About

 

Asking For Trouble is the crafty pseudonym of Marceline Smith, an artist and designer based in Glasgow, Scotland. I have a degree in Printmaking from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and have been making things all my life, from collages and prints to experimenting with fabric and felt.

Asking For Troubleís handmade collection includes fabric purses, tote bags, felt flower brooches, vintage ribbon keyrings, covered notebooks and customized bags and purses, all of which mix up modern and cute patterns with vintage materials and traditional designs. Everything is made with care and love with hand stitched detailing and materials sourced from around the world.

The current range is very much inspired by Japan and my visits there, trying to take in everything from the sensory overload of Tokyo's kawaii toyshops to Kyoto's beautiful temples and gardens. I use handmade Japanese paper (washi), vintage and new Japanese fabric and Chiyogami patterns in my work and also love vintage patterns, rescuing jacquard ribbon, buttons and fabric from charity shops and car boot sales to be brought up to date with a modern cute twist.

My work has been displayed in The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, The Park Gallery in Falkirk, Timespan Gallery in Sutherland and NB Gallery in Wiltshire.

I am a founding member of the Glasgow Craft Mafia, a collective of independent artists and designers dedicated to promoting handmade crafts both locally and internationally.

I also work as a web designer and photographer. You can view my portfolio at www.marcelinesmith.com

Enquiries and wholesale

I am always interested in wholesale or SOR orders. Email me at hello AT askingfortrouble.org for my prices. If you have any other queries, get in touch or have a look at my frequently asked questions page. You can also download my press pack:

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Credits

Photo of me by Bartosz Madejski