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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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Breaking in the Spine of Your Notebook + Bullet Journal Care Printable
05/13/21 3 min read
Breaking in the Spine of Your Notebook + Bullet Journal Care Printable

Hello everyone! Erin Floto of @erinflotodesigns (on all social media) here to discuss one of the absolute most important steps to beginning your bullet journal journey- opening your notebook. I know I know, it sounds silly but there is actually a proper way to open in your notebook and that is called breaking in the spine. In this blog, I’ll show you how to break in the spine without actually breaking the spine and ripping your beautiful notebook in half.

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5 Different Types of To-Do Lists for School + Free Printable!
09/15/20 5 min read
5 Different Types of To-Do Lists for School + Free Printable!

Hello, I am Susan from @study.susan. I am going to show you how to make five different types of to-do lists in your bullet journal and/or notepad that will help you get organized for the new school year. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the amount of homework, projects,...

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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...

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Journaling Prompts And Challenges To Keep You Creative At Home
04/15/20 5 min read
Journaling Prompts And Challenges To Keep You Creative At Home

Most people around the world right now are being advised to stay at home, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been finding it difficult to keep on top of things and stay creative. For other people, maybe you’re now having to teach your children at home, or you’re...

Hayley Remde
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All The Inspiration You Need To Bring Spring Into Your Journal
03/16/20 5 min read
All The Inspiration You Need To Bring Spring Into Your Journal

All The Inspiration You Need To Bring Spring Into Your Journal It’s nearly spring here in the UK, but if anything it’s still getting colder each week! From what I see online, we’ve all been having longer winters lately, so I decided I needed some inspiration to bring spring into...

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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...

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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...

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Getting Starting in a Kraft Notebook- (Releasing January 30th!)
01/24/20 5 min read
Getting Starting in a Kraft Notebook- (Releasing January 30th!)

Hey everyone! Erin Floto here from Erin Floto Designs. I’m extremely excited to be writing about this topic today because I feel as if I have been waiting for this Kraft dot grid notebook since the Blackout notebook came to realization. They are finally being released January 30th! To give...

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How To Make a Notebook For Your Mental Health
12/11/19 4 min read
How To Make a Notebook For Your Mental Health

Bullet journaling is more than trackers and productivity. Your notebook can be your best friend, your therapist, and your happy place. Join me as we explore how my writing system is set up with my mental health in mind.

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Keep On Budget When Buying Gifts This Holiday With The Help Of Your Bullet Journal
12/09/19 5 min read
Keep On Budget When Buying Gifts This Holiday With The Help Of Your Bullet Journal

The holiday period is nearly upon us, meaning most of you will be planning and buy gifts. I personally celebrate Christmas in the UK, but maybe you celebrate another holiday that you need to budget for? And if you don’t celebrate any holidays throughout the year, maybe this blog can...

Hayley Remde
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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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