Blog – Page 86 – Archer and Olive

Adding More Creativity Into Your Planner

Planning is (if it wasn't clear) a huge passion of mine! Running a household, a business, and juggling motherhood would be impossible if there wasn't some form of structure. When I don't have the time to build my own planner, I'm using one of the Archer and Olive Undated Planners....

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/24/19 2 min read

Turning Your Art Into A Pattern Using Photoshop

Turning your artwork from a painting into a pattern can be an intimidating process. This tutorial is easiest if you have some knowledge of photoshop. A Wacom Tablet is also strongly recommended. 1. Photograph or scan your art The first thing you'll need to do is get your art...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/22/19 5 min read

Six Tips For Using Watercolour In Your Journal

I am a BIG fan of using watercolour in my journal! Personally, I find it’s the quickest way to colour in a spread, and I just love the effects you can create with this medium. However, as we all probably know by now (and maybe like me you found out...

Hayley Remde

Contributor

04/19/19 1 min read

May 2019 Calendar Freebie

Happy Friday everyone! As April comes to a close, it's time to begin planning ahead for May. Do have any fun plans coming up? If so, get organized in style with our free May 2019 calendar printable. Make sure to download and print it for your desk/wall! Happy Planning!...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/17/19 1 min read

Painting In Your Bullet Journal

Painting, journaling, and planning go hand in hand for me. I wanted to design a notebook that allowed you to do all three. Archer and Olive dot grid journals have thick pages, which make painting (and journaling) a breeze. Get inspired with these three ways you can add paint to your...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/15/19 2 min read

Rainbow Triangle Pattern Tutorial For Your Bullet Journal

Hello friends! Adrienne from @studio80design here today to show you how to create a colorful rainbow pattern in your dot grid notebook! I love using my Archer and Olive Dot Grid Notebook for patterns like this because the dots provide easy guides and the pages are super thick so you...

Adrienne Castleton

Contributor

04/12/19 2 min read

Introducing the BLACKOUT! Book - Black Page Dot Grid Journal

I'm SO EXCITED YOU GUYS! I don't think I have ever been this excited for a product launch. IT'S FINALLY HERE!! The Bullet Journal with BLACK pages. It's my Junior High dreams come true. Best Supplies For The Blackout Journal These work brilliantly with gel pens and (of course) paint,...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/10/19 6 min read

Five Ways To Incorporate A Celestial Theme Into Your Journal This Month

I have always loved painting the night sky – especially galaxies! Therefore, it is no surprise they have made their way into my journal more than once. In this blog I will show you five ways to incorporate a celestial theme into popular spreads you will most likely already...

Hayley Remde

Contributor

04/08/19 2 min read

Guided Journaling Exercises for Each Phase of the Moon

The moon can be a powerful ruler of emotions. As the moon journeys through its phases, your mind, body and spirit transition into phases as well. Journaling throughout the lunar cycle is a powerful way to understand your bodies connection to this celestial event. How To Start A Moon Journal ...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/05/19 2 min read

Mixed Media Spring Leaf Border Tutorial

Hello friends, Adrienne from Studio 80 Design here to share a fun, spring-themed mixed media tutorial! When it comes to mixed media, almost anything goes! Combine two or more medias such as watercolor, markers, ink, colored pencils, etc. together to create dimensional artwork. For this project I'll be working...

Adrienne Castleton

Contributor

04/03/19 6 min read

How I grew my Etsy Shop Into a Full Time Business

This is my first blog post talking business, and it's a little scary to put myself out there in this way. As I was writing this post (after page 12 - not even kidding) I realized 1. How excited I am to share and talk about this with you,...

Bonnie Kuhl

Contributor

04/01/19 3 min read

5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Colour Palette Theme for your Journal or Planner

Creating a color palette for your journal or planner really helps you create a really cohesive feel in your journal. If you are into setting up themes for a year, then its a good idea to use 12 of your pages to create an annual theme with colours you...