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What's Coming In 2023 for Archer and Olive
01/18/23 1 min read
What's Coming In 2023 for Archer and Olive

Hi everyone! It’s a new year, and just like you, Archer & Olive is getting organized. As well as revealing the items in the current launch, we would like to share what we have in store for 2023. 1. New Product Releases This year we will be heavily focusing on...

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How To Create A Vintage Inspired Collage Cluster And How To Use It
01/15/23 2 min read
How To Create A Vintage Inspired Collage Cluster And How To Use It

Hello! Today I wanted to do a creative activity: collage clusters! Specifically, vellum clusters! Vintage journaling, junk journaling, and collage style journaling are becoming very popular within the creative journaling community, and they can be used for journaling, bullet journal, pen pal letters, greeting cards and more!

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Cozy Self Care Doodles To Beat The Winter Blues
01/13/23 3 min read
Cozy Self Care Doodles To Beat The Winter Blues

Hello! This blog is full of easy doodle tutorials to help you beat the winter blues. Your bujo can be a great help to your mental health. I'll show you step by step doodle instructions on how to create self care doodle reminders, and provide you with a free doodle printable to help if you are a doodle beginner!

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What is Composting and How to Track it in Your Bullet Journal
01/12/23 6 min read
What is Composting and How to Track it in Your Bullet Journal

Hi! Today I'm sharing bullet journaling spreads and gardening bujo spreads that you may not have seen before. This time of year is perfect for planning how to create better soil for your garden. Today I’ll be walking through what is composting and how to track it using your bujo. These composting tips and bujo trackers will help you keep on top of composting in 2023!

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FULL REVEAL Of The A&O 2023 Valentine's Self-Care Box
01/09/23 1 min read
FULL REVEAL Of The A&O 2023 Valentine's Self-Care Box

Hi everyone! We are so excited to reveal all the items in the 2023 Valentine's Box: Ticket To My Heart. It will be launching on January 10, 2023! The Valentine's Box is a stand alone, one-off purchase box to treat yourself this month. The team was inspired by vintage amusement rides, love tunnels, ticket booths, and carnival lights. We hope each item brings some love to your self-care.

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How To Add Easy Doodles To Your Lettering + Quote Pages
01/08/23 4 min read
How To Add Easy Doodles To Your Lettering + Quote Pages

Hey! Today I’m going to show you how to add simple and cute doodles to your lettering composition. If hand lettering is not for you, this easy doodle tutorial can also be helpful in adding doodles to your bullet journal spreads. These beginner doodle ideas are great to add to hand lettered quotes and bujo quote pages!

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Creative Ways To Use Washi Tape In Your Bullet Journal
01/06/23 9 min read
Creative Ways To Use Washi Tape In Your Bullet Journal

Hi! Today I’m showing you 7 washi tape ideas for your bullet journal. If you've wondered about washi tape uses or how to use washi tape in bullet journal, read on. And if you are not into bullet journaling, these ideas with washi tape can also be used to decorate notebooks, planners, handmade cards, scrapbooking or even organizing craft supplies!

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How To Decorate A Mirror With Acrylic Paint Pens
01/05/23 6 min read
How To Decorate A Mirror With Acrylic Paint Pens

Have you ever come across those really pretty and aesthetic painted mirrors on Instagram or Pinterest? Have you been wanting to create a decorative mirror but  don’t know how?  Well, hop on in to learn how I create painted mirrors using the acrylic paint pens! I'm using the archer and olive acrylograph pens as they have an amazing range of colors. Let's decorate!

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How to Make an Easy Journal Pouch (No Sewing Machine Needed!)
01/01/23 9 min read
How to Make an Easy Journal Pouch (No Sewing Machine Needed!)

Today I’m going to show you how to make an incredible, DIY, customizable sleeve for your journal to help keep it protected while you’re on the go! Having a bullet journal cover not only protects your notebook, but it can keep you bullet journal supplies in one place! I hope you love this easy handmade journal cover as much as I do!

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Step by Step: Simple Mushroom Watercolor Doodles For Creative Wellness
12/30/22 3 min read
Step by Step: Simple Mushroom Watercolor Doodles For Creative Wellness

Hi! Today I’m doing a step-by-step watercolor tutorial for a watercolor sketchbook spread.  If you haven’t tried watercolor before, it can be a bit daunting to get started, but I'll give you some tips to make the process easy and stress-free. Art and creativity are a great way to boost your mood and relax, so I hope this watercolor tutorial helps you get started!

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Mindful Drawing Activity: How to Draw Abstract Patterns Step-by-Step
12/29/22 9 min read
Mindful Drawing Activity: How to Draw Abstract Patterns Step-by-Step

Are you looking for an easy mindful drawing activity? I suggest drawing some abstract pattern art! This easy step-by-step tutorial about how to easily create abstract patterns will help you with creative wellness. These simple easy to draw shapes turn into the most amazing abstract art! Grab your acrylic paint pens and get started!

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List of 50+ spread ideas
12/27/22 16 min read
50+ Useful Bullet Journal Spread Ideas For Parents

Looking for ways to organize your family? A bullet journal for parents can be an essential tool. In this blog I will share over 50 bullet journal ideas for parents. From bujo trackers to memory keeping spreads, to do lists to school spreads, I hope I can provide bujo inspiration for your parent bullet journal set up.

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