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“Craftivism” is a joyful way to build community and soothe the soul, while making a difference.
Craftivism combines crafting + activism, using creativity to support a cause, strengthen your community, spread a message, or simply bring people together around a common cause.
You don't have to be “crafty” to organize or participate! Choose projects that welcome all interests and abilities. The goal is connection and action not the next Monet. 😉
Here are a few craftivism ideas to get you started:
Friendship Bracelets 📿
Make bracelets with messages like VOTE, HOPE, KINDNESS, UNITY, or RESIST to wear or share.
Painted Rocks
Create rocks with encouraging messages, positive affirmations, voting reminders or beautiful imagery. Leave them for others to discover or give them to friends and neighbors.
Encouragement Cards
Make cards for teachers, first responders, volunteers, poll workers, activists, seniors, or people going through a difficult time.
Banners & Bunting
Create colorful banners with messages of hope, inclusion, unity, or community to display at events or in your neighborhood.
Craft + Give
Combine crafting with a donation project: decorate care bags, make fleece blankets, create no-sew scarves, assemble hygiene kits, or add handmade notes to donated items.
Buttons, Pins & Stickers
Create simple messages people can wear, display, or pass along.
Step 1: Choose a purpose:
What matters to you? Voting, kindness, the environment, supporting a local organization, helping neighbors, or simply spreading hope? Let your purpose inspire your project.
Step 2: Pick a project
Choose something easy, affordable, and accessible.
Step 3: Gather supplies
Make a list and ask people to bring what they have. Craft stores, dollar stores, and reuse centers can be great sources for inexpensive supplies.
Step 4: Find a location
A living room, backyard, community room, library, church, coffee shop, or other welcoming space can work. You don't need anything fancy.
Step 5: Invite like-minded people
Start small! Invite friends, neighbors, coworkers, family, or other like-minded people who share your interest in the cause. You can always grow from there.
Step 6: Make it joyful!
Put on some music. Have snacks. Encourage conversation and laughter. The gathering itself is part of the action.
You might be surprised by what happens around the table: people connect, ideas emerge, friendships grow, and everyone leaves feeling a little more hopeful and a lot more energized!
“Craftivism” is a joyful way to build community and soothe the soul, while making a difference.
Craftivism combines crafting + activism, using creativity to support a cause, strengthen your community, spread a message, or simply bring people together around a common cause.
You don't have to be “crafty” to organize or participate! Choose projects that welcome all interests and abilities. The goal is connection and action not the next Monet. 😉
Here are a few craftivism ideas to get you started:
Friendship Bracelets 📿
Make bracelets with messages like VOTE, HOPE, KINDNESS, UNITY, or RESIST to wear or share.
Painted Rocks
Create rocks with encouraging messages, positive affirmations, voting reminders or beautiful imagery. Leave them for others to discover or give them to friends and neighbors.
Encouragement Cards
Make cards for teachers, first responders, volunteers, poll workers, activists, seniors, or people going through a difficult time.
Banners & Bunting
Create colorful banners with messages of hope, inclusion, unity, or community to display at events or in your neighborhood.
Craft + Give
Combine crafting with a donation project: decorate care bags, make fleece blankets, create no-sew scarves, assemble hygiene kits, or add handmade notes to donated items.
Buttons, Pins & Stickers
Create simple messages people can wear, display, or pass along.
Step 1: Choose a purpose:
What matters to you? Voting, kindness, the environment, supporting a local organization, helping neighbors, or simply spreading hope? Let your purpose inspire your project.
Step 2: Pick a project
Choose something easy, affordable, and accessible.
Step 3: Gather supplies
Make a list and ask people to bring what they have. Craft stores, dollar stores, and reuse centers can be great sources for inexpensive supplies.
Step 4: Find a location
A living room, backyard, community room, library, church, coffee shop, or other welcoming space can work. You don't need anything fancy.
Step 5: Invite like-minded people
Start small! Invite friends, neighbors, coworkers, family, or other like-minded people who share your interest in the cause. You can always grow from there.
Step 6: Make it joyful!
Put on some music. Have snacks. Encourage conversation and laughter. The gathering itself is part of the action.
You might be surprised by what happens around the table: people connect, ideas emerge, friendships grow, and everyone leaves feeling a little more hopeful and a lot more energized!