Hi everyone, it’s Delphine (@delphinesjournal) from the Archer and Olive (@archerandolive) ambassador team. We all know creativity is not always constant. Some months, you’re filled with ideas, whereas others you’re stuck with a creative block. If you’re feeling uninspired, don’t worry; in today’s blog, I’ll be giving four tips that might help you get unstuck and excited to create again.
Supplies
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An Archer & Olive bullet journal
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Any supply you want (this can include a fineliner, brush pens, like the Calliograph pens, themed planning kits and more!)
Lean into seasonal themes
When in doubt, follow the seasons! Honestly, seasonal themes are reliable, can be endlessly reused and actually reflect what’s going on around you.
It’s summer? Think ice cream, desert landscapes, seashells or tropical islands. It’s autumn? Incorporate fallings leaves, cozy sweaters or dive into light academia with vintage books and light beige collages. In winter, try snowflakes and winter wonderland, holiday magic or a dark academia aesthetic. And when spring is slowly arriving, it’s time for flowers, bunnies, garden or picnic themes!
Inspired by illustrations on Pinterest
Save posts that inspire you
Whenever you’re browsing through social media, make sure to save the posts that inspire you (you can even create different folders for specific themes or aesthetics). When feeling uninspired, you can look back at the curated bundles and hopefully it sparks a new idea! If you choose to recreate a theme though, don’t forget to tag the creator on social media!
Inspired by @amandarachlee
Put your own spin on classic themes
Some themes are bullet journal classics… they’re well known and can be easily adaptable. So if you’re feeling uninspired, put your spin on one of these themes, which I think have made it to the classic status:
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Coffee or tea
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Books
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Plants (trees or house plants)
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Flowers (sunflowers, cherry blossoms, etc.)
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Magic
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Your favourite movie or TV show, ideally with a strong visual identity (Lord of the Rings, Friends, Mean Girls etc.)
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Desserts (pastries, donuts or cakes)
Even thought you’ve already created one of these themes, you can still reinvent it by changing the color palette or the aesthetic! For example, if you already created a warm coffee theme, try a black-and-white minimalist aesthetic.
Inspired by @amandarachlee @ivanajournals & @jennaillustrated
Watch the YouTube video below to see some of my takes on these classic themes!
Get a Kit Club subscription
The Archer & Olive Kit Club is pretty much your best friend when inspiration isn’t coming, because it does the heavy lifting for you. You’ll find perfectly curated stationery items, like paper, stickers, washi tape and more, to help you create a cohesive monthly theme. However,if you want to try it out, you can still purchase some themed planning kits separately!
Printable
Download the printable below where you can list all your theme ideas as they pop in your head!
Remember, creative blocks are temporary! If you end up using one of these tips, please tag @archerandolive, #AOShare and #archerandolive! You can also read this blog on quick cover page ideas. And don’t forget to let us know which of these tips was the most helpful.
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