Fabric post-it Project for Bystander Revolution

Photos by Jonathan Cherry

 

Ambassador and Strategic Consultant for Bystander Revolution:, Monica Lewinsky wrote:

 

“FOR BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH IN THE US, BYSTANDER REVOLUTION IS ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO COMPLETE A CHALLENGE EACH DAY IN OCTOBER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE MANY SIMPLE, POWERFUL ACTS THAT CAN DEFUSE BULLYING. THE WORK OF BYSTANDER REVOLUTION IS DEEPLY MEANINGFUL TO ME, AND I AM SO HAPPY THAT CRAFTIVIST COLLECTIVE HAS PARTNERED WITH THEM FOR THIS #MONTHOFACTION CHALLENGE.”

 

Craftivist Collective project supporting Bystander Revolution

 

Let’s improve our world one stitch at a time. Join our ‘gentle protest’ and create embroidered post-it notes (yep, you heard right!) to remind us all to be part of the change we wish to see in the world, where everyone is treated how we would like to be treated.

 

In this fast-paced world, a physical object like a post-it can be a powerful tool to take us out of our auto-pilot-robotic actions and remind us to stop, think and strive to be our best selves in all that we say and do. I use them often!

 

It’s easy to forget to think about how our actions affect others when we are focused on meeting deadlines. Often we are so caught up with our own activities and concerns we don’t notice if anyone around us is hurt (that can be the bullied or the bully).

 

This weekend, slow down and join us in some craftivism (activism using craft). Make time to craft your thoughts into pretty embroidered post-it notes. For the changemaker simple repetitive hand stitching can be a powerful tool to be mindful of our actions and words and how we can live intentionally to help not to harm others. Use our #crafterthought questions when your brain is wandering off to reflect on the message you are creating and how you can be part of this revolution.

 

“WE’RE PUMPED TO BE PARTNERING WITH CRAFTIVIST COLLECTIVE FOR #MONTHOFACTION’S GET ARTSY CHALLENGE. WE LOVE HOW SARAH EMPHASIZES THE MEDITATIVE PROCESS OF CRAFTING — A USEFUL OUTLET IF YOU’RE COPING WITH BULLYING OR JUST NEED A MENTAL BREAK. SARAH’S WORK SHOWS US THE POWER OF ART AND CRAFT TO COMMUNICATE BIG IDEAS IN SIMPLE WAYS. TRANSFORMING SOMETHING AS EVERYDAY AND DISPOSABLE AS A POST-IT NOTE INTO A HAND-STITCHED, LASTING MESSAGE REMINDS US THAT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT AND CREATIVITY, A FEW SIMPLE WORDS CAN MAKE AN INDELIBLE IMPACT.”

 

– Michael Wood, creative director, Bystander Revolution

 

 

Crafterthoughts:

If I was being bullied how would I want people to help me?

How can I show love to a bully to help them stop bullying others?

Using my talents and voice how can I be part of the bystander revolution?

 

Decide if you are going to keep your embroidered post-its to help you tackle bullying or if you are going to give them as gifts, or quietly leave them for particular people to see, or put them up for many people to see such as in your school, office, park, cafe or anther public place (see our suggestions below). We hope these embroidered post-its not only show that someone is shown commitment in joining the Bystander Revolution by taking part in this slow form of activism but we hope this weekend creative campaign will also surprise and intrigue people, provoke thought, conversation and change.

 

Don’t forget to share your #crafterthoughts and #craftivism pieces online with us @craftivists (Twitter, Instagram or tag Craftivist Collective page on a Facebook post) as well as share with @BystanderRevo & #MonthofAction

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