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How To Create A Spring Bucket List
01/05/25 3 min read
How To Create A Spring Bucket List

Hi, Keisha here! Today we’re creating a spring bucket list in the Archer & Olive 8X8 sized journal. This bucket list will help you keep track of all of your spring activity ideas and goals in a functional and creative way. Let's get started!

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5 Tips for Using Alcohol Markers in Journals
01/04/25 7 min read
5 Tips for Using Alcohol Markers in Journals

Hi, I'm Ian! Today, I’m excited to share tips on how to effectively incorporate alcohol markers into your journal. It’s no secret that alcohol marker ink tends to bleed through pages and create ghosting. Together let’s explore how to harness their blending capabilities and even turn bleeding and ghosting into creative opportunities!

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Setting Up a Concert Log for your Bullet Journal
12/29/24 3 min read
Setting Up a Concert Log for your Bullet Journal

I’m Gracie! I’m a huge concert goer, so as both a live music lover and a bullet journaler, I love to keep track of all of my concerts in an organized concert log. As festival and summer concert season approaches, try out this spread in your journal to track all of that live music!

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NEW 2025 Everyday Collection and Restocks
12/23/24 3 min read
NEW 2025 Everyday Collection and Restocks

NEW 2025 Everyday Collection and Restocks Hi all! We are here to announce our NEW 2025 Everyday Collection and accompanying restocks coming on  Friday, December 27th! As we did in 2024, we’ll be sprinkling in some new products and restocks throughout the year into our Everyday Essentials range. We hope...

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4 Customized Journal Covers
12/22/24 4 min read
4 Ways to Customize Your Journal Cover

Hi, Elizabeth here! Today I am sharing with you a few ideas for how to customize the front cover of your Archer and Olive planner or journal! Whether you want to add a title to your journal to represent what's on the inside, or you're wanting to update the icon to something new, I've got you covered!

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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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5 Easy Ways to Overcome a Blank Notebook
12/14/24 4 min read
5 Easy Ways to Overcome a Blank Notebook

Hello, Ian DJ here! Today I want to share some tips to help you break through the fear of getting started with a new notebook. Let's make those first notebook pages exciting instead of overwhelming! I’ll be sharing five simple techniques I use to overcome the challenge of facing blank pages in my journal.

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What is a Commonplace Book and How to Start One
12/08/24 6 min read
What is a Commonplace Book and How to Start One

Hello! Valerie here, and today I’m going to be sharing about keeping a Commonplace Book: what it is, how to start one, tips and ideas to inspire you to make your own Commonplace journal. Also included is a free printable of drawing a title page idea for your Commonplace notebook to get you started!

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How To Set Up A Memory Keeping Journal Spread
12/07/24 3 min read
How To Set Up A Memory Keeping Journal Spread

Hello Keisha here! Today we’re creating a memory journal in the Archer & Olive 8X8 sized square journal. This memory keeping journal will help you capture those special moments each month. I will be sharing three amazing ways to document your memorable moments with hand drawn art, words and photos.

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Banish Goal Setting Overwhelm with Mind Maps and KIND Goals
12/01/24 6 min read
Banish Goal Setting Overwhelm with Mind Maps and KIND Goals

Do you ever hit overwhelm city when it comes to goal setting? Whether that’s for a new year, a new project, or even a new month, the intimidation of all that blank space can quickly lead to feeling stuck and shut down. That’s why we are going to explore how to set goals that are KIND as well as SMART, talk about ways to use mind maps to get out of goal-setting freeze mode, and I’m going to walk you through the exact way I approach each step of the process.

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Last Minute DIY Gift Wrap Tutorial + Free Gift Tags
11/30/24 3 min read
Last Minute DIY Gift Wrap Tutorial + Free Gift Tags

I’m Gracie! I always find myself running out of wrapping paper as the holiday season approaches. Instead of buying more wrapping paper, I try to wrap gifts DIY-style using budget-friendly supplies I have around the house. Gifts always feel much more personal when you can see the handmade touch, even from the outside. I'll share how!

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SPOILER ALERT! First Look at the December 2024 Subscription Box
11/26/24 1 min read
SPOILER ALERT! First Look at the December 2024 Subscription Box

Hi everyone! Today we will be showing you FOUR items in the upcoming December 2024 Cottage Comfort Subscription Box.Our quarterly subscription box ships in March, June, September and December each year. If you are not yet signed up, the subscription opens for new subscribers each quarter once boxes ship to current subscribers. Places are limited until...

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