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OklaRoots First Mystery Box!

Tutorials - Jul. 03, 2022 - Jessica OklaRoots

Wow! This first mystery box was such an incredible learning experience! We spent months curating these items (in a difficult environment due to shipping and manufacturing delays) and it just turned out so great. This box included some of my favorite and most used tools, as well as fun material and extras to make the crafty process more fun. Below is a list of the items included. Some of these are completely exclusive to the box, but most are available from various retail stores. We'll also have some other versions of these items coming soon to Shop OklaRoots!

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These boxes went on sale on June 25th, and sold out in seconds. We're thrilled with the excitement and the response, and plan to bring a new Mystery Box in February 2023! Make sure to follow OklaRoots on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date. 

Materials:

  • 1/2 yard cotton woven material from Wonderground Fabrics : this could have been one of two prints, you can find similar prints in different color ways on the Wonderground Fabrics website.
  • 1/2 yard water resistant canvas : my favorite lining material from Wonderground Fabrics, especially for beginners, water resistant canvas is light weight and doesn't require woven interfacing.
  • 1 12" wide roll vinyl : this could have been one of two prints, you can find similar prints in different color ways on the Wonderground Fabrics website.
  • 2 yards Tula Pink 1 1/2" wide webbing: the webbing I've been using for most of my bag straps recently, I just love the vibrant colors. 
  • 1 yard zipper tape and 3 zipper pulls from My Handmade Space

Embellishments:

  • Faux leather tags, cork tags, and wooden hang tag from Heartwood and Hide : these are my favorite items to add to bags to give them a more custom feel. They look great on the exterior or the lining. 
  • Set of 6 sew in labels : designed by me, these fun labels are a great piece of decor to add in the lining when closing up the whole of a bag. 

Fun extras:

  • Discount for to Quill and Hive on Etsy : the artist that makes the most beautiful seam ripper / stiletto combos provided an extremely generous discount code in each box. They also have special Oklaroots tools for you to check out!
  • An incredibly generous bonus, a custom sewing related greeting card from Paper and Wood Studios has included. Make sure to check them out on Etsy and use them whenever you want a handmade card!
  • Probably the item we've been most excited about, the Wonky rainbow tumbler has been a huge hit! While this cup is completely exclusive to this box, we will have more versions in Shop OklaRoots very soon.
  • Mouth Party Caramels : a fun little tasty extra that we've been munching on in the OklaRoots studios lately. 
  • 1"x3" OklaRuler keychain : keep an eye on Shop OklaRoots for these!

Marking Tools

  • Sewline Air Erasing Marker
  • Frixion Heat Erasing Pen
  • Leather/Vinyl Silver Pen from More Me Know
  • Clover Chalk Marker
  • OklaRoots pen

Notions

  • Tula Pink EZ Snips
  • Sewline Glue Pen
  • Precision Tweezers
  • Mini Stash and Store
  • Magnetic Needle Minder : designed by me for this box and available in Shop OklaRoots.
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Comments

  1. Sandra Adger says

    July 7, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    Great website Jess.
    Sandi in Bay Area CA.

    Reply
  2. Brandy Givens says

    August 30, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    Jess!!! I don’t know how I missed this!!! Is there any way to order one now?!
    This is separate from the SallieTomato box, right? I could t find a date on the post so I’m sorry if I’m asking stupid questions, I just don’t want to miss out on anything OklaRoots!!!

    Love everything you do. Simply amazing work! 😍😍

    I read your marathon post… I too have been an experienced quitter in many areas. You still learned very young so count yourself blessed in that area!! 🥰🥰🥰

    Reply
  3. Nancy Penfold says

    November 22, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    I have been trying to find the free pattern for the cute mini fanny pack. Help, trying to make for my grandaughter and loved yours. Your blog had instructions ffor reducing size, but I cannot get pattern.
    Thank you

    Reply
  4. Pat says

    March 23, 2023 at 8:41 pm

    Would like to be on the waitlist for the mystery bags but don’t know how to do that. Am leaving my email below. Please let me know what I need to do! Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Lynn Huber says

    August 2, 2023 at 3:17 am

    I just love your website and your tutorials are the best out there. I always consult you before choosing my next project. Thank you for all of your effort. I would like to be included in your next Mystery Box!!!Sounds so exciting.
    Thanks again!

    Reply

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