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Bullet Journal Plant Care Tracker
04/29/20 1 min read
Bullet Journal Plant Care Tracker

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with a plant care tracker, for all of us who just wish we had green thumbs (me included).  To recreate this spread, you'll need: Your Archer + Olive Dot Grid Notebook (I have the A5 size) A black and a white gel pen (sizes...

Liz Gray
Liz Gray
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Watercolor Tutorial: Moon Phases Illustration
04/10/20 2 min read
Watercolor Tutorial: Moon Phases Illustration

Hello and welcome back to the Archer and Olive blog. It's Nabaa from @whimsicial.doodles! For today's post, I have some watercolor fun planned out :) Lately, one of my favorite things to paint has been the moon. I doodle them all across my journal. So today, we're working on a...

Nabaa Afridi
Nabaa Afridi
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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...

Liz Gray
Liz Gray
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Bullet Journal Theme: Green And Gold
03/18/20 1 min read
Bullet Journal Theme: Green And Gold

Hello! Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles here with an easy new theme for your bullet journal! This time it's all about highlighting green and gold. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll have seen my March Theme - and today, I'm going to take you through the process of creating the cover...

Nabaa Afridi
Nabaa Afridi
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Three Easy Spreads to Set Up Your Bullet Journal
03/13/20 1 min read
Three Easy Spreads to Set Up Your Bullet Journal

Hi friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here to share three easy spreads you can create to set up your bullet journal! I’ve been loving my Archer and Olive A5 Kraft Paper Notebook and I’ve decided to use it for my next bullet journal! The best thing about Archer and Olive notebooks are...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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Bullet Journal Ideas: Birthday Tracker
03/09/20 1 min read
Bullet Journal Ideas: Birthday Tracker

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with some bullet journal inspiration! This birthday tracker should help you stay organized when it comes to days, gifts, and parties throughout the year.   In lieu of the standard "happy birthday", I titled this page with a cheeky "yay, you were born!" and will go over a few of the steps...

Liz Gray
Liz Gray
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How To Make a Mandala Artwork In the Blackout Sketchbook
02/24/20 4 min read
How To Make a Mandala Artwork In the Blackout Sketchbook

Hello my Lovelies! Thank you so much for visiting. This is Payal Sinha, the artist behind @thesimplyaesthetic. I just wanted to take some time and quickly show you guys how I used the Blackout Sketchbook from Archer&Olive to create an easy peasy Mandala Artwork. The Blackout Sketchbook can be your best companion...

Guest Blogger
Guest Blogger
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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...

Liz Gray
Liz Gray
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Valentine Floral Heart Tutorial
02/03/20 1 min read
Valentine Floral Heart Tutorial

Hello friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here! Valentine's Day is just around the corner so today I'm going to share a tutorial on how to create a valentine floral heart illustration in my NEW Archer and Olive Kraft Paper Dot Grid Notebook! This notebook was just released and it is AMAZING!...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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5 Ways To Bring The Night Sky Into Your Bullet Journal
01/13/20 3 min read
5 Ways To Bring The Night Sky Into Your Bullet Journal

There is something so beautiful and calming about the night sky. The twinkling stars, the blanket of darkness bringing peace and where I live the dropping temperature makes evenings on the sofa wrapped up in blankets extra cosy. Maybe it’s because I’m a night owl, but late evening is my...

Hayley Remde
Hayley Remde
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2020 Bullet Journal Cover Page
01/06/20 1 min read
2020 Bullet Journal Cover Page

Hi friends, it's Liz from @thegraytergood here with a fun tutorial + cover page idea to kick off a creative new year for all of us. I'll be going over adding drop shade to your letters, which is one of my most frequently asked questions, and show you how you can...

Liz Gray
Liz Gray
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Winter Painting Tutorial and First Impressions of the Archer and Olive Watercolour Journal
12/23/19 4 min read
Winter Painting Tutorial and First Impressions of the Archer and Olive Watercolour Journal

So, I know I’m a little bit behind on the times here but I’ve finally had a bit of time to play around with the Archer and Olive watercolour journal, and let me start by saying I’m IN LOVE. I’ve always used watercolour in my journals, even though they’re not...

Hayley Remde
Hayley Remde
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