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5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club
05/31/25 5 min read

5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club

Not sure how to use your new kit club subscription? Elizabeth (@thejoyfulsojourn) is here to show you 5 different bullet journal or planner layouts that are fun decorate with your monthly kit club!

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Scrapbook Guide: How to Create Your First Scrapbook Page Step by Step
03/15/26 3 min read
Scrapbook Guide: How to Create Your First Scrapbook Page Step by Step

Hi! I’m Martje. I love preserving memories in creative ways, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through how to create your very first scrapbook page, step by step without pressure, perfection, or complicated rules.

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How Bullet Journaling Can Help You Stop Doomscrolling and Start Creating Again
01/31/26 3 min read
How Bullet Journaling Can Help You Stop Doomscrolling and Start Creating Again

Hi! I’m Martje, and today I want to help you break free from doomscrolling with mindful bullet journaling! Discover how a mood tracker and weekly spread can support your mental health, help you reflect, and bring structure and creativity back into your everyday life.

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Pocket Layout in Archer and Olive Dated Planner
01/18/26 2 min read
New Year Goal Setting Using the Archer and Olive Dated Planners

Hi, Nolana here! Today we will be creating a goal setting layout in your planner or bullet journal for the first quarter of the year! This easy goal setting layout will help you begin the year with intention and clarity.

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End-of-Year Recap Pages For Your Journal
11/15/25 6 min read
End-of-Year Recap Pages For Your Journal

Hi friend, Elizabeth here with a playful way to recap your life at years-end in your notebooks and planners. Using a waterfall-style page display and coordinated washi and stickers, we’ll have the perfect set-up for reflection at the end of the year!

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How To Create and Use A Monthly Goal Spread
09/07/25 3 min read
How To Create and Use A Monthly Goal Spread

Hello, Keisha here. Today we are creating a monthly goals page. A monthly goals page can be a fun and helpful way to keep track of your personal goals on a monthly basis. I will be sharing what a monthly goals page is, what tools I use to create it, and how I designed the page.

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Creating An About Me Page In Your Journal
04/13/25 3 min read
Creating An About Me Page In Your Journal

Hello, Keisha here. In this blog I will be sharing what an all about me page is, what tools I use to create it, and how I designed the page. Let's get into it!

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Collage Playlist for your Junk Journal
04/05/25 3 min read
Collage Playlist for your Junk Journal

Hi, Gracie here! Music is one of my favorite things to include in my junk journal. Whether it’s illustrating lyrics from my current favorite song, making collages of my favorite artists, or making a visual interpretation of a playlist, music is always finding its way into my journals. Here I’ll be showing you how I incorporate collaging stationery bits with my favorite songs of the moment to create a collage playlist for your junk journal.

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Plan Your Spring Cleaning Using Your Bullet Journal
03/08/25 3 min read
Plan Your Spring Cleaning Using Your Bullet Journal

Hi everyone, my name is Delphine. Even though spring is still far, far away where I live, I’m ready for the days to get longer and warmer, for the snow to melt and the flowers to bloom… and my home is desperately ready for its annual spring cleaning. Let’s start planning all of this cleaning using our bullet journal!

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Setting Up a Mini Travel Journal
02/15/25 4 min read
Setting Up a Mini Travel Journal

Hi, I’m Gracie! As I’ve been planning for travel coming up this year, I have decided to set up a new travel journal in a miniature pocket size notebook which is the perfect size to slip in your hand bag or carry-on and carry around the world! See my set up here.

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How To Keep Up With Your Bullet Journal
01/18/25 3 min read
How To Keep Up With Your Bullet Journal

Hi, Delphine here. The beginning of the year is usually synonymous with creating new goals, and sometimes we can get quite… ambitious. Creating extensive themes, paintings or doodles can take up a lot of time and might discourage you to continue to journal. So today, we’ll be looking at ways to simplify your bullet journal in order for you to keep up with this habit!

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5 Tips for Using Alcohol Markers in Journals
01/04/25 7 min read
5 Tips for Using Alcohol Markers in Journals

Hi, I'm Ian! Today, I’m excited to share tips on how to effectively incorporate alcohol markers into your journal. It’s no secret that alcohol marker ink tends to bleed through pages and create ghosting. Together let’s explore how to harness their blending capabilities and even turn bleeding and ghosting into creative opportunities!

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How To Set Up A Memory Keeping Journal Spread
12/07/24 3 min read
How To Set Up A Memory Keeping Journal Spread

Hello Keisha here! Today we’re creating a memory journal in the Archer & Olive 8X8 sized square journal. This memory keeping journal will help you capture those special moments each month. I will be sharing three amazing ways to document your memorable moments with hand drawn art, words and photos.

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