Kia Ora, Bula Vanaka, Talofa! Cafe 53 is opening this week

I am rather excited.  I work 20 hrs a wk for a youth trust in Aranui.  After 6yrs, they have finally got their community cafe off the ground.  This week it is open.  I thought it might be nice to add a splash of colour to the brand new leather couches..Cushions. From a mix of new fabric and some upcycled mens shirts...

lots of colour with an aotearoa/pasifika feel

man's shirt to cushion - and no need for a zip! yipeee!!!

The green cushion has a white shirt backing complete with pocket!

So there you have it - so easy and quick - and no need to insert a fiddley zip - just use the buttons on the front as the opening.  So why not freshen up your decor with a burst of summery fun - find some XL sized shirts and get sewing! :) 

connected with bloggers

lots and lots and lots of bloggers! From all over the place.  Thank you so much to all the hard working women who pulled this off! I had such a great weekend of chatting, relaxing, eating, crafting, laughing, crying, and dreaming....Just what was needed to help me clarify some of the journey I am on presently.  And the possibility of running some creative upcycling workshops is now looking like it could happen! Fantastic - its got my creative juices flowing (unfortunately in the middle of the night!- luckily i keep a pen and notepad by the bed)...

miriam showing us some zumba moves on The Panel

up on the top of Alice's and C1 building

loving the colour scheme and bag!!!!

shipping crates can look lovely

getting ready to create buntings with Deb

dance-o-mat buddies Stella and Miriam

beautiful day for a boggie!

we have to go up there?!?!?!

making friends on the roof top overlooking CBD

mmmmmmm.....at Make Cafe

It was awesome....