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How to Create a Scrapbook Memory Keeping Album
05/12/24 3 min read
How to Create a Scrapbook Memory Keeping Album

Hello Archer & Olive friends - May Flaum here and you may not know this about me, but I’ve been keeping a journal and scrapbook since I was seven years old. Through the years I’ve tried out different trends and played with techniques and styles - but here in 2024...

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Tips for Effective Note Taking by Hand
05/11/24 9 min read
Tips for Effective Note Taking by Hand

Hi team! Jess here. In this blog post we're going to explore some of the ways we can structure notes in our journal while still keeping them efficient and manageable. Not just for studying, note taking is useful to keep up with our own professional development, or for areas of personal interest and projects. Let's dive in!

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Open notebook with completed Doodle A Day collage spread
05/05/24 7 min read
How to Create a Fun and Aesthetic Doodle A Day Spread

Hey there, Sarah here. Today, let’s chat about doodles! Are you a fan of doodling? I used to be intimidated by the thought of adding doodles to my journal, but creating a Doodle A Day bullet journal spread gave me practice and confidence in my doodling. I'll show you some ways to set up a doodle a day spread to get you doodling everyday!

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Top Tips for Planning your Kids' Summer Break
05/04/24 5 min read
Top Tips for Planning your Kids' Summer Break

Hello, it’s Alex! Are you facing a parent facing summer with the children being on an extended break from school? Perhaps you are looking at ways to best make memories while still managing any juggles with work and childcare. Your bullet journal can help you plan for summer break with days out while maintaining routines!

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Image showing a cutting machine cutting a floral themed sticker sheet featured as a printable in this blog post
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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