons Coaster Say hello in the cutest way possible! These cards feature my original illustration of a cute bunny and panda professionally printed on white folded card. Bunny and Panda are characters from the cutest blog on the interweb, Super Cute Kawaii!, and they also pop up inside the card to brighten up your message. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save £1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Wed, 16 May 2012 09:20:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3330374 http://folksy.com/items/3330374 Super Cute Kawaii Card - Hello Bunny & Panda Pick and mix your own choice of ten gift tags from all my designs! If you want to stock up on gift tags, you can now pick out your favourites without having to buy a gift wrap set. Each tag is printed in full colour on white card with natural twine for hanging. Dimensions: Each tag is approximately 4.5cm x 5cm (1.75 x 2) in size. Make your choices: Message me or leave a note at checkout with your choices, or I'll send one of each design. Designs available: Cakeify (cupcake), Jammie Dodger, Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Girl, Orange, Pear, Kokeshi, Lucky Cat, Balloon (yellow), Balloon (green). askingfortrouble Thu, 17 May 2012 09:28:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3334638 http://folksy.com/items/3334638 Gift Tags Variety Pack - choose your TEN favourites! Cute wooden pancake brooches with laser engraving. This little kawaii pancake is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Laser cut from Beech Plywood to my design with laser-engraved details and a yellow pat of butter. A brooch pin is attached securely on the back so he can come everywhere with you, on your coat or bag! Care instructions: Brooches will stand up to a light shower but keep them away from heavy downpours and washing machines! Dimensions: Brooches are approximately 35mm x 35mm (1.5" x 1.5") in size and 3mm (0.1") thick and come packaged in a little bag ready for gifting. Variations: As these brooches are made from wood there may be some slight variation in the colouring and texture. askingfortrouble Thu, 17 May 2012 15:52:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3336522 http://folksy.com/items/3336522 Kawaii Wooden Pancake Brooch Make someone’s day with a pretty geisha card. These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration featuring a geisha girl in burgundy kimono standing under the blossom. The blossom pattern is also repeated inside the card to frame your message. Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save 1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 22 May 2012 08:37:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2630297 http://folksy.com/items/2630297 Japanese Geisha - kawaii card Cute up your gifts in a Japanese style with kokeshi wrapping paper! Each sheet features a full colour repeat of kokeshi and cat-keshi in a flower pattern on a swirly blue background professionally printed on glossy white paper. This gift wrap set includes 2 sheets of wrapping paper, Kokeshi and Cat tags and matching stickers, all packaged in a cello bag. You can use one sheet now and have the other on hand for last minute gifts! Each sheet is A2 in size (42cm x 59.4cm or 16.5" x 23.4"). askingfortrouble Tue, 22 May 2012 08:38:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2610121 http://folksy.com/items/2610121 Gift Wrap Set with tags and stickers - Kokeshi Flowers Celebrate the year of the volcano with these cute cards! Volcanoes are back in the new with our dear Icelandic friends Eyjafjallajokull and Grimsvotn causing lots of travel woes throughout the world. Use these cute cards to wish 'bon voyage' and good luck to friends heading off on holiday, or to commiserate or apologise for volcano-related upsets. Or just because volcanoes are awesome! These cards are professionally printed with my original illustration of a sad volcano erupting with happy lava. Glossy card with a greyscale print inside with a little ash cloud for you to write a personal message from the volcano! Dimensions: Cards are a little smaller than A6 (10.5cm x 14cm / 5.8 x 4) in size and come with a matching envelope. Choose any two cards in my range and save 1! Check my shop for the listing. askingfortrouble Tue, 22 May 2012 08:38:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2624729 http://folksy.com/items/2624729 Kawaii Volcano Card Tiny cards that are perfect to dash off a little note to a friend, or to add to a gift. Set of 2 little folded thank you cards professionally printed with my original illustrations of a buzzy bee and a happy tulip. Full colour print front and inside with lots of room for your message. Dimensions: Cards are approximately 9cm x 5cm (3.5 x 2) with matching translucent tracing paper envelopes. askingfortrouble Tue, 22 May 2012 08:39:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2610129 http://folksy.com/items/2610129 Tiny Thank You Cards - set of 2 Tiny cards that are perfect to dash off a little note to a friend, or to add to a gift. These adorable little minicards feature a scan of my watercolour painting of Cakeify, the happy cupcake saying hello! The handmade feel continues inside the card where you'll find Cakeify on a wallpaper and watercolour paper collage background. Each set of 2 little folded cards are professionally printed front and inside with lots of room for your message. Dimensions: Cards are approximately 9cm x 5cm (3.5 x 2) with matching translucent tracing paper envelopes. askingfortrouble Tue, 22 May 2012 08:39:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2625681 http://folksy.com/items/2625681 Tiny Cakeify Cards - Hello! Cute up your mobile with a little Bread Slice! These adorable new charms are printed in full colour on to shiny acrylic and ready to hang from your phone, camera, Nintendo DS or anywhere else you can think of. The phone loop is removable so you can also thread in a chain for a necklace or a split ring for you keys! Dimensions: Each laser cut printed acrylic charm is approximately 25mm (1") high with a removable brown phone loop. (iPhone is for size guide only) askingfortrouble Sun, 27 May 2012 08:28:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2650769 http://folksy.com/items/2650769 SALE - Bread Slice - Kawaii Phone Charm Cute up your mobile with Cakeify, the happy cupcake! These adorable new charms are printed in full colour on to shiny acrylic and ready to hang from your phone, camera, Nintendo DS or anywhere else you can think of. The phone loop is removable so you can also thread in a chain for a necklace or a split ring for your keys! Each laser cut printed acrylic charm is approximately 25mm (1") high with a removable red phone loop. (iPhone is for size guide only) askingfortrouble Sun, 27 May 2012 08:29:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2640569 http://folksy.com/items/2640569 SALE - Cakeify Phone Charm - Happy Cupcake