Post-it reminders as part of Bystander Revolution challenge

Resources needed:

• Thin cotton fabric ideally in colours similar to post-it notes
• Felt fabric ideally in the colours similar to post-it notes
• Bondaweb
• Felt tip pen
• Post-it notes
• Fabric scissors
• Embroidery needle ideally size 5-7
• Additional: Embroidery hoop but not essential

Instructions

Using your felt tip pen write the message on a post-it note you resonate with the most out of the four on offer or come up with your own in the same ethos

2. Trace your stencil onto your cotton fabric (you can use a light box or place against a window to see the message through it or the light of your computer screen) using a biro pen or fabric invisible ink pen.

3. Unravel and cut a stretch of thread the length of your arm from finger to shoulder This is the recommended length to use. Embroider your message using a simple back stitch. Use all 6 strands in your embroidery thread for thick words and 2-3 strands for smaller messages in thinner pen.

4. Cut out a piece of Bondaweb a little larger than your post-it shape and iron on to the back of your cotton fabric with the written message on the front.

5. Place your post it on the back of your fabric, over your Bondaweb in the position you want your fabric post it and cut around with fabric scissors to the shape of a real post-it note size.

6. Peel off your Bondaweb and then place the cotton, Bondaweb facing directly onto your felt.

7. Put your iron on a low heat because felt can melt. Put your felt and cotton post-it underneath a towel or thick fabric so your felt doesn’t melt and briefly iron over your fabrics so they fuse together.

8. Cut your felt so it’s the same size as the cotton square

Place your handmade post-it note messages somewhere relevant where you think it can have the most impact. Share your process and final piece online with friends and followers and tag us on Instagram or Twitter @craftivists so that we can encourage fellow craftivists to take part too. Also tag @BystanderRevolution (Instagram) or @BystanderRev (Twitter) and #MonthofAction please 🙂

Founder of P.S. I Made This Erica Domesek will be sharing our project with her thousands of readers and followers!

“I am thrilled to be apart of this important initiative. My life is about helping deliver smiles to others, and when others aren’t smiling because of bullying, it’s important for everyone to do their part to bring awareness to improving unacceptable actions… and that’s where art comes in! Art of something we can all relate to. There was a point in our lives where we all created something in school, or at home. It brought out a sense of joy and accomplishment. Remembering that we all deserve joy and are looking to do well by doing good is what I stand for. Whether you choose to create an embroidered post-it that represents your message, or simply be an ambassador who sets a healthy example for kindness- it’s all important. Don’t forget that the biggest DIY project of all is LIFE, and we want everyone to enjoy theirs without bullying! Help others to craft the life they want by standing up for love, art, and happiness in this beautiful world we life in!”

This project is very close to my heart and I hope it is to yours too. We can’t wait to see your creations shared online with fellow craftivists to show our love and kindness to victims of bullying and those bullying too (they are often going through pain too).

Photographs by Jonathan Cherry 

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