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Setting Up a Mini Travel Journal
02/15/25 4 min read
Setting Up a Mini Travel Journal

Hi, I’m Gracie! As I’ve been planning for travel coming up this year, I have decided to set up a new travel journal in a miniature pocket size notebook which is the perfect size to slip in your hand bag or carry-on and carry around the world! See my set up here.

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01/26/25 3 min read
6+ Ways to Use Archer and Olive Notepads!

Hi friend! Elizabeth here to tell you about one of my favorite products from Archer & Olive- the NOTEPADS! I can’t get enough, and if you’re like me, or just have one you don’t know what to do with, let me share with you several ideas for how to use A&O notepads!

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How To Create DIY Stickers For Your Journal
01/25/25 2 min read
How To Create DIY Stickers For Your Journal

I’m Gracie, and as an avid junk journaler, I’m always on the lookout for the perfect stickers to add to my spreads. This is one of my favorite hacks to create my own stickers from scratch - using things I always have around the house! Let me show you how:

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How To Keep Up With Your Bullet Journal
01/18/25 3 min read
How To Keep Up With Your Bullet Journal

Hi, Delphine here. The beginning of the year is usually synonymous with creating new goals, and sometimes we can get quite… ambitious. Creating extensive themes, paintings or doodles can take up a lot of time and might discourage you to continue to journal. So today, we’ll be looking at ways to simplify your bullet journal in order for you to keep up with this habit!

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How To Create A Spring Bucket List
01/05/25 3 min read
How To Create A Spring Bucket List

Hi, Keisha here! Today we’re creating a spring bucket list in the Archer & Olive 8X8 sized journal. This bucket list will help you keep track of all of your spring activity ideas and goals in a functional and creative way. Let's get started!

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Setting Up a Concert Log for your Bullet Journal
12/29/24 3 min read
Setting Up a Concert Log for your Bullet Journal

I’m Gracie! I’m a huge concert goer, so as both a live music lover and a bullet journaler, I love to keep track of all of my concerts in an organized concert log. As festival and summer concert season approaches, try out this spread in your journal to track all of that live music!

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4 Customized Journal Covers
12/22/24 4 min read
4 Ways to Customize Your Journal Cover

Hi, Elizabeth here! Today I am sharing with you a few ideas for how to customize the front cover of your Archer and Olive planner or journal! Whether you want to add a title to your journal to represent what's on the inside, or you're wanting to update the icon to something new, I've got you covered!

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Beginner Brush Pen Calligraphy with Calliographs
12/21/24 3 min read
Beginner Brush Pen Calligraphy with Calliographs

Hi, Delphine here! If you’ve been wanting to add calligraphy to your 2025 bullet journal spreads but you don’t know where to start, this blog is for you! We’ll be using the Calliographs, which are double sided brush pens, to practice basic strokes, create an alphabet and play with lettering variations. Let’s start lettering!

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Start the New Year Right with Just One Word
11/24/24 5 min read
Start the New Year Right with Just One Word

Hi friend! Elizabeth here. Today I'm taking you through my process for establishing a word of the year, instead of a list of new year resolutions, to help me connect with healthy habits, goals, and hopes throughout the new year. I'll help you reflect on last year, pick a word and share inspiration for adding it to your bullet journal or planner!

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How To Create A Simple Reading Journal Set Up
11/23/24 4 min read
How To Create A Simple Reading Journal Set Up

Hi, Delphine here. As a slow reader, I’ve always felt intimidated by reading journals, but I finally decided to put my own spin on it, using a traveler’s notebook. I'll be sharing inspiration and ideas for how to create a simple reading journal set up. Whether including it in your bullet journal or it's own notebook, these reading journal spreads will help you get started!

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Creating Custom Fonts For Your Bullet Journal
11/10/24 3 min read
Creating Custom Fonts For Your Bullet Journal

Hi! Mark here, and today I wanted to share one of my favorite creative skills with you; creating your own custom fonts to use in your bullet journals and planners. I am going to give you some tips on how I created 2 custom fonts that you can use in your bullet journal, and examples using them in bullet journal spreads!

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Top 11 New Bullet Journal Ideas
11/03/24 1 min read
Top 11 New Bullet Journal Ideas

Looking for new ideas for your next bullet journal setup? Join Jess as she shares 11 layouts you might not have seen before. These can make for fun and helpful additions to your next setup as we look ahead to the new year. 

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