Blog – Page 13 – Archer and Olive

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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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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12/14/24 4 min read

5 Easy Ways to Overcome a Blank Notebook

Hello, Ian DJ here! Today I want to share some tips to help you break through the fear of getting started with a new notebook. Let's make those first notebook pages exciting instead of overwhelming! I’ll be sharing five simple techniques I use to overcome the challenge of facing blank pages in my journal.

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12/08/24 6 min read

What is a Commonplace Book and How to Start One

Hello! Valerie here, and today I’m going to be sharing about keeping a Commonplace Book: what it is, how to start one, tips and ideas to inspire you to make your own Commonplace journal. Also included is a free printable of drawing a title page idea for your Commonplace notebook to get you started!

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12/07/24 3 min read

How To Set Up A Memory Keeping Journal Spread

Hello Keisha here! Today we’re creating a memory journal in the Archer & Olive 8X8 sized square journal. This memory keeping journal will help you capture those special moments each month. I will be sharing three amazing ways to document your memorable moments with hand drawn art, words and photos.

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12/01/24 6 min read

Banish Goal Setting Overwhelm with Mind Maps and KIND Goals

Do you ever hit overwhelm city when it comes to goal setting? Whether that’s for a new year, a new project, or even a new month, the intimidation of all that blank space can quickly lead to feeling stuck and shut down. That’s why we are going to explore how to set goals that are KIND as well as SMART, talk about ways to use mind maps to get out of goal-setting freeze mode, and I’m going to walk you through the exact way I approach each step of the process.

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11/30/24 3 min read

Last Minute DIY Gift Wrap Tutorial + Free Gift Tags

I’m Gracie! I always find myself running out of wrapping paper as the holiday season approaches. Instead of buying more wrapping paper, I try to wrap gifts DIY-style using budget-friendly supplies I have around the house. Gifts always feel much more personal when you can see the handmade touch, even from the outside. I'll share how!

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11/26/24 1 min read

SPOILER ALERT! First Look at the December 2024 Subscription Box

Hi everyone! Today we will be showing you FOUR items in the upcoming December 2024 Cottage Comfort Subscription Box.Our quarterly subscription box ships in March, June, September and December each year. If you are not yet signed up, the subscription opens for new subscribers each quarter once boxes ship to current subscribers. Places are limited until...

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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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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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11/17/24 2 min read

How To Make The Most out of the Archer and Olive Kit Club Monthly Subscription!

Let’s talk about Kit clubs! The Kit Club helps you curate a cohesive theme every month, working wonders for you if you struggle finding a theme idea or not having the time to create everything from scratch. They're so easy to use and monthly setups will be an ease! Today I'll show you how to use and make the most of it!

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11/16/24 5 min read

How Journaling Helped My Mental Health

Hello, May here, and today we’re going to talk about my mental health struggles and how my notebooks have helped me so much. It's been a hard year, and my notebooks and notepads have had a huge impact on my wellness - in fact they were the only creative outlets I kept up with all year. Today I will share the ways they helped me specifically, and give you some ideas for starting journaling.