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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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Pink paper notepad with container of Acrylograph pens. Faux calligraphy “hello” lettered on the paper.
06/30/24 5 min read
Fun and Bold Paint Pen Lettering Techniques

Hi Friends! Sarah here, from the Archer & Olive Ambassador team and SHEdesignsKC over on Instagram. Today I’m so excited to talk about one of my passions - lettering!! And more specifically, today is all about Acrylograph lettering! When I started my first bullet journal in 2019, I wanted it...

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Hand Lettering Months and Days in your Bullet Journal | Free Lettering Worksheet!
12/30/23 4 min read
Hand Lettering Months and Days in your Bullet Journal | Free Lettering Worksheet!

Hi again, I'm Naina, and today I am sharing some creative layouts and different ways to write or handletter the days of the week and the months in your planner or bullet journal. I will share decorative monthly cover pages with hand lettered months, and quick and simple weekly spreads. Make sure to grab the free lettering practice worksheet!

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Hand Lettering Ideas For Your Bullet Journal Headers + Quotes
03/31/23 6 min read
Hand Lettering Ideas For Your Bullet Journal Headers + Quotes

Do you want different lettering types in your bullet journal? I will show how I use fun lettering font ideas in bullet journal spreads, and help you start hand lettering if you are a beginner. Use these lettering styles for bullet journal quotes, bullet journal headers and more! Read on to find lots of hand lettering inspiration!

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How To Learn Calligraphy With Brush Pens - Beginner Hand Lettering Tips and Drills
03/19/23 8 min read
How To Learn Calligraphy With Brush Pens - Beginner Hand Lettering Tips and Drills

Hi! I'm going to show you how to use brush pens for brush calligraphy. This beginner's hand lettering tutorial will help you learn brush pen calligraphy (also called brush lettering) from zero with lettering exercises that are basic for modern calligraphy such a lettering drills. Get the free lettering template to practice!

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5 Tips for Maintaining and Improving Your Lettering Practice
02/12/23 9 min read
5 Tips for Maintaining and Improving Your Lettering Practice

Hello! Today I'm talking about how to keep your daily lettering practice going when you don’t feel motivated or have much time. Maintaining hand lettering practice is the hardest part of learning. I'll give some hand lettering for beginners tips, and make sure to grab the free hand lettering practice sheets pdf for practice!

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Hand Lettering Tutorial For Each Month In Your Bullet Journal
07/01/21 2 min read
Hand Lettering Tutorial For Each Month In Your Bullet Journal

Did my last blogpost I was trying to motivate you to start practicing your brush lettering in your bullet journal. Did I succeed? Are you having fun practicing hand lettering weekdays?  If yes, you rock! I’m rewarding you by bringing you more FREE worksheets to continue your hand lettering journey:...

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Hand Lettering Tutorial For Weeklies In Your Bullet Journal
06/17/21 2 min read
Hand Lettering Tutorial For Weeklies In Your Bullet Journal

Hey you! Yes you! Fellow bullet journal enthousiast!! Are you ready to spice up your bullet journal set up with fancy hand lettering headers? This blogpost is for you then!  Hi! It’s Kate from @journalwithkate on Instagram and with this blogpost I’m encouraging you to start practicing your hand lettering!...

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Cursive Handwriting Tutorial + Free Printable - In DUTCH
05/01/21 2 min read
Cursive Handwriting Tutorial + Free Printable - In DUTCH

Hi allemaal! Kate van @journalwithkate met weer een Nederlandse blog! Dit keer over het oefenen van het cursieve handschrift. Ik noem het ook wel de monolint versie van het Copperplate kalligrafie. Ik ben al enige tijd bezig met het verbeteren van mijn handschrift en ik vind het leuk om me steeds meer te...

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Practice your Handwriting with Acrylographs - DUTCH
03/10/21 2 min read
Practice your Handwriting with Acrylographs - DUTCH

Hi allemaal! Kate van @journalwithkate hiermee een tweede Nederlandse blog! Heb jij altijd al jouw handschrift willen verbeteren? Dan is deze blogpost voor jou! Volg onderstaande stappen en jouw handschrift verbeterd binnen no time! Je hebt slechts geduld en tijd nodig om verbetering te zien. Oefening baart kunst! Een tijdje geleden ben...

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Spooky October Bullet Journal Spread
10/23/20 1 min read
Spooky October Bullet Journal Spread

Hi friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here to show you my spooky October bullet journal spread! It’s been a busy month for me so far, so if you’re like me and haven’t created your October cover page, here is some inspiration for you!   Materials you’ll need: Archer and Olive A5...

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Bullet Journal Ideas: Fall Theme
09/26/20 2 min read
Bullet Journal Ideas: Fall Theme

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with some bullet journal ideas and inspiration for you! This autumnal bullet journal theme is a beautiful way to decorate your bullet journal and add little fall touches to your weekly spreads or your bujo cover page. You don't have to be inherently talented...

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Thanksgiving Gratitude Log Tutorial
09/20/20 1 min read
Thanksgiving Gratitude Log Tutorial

Hi friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here! Thanksgiving is coming up so I wanted to create a gratitude log in my bullet journal! Being grateful has many health benefits, including increased mental and physical health and increasing your self-esteem. Making a list of what your grateful for will help get you...

Adrienne Castleton
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