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04/28/24 4 min read
How to Create Your Own Printable Sticker Sheets

In this blog post, I’ll be walking you through how you can utilize Canva to create your own printable sticker sheets for personal use in your journal spreads. I’m sharing a print then cut (printer to cutting machine) method, but as long as you have a printer, printable stickers are...

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4 Journal Spreads to Help You Create and Stick to a Budget
04/27/24 7 min read
4 Journal Spreads to Help You Create and Stick to a Budget

Hi, Emm here! Today we’re focusing on FINANCES. Money and budgets can be super scary, but being conscious about what and where you’re spending is the first step towards financial health. Whether you’re paying off debt, saving for A&O’s summer launch, or just looking for ways to improve your budgeting, this is the blog is for you. Let's dive in!

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How To Make Easy Planner Storage Envelopes
04/21/24 3 min read
How To Make Easy Planner Storage Envelopes

Hey, the crew it's Mark from Mark Your Pages and today we're going to be creating envelopes using collage paper or leftover wrapping paper. I have never been a collage journal keeper, so whenever I have received this papers in Archer & Olive specialty boxes, I’ve just held on to...

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Inspiration for Keeping a Motivational Quotes Journal
04/20/24 4 min read
Inspiration for Keeping a Motivational Quotes Journal

Hi, Naina here, and today I'm sharing about keeping a motivational quotes journal for everyday inspiration. In my first journal I wrote my favourite quotes to keep it as a memory book with all the inspiring and motivating words. I'll show you how you can too create fun layouts using your favourite journal and brush pens. Let's get creative!

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Practice Daily Wellness in your Journal with "Notes to Self"
04/14/24 3 min read
Practice Daily Wellness in your Journal with "Notes to Self"

Hello - my name is May Flaum Archer & Olive Brand Ambassador, and I’m here to pump you up! My first article for A&O was all about journaling concepts I use when I’m feeling low energy. Today we’re going to discuss a concept I touched on in that article (see...

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50+ Ideas For Your A6 Notebook
04/13/24 6 min read
50+ Ideas For Your A6 Notebook

Hi, Jess here! The most overlooked size of journal is definitely the A6 notebook. It's actually a brilliant size for a lot of uses, so we're going to look at why the A6 journal size is awesome, how you can use a smaller pocket sized notebook, and some general bullet journal layout ideas for a compact A6 bullet journal.

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Collection of decorated envelopes along with a stencil and pouch full of markers
04/07/24 5 min read
Fun and Easy Envelope Art Ideas

Hey there, Friends! Sarah here, from the Archer and Olive Ambassador team and SHEdesignsKC over on Instagram. One of the goals I set for myself this year is to send more snail mail. I love mail! I love sending a cutesy little card, uplifting note, or just a simple “Hi,...

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5 Bujo Spreads for Managing an Overwhelming To-do List
04/06/24 6 min read
5 Bujo Spreads for Managing an Overwhelming To-do List

Do you often feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Maybe you don’t know where to start with your tasks or end up procrastinating them? Hello, it’s Alex, and today we're looking at 5 ways to use your journal to manage your to-do list. We'll cover prioritising your lists and how to break them down into manageable chunks. Let's get started!

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Tips for Planning a Summer Staycation in your Journal
03/31/24 6 min read
Tips for Planning a Summer Staycation in your Journal

Hi, Sian here! This one's for the homebodies and those who prefer not to or cannot travel. You’re not alone if making travel plans is not for you. Today I'll share some journaling layout to help you implement your version of a staycation this summer, creating a special staycation experience still separate from everyday life.

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Make A Bookish Splash With A Summer Reading Challenge!
03/30/24 4 min read
Make A Bookish Splash With A Summer Reading Challenge!

Hi, Emm here! I’ve always been an avid reader, but monthly TBR lists just aren't for me. I’m definitely a mood reader and tend to read based on the season! If this sounds like you too, I'll share with you some reading prompts and how to create a reading challenge spread in your reading journal to help you enjoy your reading and hit your monthly and yearly reading goals!

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Creative Care Week 2024 with Archer and Olive
03/28/24 1 min read
Creative Care Week 2024 with Archer and Olive

It’s World Bipolar Day. First, I want to say —It is OK if you aren’t OK. Second, mental illness is REAL. If you’re fairly new to Archer & Olive, you may not know that my own mental health is the reason I started Archer & Olive. In college, I was...

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Easy Line Botanical Doodles For Your Bullet Journal or Planner
03/24/24 2 min read
Easy Line Botanical Doodles For Your Bullet Journal or Planner

Hello, Mark here, and today we are going to create some easy botanical doodles to add to your Bullet Journal or planner and how you can also include them in your Weekly Spreads. I’ve never been very good at drawing flowers or doodles with intricate designs, but I found a way that I could get some cool doodles in my journal!

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