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07/28/24 6 min read
Creating a Home Management Journal

Hey there, Friends! Sarah here, from the Archer & Olive Ambassador team, and SHEdesignsKC over on Instagram. I just started a new journal and I’m equal parts “Wow! I’m so thrilled to have come up with this idea!”, and “How have I not had this journal going for years already?!”....

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How to Stay Consistent with Memory Keeping
07/27/24 6 min read
How to Stay Consistent with Memory Keeping

Have you struggled to be consistent with your journaling?  Perhaps you have tried a daily journal of memories or observations but found it hard to keep up with? It can be difficult to remember to write something every day. Hello, it’s Alex (@TheJournalCorner) from the Archer and Olive ambassador team. ...

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Create A Fall-Proof Cleaning Routine & Checklist
07/20/24 2 min read
Create A Fall-Proof Cleaning Routine & Checklist

Hello friends! This is Sian or @perceivegrace, on both Instagram & Youtube! In this blog post, I’ll be sharing inspo to create a fall cleaning spread in your bullet journal this year. As always, there are a million ways to journal but here is a spread layout to consider! Let’s...

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How to Make a Floral Pop Up Journal Spread
07/07/24 3 min read
How to Make a Floral Pop Up Journal Spread

Lazy days, late summer picnics in the sunshine, having to make a creative project while vibing with everything you are experiencing is a memory worth keeping. Today’s blog is inspired by all things summer and sunshine. Sharing some ideas and inspiration to create your very own summer inspired Collage/ Paper...

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Pen Swatching Spread Ideas for your Journal
07/06/24 1 min read
Pen Swatching Spread Ideas for your Journal

Hi team, Jess here! Pen swatches can be a fun way to catalogue our pen collections, but how can we make them as useful as possible? Join me to explore some of the things to consider when setting up your pen swatching pages to make them helpful for finding your...

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Creating A Pet Journal
06/29/24 6 min read
Creating A Pet Journal

Are you looking for a way to keep memories of your pets? Do you need practical ways to track your pets daily care? Maybe you would like to keep your pet’s key information all in one place. Hello, it’s Alex and today we are going to create some pages for a pet journal. I'll give you ideas to manage daily tasks and long term tracking!

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Simple Monthly Cover Page Ideas for your Bullet Journal
06/23/24 3 min read
Simple Monthly Cover Page Ideas for your Bullet Journal

Hello, Sian here! I’ll be sharing journal cover page inspiration for the journalers out there who feel like they are not good at drawing, like myself. You can have a monthly cover page no matter what purpose that journal, but these examples are simple monthly cover pages from my planner and bullet journal. Let's get started!

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Mid Year Goal Planner Check-In: Goal Setting Mindmaps, Resets, and More!
06/22/24 7 min read
Mid Year Goal Planner Check-In: Goal Setting Mindmaps, Resets, and More!

Hi, Emm from @planwithemm here! You can find me on Instagram and YouTube.  Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? (Alright, mathematically speaking it might not be quite halfway, depending on when this blog gets posted but STILL) This is the time to reflect on 2024 thus far, set...

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4 Creative Ways to Create Drop Shadows In Your Planner
06/16/24 4 min read
4 Creative Ways to Create Drop Shadows In Your Planner

Hey, the crew it's Mark from Mark Your Pages and today I'm gonna show you how to create four creative drop shadows inside of your bullet journal or planner using Archer and Olive creative accessories. I love adding pops of color into my bullet journal and planner by creating these boxes with...

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Ambassador Team
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Using Your Journal To Help Plan Home Improvements
06/01/24 6 min read
Using Your Journal To Help Plan Home Improvements

Do you feel your home is never quite finished?  Perhaps you are short of time or just can’t make a final decision on lighting or gallery walls. While we can't always have a large home renovation project on the go, we often feel there are areas of our home that...

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Creating a Moving and Home Project Journal for a New House
05/25/24 6 min read
Creating a Moving and Home Project Journal for a New House

Hi, Emm from @planwithemm here! You can find me on Instagram and YouTube. I recently moved into my very first house, and promptly started a new journal to help me manage it all. My house is over 100 years old and between a funky foundation, discovering a flock of termites...

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Open notebook with completed Doodle A Day collage spread
05/05/24 7 min read
How to Create a Fun and Aesthetic Doodle A Day Spread

Hey there, Sarah here. Today, let’s chat about doodles! Are you a fan of doodling? I used to be intimidated by the thought of adding doodles to my journal, but creating a Doodle A Day bullet journal spread gave me practice and confidence in my doodling. I'll show you some ways to set up a doodle a day spread to get you doodling everyday!

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