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Block Party

Block Party – Month 2

06 April Jess 4 Comments

Welcome to Month 2 of the OklaRoots Block Party! Congratulations on making your blocks in Month 1. Overall, we seemed to have a lot of positive feelings about that block, so let's see if we can keep it up for April! 

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For those of you on Patreon who watched my first a For those of you on Patreon who watched my first attempt at a Disney Vlog, thank you so much for your feedback! I have a lot to learn, and my tutorials are definitely where my heart lies, but it was so fun to virtually take you along on a trip with us!
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We’ll definitely do more of those, if for no other reason than a desire to learn something new 😉.
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They’ll get less jerky, I’ll figure out where that dang microphone is, and somehow we’ll figure out how to get Derek in the shot more 😂.
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Sincerely, thank you so much for allowing me to show you something new and out of my comfort zone. I hope this encourages you to do the same! We’ve got the most supportive group of friends here ❤️❤️❤️.
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OklaRoots has a new team member 😍! Please welco OklaRoots has a new team member 😍! Please welcome to the family Gus!
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This sweet boy is a 8 months old and recently in need of a family. Babi (my Mom) opened up her home and he is now the official manager of Studio B.
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This business is now mostly run by animals. 🤷‍♀️ 
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I’m reading the comments on the video today, and I’m reading the comments on the video today, and goodness are there some good tips! I especially love the idea of adding turn locks to the flap 😍.
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The Bomb Dot Com Beauty Bag from Lauren Mormino is really such a stunning one to make. I’m so excited to see how you modify this! I’ve seen suggestions for diaper bags, lunch bags and crossbody purses.
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Happy (late) Monday folks! It’s going to be a good week!
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Anyone else find themselves adding little touches Anyone else find themselves adding little touches of Disney all over their homes?
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I didn’t grow up in a Disney house. We weren’t annual pass holders and didn’t visit the parks more than a couple times. I had maybe a two Mickey stuffed animals?
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It wasn’t until about 4 years ago that I dove into the Disney deep end. I could say a lot about the company, cast, tech and design that I find inspiring. But to be blunt, it’s just something that makes my family and I feel good. The artwork makes us smile, the music makes us dance and the feeling makes us kinder humans.
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I know many of you relate 🥰.
It’s a going somewhere bag for sure. But right n It’s a going somewhere bag for sure. But right now, it’s just going upstairs 🤣.
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The large size of the Swoon Brooklyn is perfect for traveling! It’s a great size as an overnight bag, beach bag, pretending-you’re-on-a-tropical-vacation bag....
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The waxed canvas, vinyl and majority of the hardware on this bag are from @emmalinebags . I’ll be honest, I ordered a big box of more waxed canvas after making this. I just love the look!
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Today’s mail brought some SERIOUS joy my way!
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With goodies from @plumpaper , @zippervalley and @shop.seamssewawesome I am ready to get organized and get crafty!
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But seriously, how many planners do you have? Do you use a paper planner or your phone? I tried using my phone, it just doesn’t have the same satisfaction of marking off the to-done, you know?
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To do: make something adorable with all these goods 😍
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Is it just me, or is this bag BEGGING to be taken Is it just me, or is this bag BEGGING to be taken on vacation?!
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Today’s tutorial is for the @swoonpatterns Brooklyn bag and it’s such a stunning one! It’s another one of those bags I wish I could just make 100 of.
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Have you made this bag already?? Is it on your list?
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To whomever scores this holder just know: you got To whomever scores this holder just know: you got Babi’s favorite. And it’s the only one like it 😉.
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Shop opens Friday 1/15 at 7pm eastern standard (allegedly) time!
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If there are any holders you love that sell out, make sure to let me know.
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Also- all the listings include a link to the tutorial showing you how to make them. Just in case you want it!
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About a year ago someone left a comment on one of About a year ago someone left a comment on one of my videos suggesting I create a Facebook Group for crafty chats, since so many people were helping each other in the comments section of the tutorials.
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So I blindly clicked the buttons and opened the OklaRoots Creatives group, with no plan or idea how to manage it.
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Thankfully my mom, Babi OklaRoots, stepped in to help admin the group.
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A few months ago members started referring to each other as OklaRooties (we’re pretty sure Iris started this 😉) and it just really caught on!
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What I love most about all of this, is that OklaRoots isn’t “Just Jess” (my old MySpace name, FYI). It’s an entire community.
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If you ask a question, even if it’s one we’ve heard a thousand times, you’ll never be told to “google it”. Not only will members answer you, they’ll send you pictures from their own sewing table to help!
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If you show off your make, you’ll get a round of applause so loud you’ll feel famous.
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If you come in need of love and support, you’re greeted with open arms and ready to listen hearts.
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I just cannot put into words how blown away I am by the community we’ve built. You’re truly the most incredible people. And if you ever feel down or frightened by the darkness life brings, you’ll always have friends and family with us.
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Just wanted to send some love and a ton of gratitude your way!
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