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5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club
05/31/25 5 min read

5 Ways to Use the Archer and Olive Kit Club

Not sure how to use your new kit club subscription? Elizabeth (@thejoyfulsojourn) is here to show you 5 different bullet journal or planner layouts that are fun decorate with your monthly kit club!

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Simple Bullet Journal Cover Page Idea | Bullet Journal Theme Idea
10/28/21 2 min read
Simple Bullet Journal Cover Page Idea | Bullet Journal Theme Idea

Hello again!! (and possibly for the last time in a long time friends 😅) It's Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles with one last blog post for you all before I officially say goodbye to the Design Team! *cue bittersweet tears* 😂 It has been a ride y'all and I've loved every...

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5 Unique Color Palette Ideas For Your Next Bullet Journal Theme Or Design Project
10/05/21 2 min read
5 Unique Color Palette Ideas For Your Next Bullet Journal Theme Or Design Project

Hello hello! It’s Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles. The end of the year is almost upon us (I can’t believe I’m even typing this!!) which means it’s time to start planning out new bullet journal months, or even gifts! Now you might think this is wayyy too early to be doing gifts,...

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How To Create A Cozy Gingham Bullet Journal Theme Cover Page
08/11/21 1 min read
How To Create A Cozy Gingham Bullet Journal Theme Cover Page

Hello hello! It’s Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles on Instagram! For today’s blog post, I’m going to show you how I created this super cute yet SUPER SIMPLE (Seriously it took me less than 10 minutes!) gingham themed cover page.   Recommended Bullet Journaling Supplies: Archer and Olive Notebook – I’m...

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7 Amazing Halloween Themes For Your Bullet Journal!
08/01/21 2 min read
7 Amazing Halloween Themes For Your Bullet Journal!

Hello friends! It’s Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles on Instagram! For today’s blog post, I’ve rounded up some Halloween inspired theme ideas perfect for the month of October or just to incorporate the spooky season in your journal! I for one LOVE Halloween - I like horror movies (although I’ve yet...

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5 Tips on Using Acrylic Paints in Your Bullet Journal
07/15/21 3 min read
5 Tips on Using Acrylic Paints in Your Bullet Journal

Hello friends! It's Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles on instagram! :)  Today I'm going to talk a little bit about Acrylic paints and how to use them in your bullet journal (buckle in, this one's going to be a long post!) Acrylic Paint 101 Acrylic Paints are quick drying paints created...

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How To: Grid Spacing In Your A5 Notebook + Free Printable
05/24/21 2 min read
How To: Grid Spacing In Your A5 Notebook + Free Printable

Hello friends! It's Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles on Instagram 💛In this blog post, I'll be talking about one of the most invaluable pages in my notebook - the Grid Cheat SheetWhat's the first thing you do in a brand new bullet journal?  I've been bullet journaling for over 3 years now...

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Easy and Minimal Gouache Bullet Journal Theme
05/05/21 1 min read
Easy and Minimal Gouache Bullet Journal Theme

Hello friends! It’s Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles on Instagram - if you don’t follow me yet, you should totally come say hello! For today’s blog post, I’m going to show how to create a super minimal cover page for your bullet journal! I’ve had a pretty busy month so this theme was...

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Bringing Among Us To Your Bullet Journal + Free Practice Printable!
11/05/20 1 min read
Bringing Among Us To Your Bullet Journal + Free Practice Printable!

Hello! It’s Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles on Instagram! Okay so how many of y’all are currently obsessed with Among Us? Can’t just be me right? I’ve been playing the Among Us game since early April and it’s absolutely crazy to me how huge it’s gotten! With how popular it has gotten...

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Collage Style Weekly Bullet Journal Spread!
01/31/20 2 min read
Collage Style Weekly Bullet Journal Spread!

Hello! Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles :) I'm so excited for this post - I’ve got a super fun collage style weekly today! If you’re as obsessed with cute peg boards like I am, you’ll enjoy this! You don't need a lot of materials for this weekly spread. Let’s take a...

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Floral Lettering Tutorial
10/30/19 2 min read
Floral Lettering Tutorial

Hello there! It's Nabaa from @whimsical.doodles and today I've got a super fun lettering tutorial for you!This illustration takes a little pre-planning but with the steps laid out below, you can create your own version! It might look complicated but once you pencil in your layout, you're more than halfway...

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How To: Floral Frame Illustration (Bonus - FREE Practice Printable!)
08/12/19 1 min read
How To: Floral Frame Illustration (Bonus - FREE Practice Printable!)

Hello and welcome back! Nabaa here from @whimsical.doodles. Wow has it been an exciting couple of days for Archer and Olive! Have you checked out the amazing new products yet? I am most excited to get my hands on the Watercolor Journal!  Anywho, getting back to today's post, we have...

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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...

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