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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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Beginner Brush Pen Calligraphy with Calliographs
12/21/24 3 min read
Beginner Brush Pen Calligraphy with Calliographs

Hi, Delphine here! If you’ve been wanting to add calligraphy to your 2025 bullet journal spreads but you don’t know where to start, this blog is for you! We’ll be using the Calliographs, which are double sided brush pens, to practice basic strokes, create an alphabet and play with lettering variations. Let’s start 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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Planning For Baby: The Bujo Spread You Need If You're Pregnant
04/03/21 2 min read
Planning For Baby: The Bujo Spread You Need If You're Pregnant

Hello friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here to share the bullet journal spread you need if you're expecting a baby! I'm currently pregnant and have a few more weeks until my little one arrives, and I am in full blown nesting mode! These pages will help you keep track of everything you want to...

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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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How to Practice Faux Calligraphy + FREE PRINTABLE
08/13/20 2 min read
How to Practice Faux Calligraphy + FREE PRINTABLE

Hi loves! It's Kate from @journalwithkate and I'm back with lettering tips! This blog post is all about faking it until you make it! If you want to learn how to get the look of brush lettering without the need for any fancy tools or previous knowledge and access to...

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Instagram To Do List + How To Grow An Audience
08/01/20 5 min read
Instagram To Do List + How To Grow An Audience

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with an Instagram to-do list + tips for your social media success. Not only have these tips helped me grow a following of 200k+, but it's a community of kind, caring, and authentic people that I'm proud to have in my little corner of...

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When in Quarantine: Lettering + Doodles to help you cope
03/31/20 1 min read
When in Quarantine: Lettering + Doodles to help you cope

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with some illustration prompts and a calming process video to hopefully help y'all relax a bit during this strange, stressful time in our world.    To recreate this illustration, you'll need: Your Archer + Olive Dot Grid Notebook (I have the A5 size) A...

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February Bullet Journal Theme
02/10/20 2 min read
February Bullet Journal Theme

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with a non pink OR red theme idea for your February bullet journal!   My IG community helped me choose postage stamps for this month's cover page, a bit of a nod to vintage love letters and the romance that is typically associated with this...

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New Year Inspirational Quote For Your Bullet Journal
12/05/19 2 min read
New Year Inspirational Quote For Your Bullet Journal

Hi again, friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here for my last blog post of 2019! Did the new decade sneak up super quickly on you too? I'm just now starting to think about setting up my 2020 bujo, and since I can't decide on one yet (should I pick this one or this one?)...

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Winter Bucket List
11/29/19 1 min read
Winter Bucket List

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with a fun bullet journal spread idea - a winter bucket list! I had intended for this to last me all winter long, but I started adding things I wanted to do and they all ended up being Christmas activities sooooo I just rolled with...

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Holiday Bullet Journal Spread
11/13/19 1 min read
Holiday Bullet Journal Spread

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with *gasp* a COLORED bullet journal spread idea for y'all! I've finally felt inspired to use a little bit more than black and white in my journal, and what better time to add a pop of red than the Christmas season? As someone...

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Floral Lettering Tutorial
10/30/19 2 min read
Floral Lettering Tutorial

Hello there! It's Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles and today I've got a super fun lettering tutorial for you!This illustration takes a little pre-planning but with the steps laid out below, you can create your own version! It might look complicated but once you pencil in your layout, you're more than halfway...

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