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10/09/19 3 min read
How To Use Doodles In Your Bullet Journal

Hey! Masha here from Masha Plans and today we will be talking about one of my favorite things - doodles and how you can use them in your Bullet Journal! Because, believe me, it’s not just a decoration!

Maria Irina
Maria Irina
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Fall Foliage Circle Watercolor Illustration Tutorial
10/04/19 2 min read
Fall Foliage Circle Watercolor Illustration Tutorial

Hello friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here today to share a tutorial on how to create a fall foliage circle watercolor illustration! Ever since the new Archer and Olive Watercolor Notebooks came out, I've been loving using it to create watercolor illustrations. One of my favorite ways to watercolor is with...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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How To Create Modern Floral Banner Illustration
09/20/19 1 min read
How To Create Modern Floral Banner Illustration

Hello friends, Adrienne from @studio80design here today to share a fun and easy modern floral banner tutorial you can use in your bullet journal! The great thing about this banner is it uses simple geometric shapes and it's really easy to learn how to draw!   Materials you'll need: Archer...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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How To Create A Galaxy Quote On Your iPad
09/18/19 5 min read
How To Create A Galaxy Quote On Your iPad

I absolutely love lettering, and now I have an Apple iPad and Pencil I love it even more! Whilst I still do most of my planning work in my journal to get the dimensions and layout right, an iPad can take this design to the next level. In this blog...

Hayley Remde
Hayley Remde
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09/16/19 2 min read
How to Create A Fall Bucket List In Your Bullet Journal

Join me today and let's create a bucket list to inspire you this season to go, explore and indulge in the wonderful activities you love!

Maria Irina
Maria Irina
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Three Simple Flower Designs To Make A Gorgeous Floral Illustration
09/11/19 6 min read
Three Simple Flower Designs To Make A Gorgeous Floral Illustration

Flowers are so incredibly delicate and pretty, and so many people make them look super easy to draw. But if you’ve ever tried, you’ll know that they’re not! It is really hard sometimes to get the proportions right, and there’s a fine line between making them look unique rather than...

Hayley Remde
Hayley Remde
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Painting On Your Journal Covers
09/06/19 1 min read
Painting On Your Journal Covers

Hello magical beings, nice to meet you! I am Cherlyn (@cherlynmark), here today to show you how I painted my journals. I love all things galaxy and ocean themed, and naturally gravitated toward them for my journal covers.  Materials Archer and Olive Signature Dot Grid Notebook Acrylic Paints Paintbrushes Pencil...

Guest Blogger
Guest Blogger
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Watercolor Lettering Tutorial in the NEW Archer and Olive Watercolor Notebook
08/30/19 2 min read
Watercolor Lettering Tutorial in the NEW Archer and Olive Watercolor Notebook

Hello friends, Adrienne from Studio 80 Design here today! I've always loved Archer and Olive Notebooks I am so thrilled there is now a watercolor notebook! From the first time I used it I was super impressed! There are so many possibilities when it comes to this notebook. Today I'm going...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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Using The New Watercolor Notebooks (With a LOT of Water)!
08/07/19 2 min read
Using The New Watercolor Notebooks (With a LOT of Water)!

This is a project I'm so excited to bring to you guys! A&O Signature notebooks can work well with watercolor but if you are an artist who likes to use a ton of water you've probably been desiring a true watercolor paper.     These pages are 100% cotton, and acid...

Bonnie Kuhl
Bonnie Kuhl
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Archer and Olive Blackout Book Lettering
07/31/19 1 min read
Welcoming Summer With The Blackout Journal!

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my second How To of this month! I recently received my Archer and Olive Blackout Book and can I just say...STUNNING!! I've owned quite a few journals in the past - a black page one included, but these are my absolute favorites! The thick black pages are...

Nabaa Afridi
Nabaa Afridi
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Geometric Floral Design Using Washi Tape Tutorial
07/26/19 1 min read
Geometric Floral Design Using Washi Tape Tutorial

Hello friends, Adrienne from Studio 80 Design here today to share a tutorial on how to create a colorful geometric floral page using washi tape! Washi tape is an awesome tool to use in your dot grid notebook to help you get straight lines in your projects without having to...

Adrienne Castleton
Adrienne Castleton
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How To Get Started In Your Blackout Journal
07/22/19 6 min read
How To Get Started In Your Blackout Journal

I was so excited to get my blackout journal! I saw so many gorgeous layouts made by Bonnie (the creator of Archer and Olive), and I couldn’t wait to get one in my hands! However, when it arrived I had this overwhelming fear of what to use it for and...

Hayley Remde
Hayley Remde
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