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How To Blend And Create Gradients with Acrylic Paint Pens
03/01/22 2 min read
How To Blend And Create Gradients with Acrylic Paint Pens

Hey guys! It’s Chloe again from @bulletjournalbychloe and I’m showing you today how to use paint pens to create a gradient. I'll show you the best way I like to create gradients using my acrylographs. Make sure to check out the free printable at the end for you to practise...

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Tips and Tricks for Using Watercolor in Your Bullet Journal
02/27/22 9 min read
Tips and Tricks for Using Watercolor in Your Bullet Journal

Hello, everyone! I’m Quinn from zquinns_art on Instagram. And if you’ve seen some of my posts, you know I definitely enjoy using watercolor.  I originally bought my first Archer and Olive journal because I learned that the thick and high quality pages stood up to watercolor well. As someone who...

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How To Trace In A Notebook With Thick Pages | Bullet Journal Quote Page Tutorial
02/25/22 2 min read
How To Trace In A Notebook With Thick Pages | Bullet Journal Quote Page Tutorial

 Hi Friends!  It’s Rose here from @littlemissrose on Instagram and YouTube .  I’m so excited to share with you this hack I learnt to trace any font (or image) into your Archer & Olive notebook. As you know, Archer & Olive notebooks are high quality and have 160gsm paper in...

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First Look - Spring Collection 2022 Launch
02/20/22 4 min read
First Look - Spring Collection 2022 Launch

Hi everyone! Last year people really enjoyed our blog showing EVERYTHING from the Fall 2021 launch, so we thought we would do that again for our next big launch, SPRING! To prepare yourself, we have created a shopping list, that contains all the new notebooks and sizes! We also will...

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10 Different Ways To Use A Blank Sketchbook Other Than Drawing | Empty Sketchbook Ideas
02/17/22 5 min read
10 Different Ways To Use A Blank Sketchbook Other Than Drawing | Empty Sketchbook Ideas

Hello friends, Crystal from @thecrystallinaperspective on Instagram and Youtube. Please remember to use the code CRYSTALP10 or my link to save on your Archer and Olive purchases.  Check out this video to see the process of some of the ideas that can be done in your Archer and Olive Sketchbook....

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How To Create An Easy Spring Watercolor Floral Pattern
02/16/22 2 min read
How To Create An Easy Spring Watercolor Floral Pattern

Hi everyone! This is Ali from @according.to.ali! I’m so excited to share my very first attempt at watercolor painting with you! We’re going to tackle a pretty spring floral pattern in the simplest way. I haven’t painted in years and I have never used watercolors. When Archer & Olive announced...

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How To Make A Mother's Day Card | Handmade Lettered Card Tutorial
02/15/22 4 min read
How To Make A Mother's Day Card | Handmade Lettered Card Tutorial

Hi everyone! Icy here from the Archer and Olive Design Team! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to express your gratitude and appreciation for your mother (and/or a mother figure!) than making a handmade Mother’s Day card! There are many ways to design your Mother’s...

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What Is Junk Journaling? Best Way To Start, Tips And Ideas
02/13/22 3 min read
What Is Junk Journaling? Best Way To Start, Tips And Ideas

Hello! I’m Lea Rose—freelance writer and journal fanatic. I’ve been writing and creating journal spreads since I was a little kid and can proudly say it’s what’s led me to my current career. I love quotes, anything travel-related, and putting my creativity to use, so you’ll probably see some of...

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Using A Mood Board To Plan Your Next Bullet Journal Theme
02/10/22 3 min read
Using A Mood Board To Plan Your Next Bullet Journal Theme

Hello! Ericka from @Crafteinated here with a fun tool to help you create your spreads and brainstorm to bring your ideas to life!  Using a mood board can help you collect your ideas to hone in on the perfect aesthetic! I have included a printable template that can help bring...

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Getting Started With The Acrylograph Pens: Tips, Advice & Troubleshooting For Paint Pens
02/09/22 7 min read
Getting Started With The Acrylograph Pens: Tips, Advice & Troubleshooting For Paint Pens

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share these tips for getting started with Acrylographs. I love playing with Acrylographs as there are so many colours available and they are so versatile, because they are paint markers you can use them on a wide variety of...

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18 Ways To Decorate a Weekly Spread In Your Bullet Journal
02/06/22 6 min read
18 Ways To Decorate a Weekly Spread In Your Bullet Journal

Hi, friends!  It’s Char here from the Archer & Olive 2022 Design Team, and today we’re talking weekly spreads! Weekly spreads are exactly what they sound like: a place to lay out your tasks, events and appointments for each week. These are probably one of the most common types of...

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Creating a Weekly Diary with your Traveler's Notebook + FREE Printable!
02/03/22 4 min read
Creating a Weekly Diary with your Traveler's Notebook + FREE Printable!

Hi Friends! How fun we get to meet like this every month!   I’m Laura with @planningmyday on Instagram and today we’re going to chat about turning your Travelers Notebook into a Weekly Diary!  All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you...

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