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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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Gift Guide for the Artsy Friend
10/29/25 5 min read
Gift Guide for the Artsy Friend

Hi, I’m Gracie! The holiday gifting season is coming up, and maybe you’re stuck on ideas. Got an artsy friend in your life? Crafty daughter? Creative gal who loves to DIY? Here is my fool-proof gift guide for the artsy friend, whether you want to hand make your presents this holiday season, or you’re looking for the perfect gift to find online in any price range.

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Full Reveal of the 2026 Dated Planners and Everyday Restocks
10/08/25 5 min read
Full Reveal of the 2026 Dated Planners and Everyday Restocks

Our Everyday Collection coming on Friday, October 10th with 2026 Dated Planners, new dot grid notebooks, blank notebooks, lined notebooks and stationery accessories! 

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Thanksgiving Journal Ideas with Pockets
09/28/25 4 min read
Thanksgiving Journal Ideas with Pockets

Hello! Valerie here to inspire you with Thanksgiving ideas and pages for planning the holiday. A holiday gathering like Thanksgiving takes some planning. I’m keeping it flexible by adding journal pockets for lists for menu items, Thanksgiving activities to do together, and who to invite to come. Let's get started!

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What is Decorative Planning + How To Get Started
09/27/25 3 min read
What is Decorative Planning + How To Get Started

Hello, Keisha here. Today we will be decorative planning in our Archer & Olive planners. I will be sharing what decorative planning is, what tools I use to create it, and how I designed the weekly planning page.

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A5 Notebook from the Summer 2025 Subscription Box: Marigold color with white debossing images of tree, bee hive, bees
09/21/25 7 min read
12+ Ideas to Overcome Colored Paper Fear!

Hi friend, Elizabeth here! Today we’re jumping into the gorgeous lavender pages from the 2025 June subscription box! I’m sharing 12 unique layouts plus a bonus idea, to get you inspired (and maybe a little less intimidated) to break into your colored paper journal!

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Three Easy Holiday Card Ideas
09/20/25 3 min read
Three Easy Holiday Card Ideas

Hi, Delphine here. With the holiday season coming soon, I wanted to share three easy and festive card ideas that you can recreate for your loved ones. Handmade cards are such a great way to show how much you care, and they can be personalized to your liking. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, grab your supplies and let’s create holiday cards together!

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Using Stationery to Lower My Screen Time
09/14/25 5 min read
Using Stationery to Lower My Screen Time

I’m Gracie, and I’ll be sharing ways I use stationery to lower my screen time. It can feel tempting to make every part of your life digital. Online meetings? Email? Digital calendar? Even the notes app on your phone? I want to share some of the ways you can go back to analog using stationery. 

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Overcoming Anxiety of Starting a New Notebook
09/13/25 3 min read
Overcoming Anxiety of Starting a New Notebook

Do you ever feel hesitant starting to put words or marks in your new, pristine notebook? I have, and after asking some people about it, I found I'm not alone. Do you need some ideas for breaking through the hesitancy to begin in a pristine, beautiful notebook? In this post you will find some easy ways to push past the apprehension or even fear of 'ruining' such a beautiful journal. 

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FULL REVEAL Of The Archer & Olive 2025 Halloween Collection
09/08/25 9 min read
FULL REVEAL Of The Archer & Olive 2025 Halloween Collection

Embrace the twilight and discover the captivating and mystical designs coming in our 2025 Halloween Collection: Moonshade, launching Wednesday, September 10th at 9am CT!

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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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Setting Up A 30 Day Challenge Spread
09/06/25 4 min read
Setting Up A 30 Day Challenge Spread

Hi friend, Elizabeth here. Today I'm setting up a few pages dedicated to a 30 day step challenge! It includes a place for tracking my steps, a journaling page for noting why I'm taking on the challenge, and a space for logging how I feel at the start and finish of the challenge. Let’s get into it!

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10 Weekly Spread Layouts for your Bullet Journal
08/31/25 4 min read
10 Weekly Spread Layouts for your Bullet Journal

Hi, it’s Delphine here. If you started journaling recently, or if you’ve been feeling a little bit uninspired to create different weekly layouts, let’s explore 10 different ways to set up your week in your bullet journal! 

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