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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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Quick + Easy Loose Watercolor Floral Tutorial
10/27/22 2 min read
Quick + Easy Loose Watercolor Floral Tutorial

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share this tutorial to create loose watercolour florals with the Primary paints from Archer & Olive. By now it is probably clear that I am obsessed with florals and watercolours! So, I thought it was only fitting to create...

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How To Paint A Simple Wreath With Metallic Watercolors
09/22/22 3 min read
How To Paint A Simple Wreath With Metallic Watercolors

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share this tutorial to create a shimmery wreath with the Pearlescent watercolour paints from Archer & Olive. When these paints were released, I knew I had to grab them, but I wasn’t sure what I could use them for....

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Top Tips To Easily Elevate Your Floral Illustrations
08/19/22 2 min read
Top Tips To Easily Elevate Your Floral Illustrations

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m sure a lot of you are already aware that I am floral obsessed. So of course, I thought it was time to share some tips on elevating your florals! I really hope you find these floral tips handy! Here are the materials...

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Step-By-Step Floral Quote Page Tutorial | Bullet Journal Ideas
07/21/22 3 min read
Step-By-Step Floral Quote Page Tutorial | Bullet Journal Ideas

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share this quick and easy Acrylograph quote page with you all. It’s been a while since I’ve had some fun with layering Acrylographs and so I wanted to have some fun with the Flourish set. Lately I haven’t been...

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How To Create An Ideal Daily Routine Spread In Your Bullet Journal
06/17/22 3 min read
How To Create An Ideal Daily Routine Spread In Your Bullet Journal

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and lately I have been thinking of ways to get myself more organised. I am someone that often procrastinates or gets stuck scrolling through social media and all those time waster activities, and before I know it, my day was not as productive as...

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How To Use Acrylic Paint Pens As Watercolor
05/18/22 3 min read
How To Use Acrylic Paint Pens As Watercolor

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I thought it was time to share something really exciting with you all, something that I can’t believe I wasn’t aware of until recently. Many of you may have known you can paint with your Calliographs (if you aren’t, check out over here...

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Cute, Quick & Easy Bullet Journal Cover Pages For Each Month That Take Less Than 10 Minutes!
04/14/22 9 min read
Cute, Quick & Easy Bullet Journal Cover Pages For Each Month That Take Less Than 10 Minutes!

Hey friends! It’s Sarah from @essjay_florals on Instagram and Youtube. Today I wanted to share some cute, quick & easy covers with you all. It’s always fun getting creative with your bullet journal, but sometimes it can be overwhelming and a lot of hard work! So I decided to create...

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How Creating Zentangles Can Promote Mindfulness & Mental Wellness | With Examples
03/15/22 3 min read
How Creating Zentangles Can Promote Mindfulness & Mental Wellness | With Examples

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and today I wanted to share something a little different with you all. First, I wanted to touch on my own mental health, I am someone that struggles greatly with anxiety. Personally, I go to therapy and take medication to help with it, but...

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Getting Started With The Acrylograph Pens: Tips, Advice & Troubleshooting For Paint Pens
02/09/22 7 min read
Getting Started With The Acrylograph Pens: Tips, Advice & Troubleshooting For Paint Pens

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share these tips for getting started with Acrylographs. I love playing with Acrylographs as there are so many colours available and they are so versatile, because they are paint markers you can use them on a wide variety of...

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How To Use Water-Based Markers As Watercolors | Archer And Olive Calliographs
01/19/22 4 min read
How To Use Water-Based Markers As Watercolors | Archer And Olive Calliographs

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share these methods and tips for using Calliographs as watercolours as well as a tutorial to paint this quick and easy watercolour wreath with you all! Lately I have been loving painting with these super versatile pens and so...

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10+ Holiday Doodle Tutorials For Your Bullet Journal And Holiday Crafting
12/12/21 3 min read
10+ Holiday Doodle Tutorials For Your Bullet Journal And Holiday Crafting

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share some holiday doodles with you all. Lately I’ve been finding doodling especially calming. I often illustrate more detailed pieces but when I have a creative block or just want to create something fun, some simple doodles can be...

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Easy Watercolor Christmas Card Tutorial For Beginners
11/24/21 3 min read
Easy Watercolor Christmas Card Tutorial For Beginners

Hey friends, it’s Sarah from @essjay_florals and I’m so excited to share this quick and easy watercolour Christmas Card with you all! The fun thing about this design is you can easily use other tools and colours to create it.   Here are the materials you’ll need to recreate it:...

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