Cards by Wendy Hawthorn

Isaiah 61:3
To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.

Beauty for ashes could, quite literally, be considered the story behind these cards. I started making cards in the winter of 2006, while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. During that time I had the opportunity to take a rubber stamp class at Lasting Impressions at Matticks Farm, and as they say, the rest was all in the cards.

What started as a fun class, soon became a creative passion. As my obsession with rubber stamps and cardstock grew (ok, I admit it, I get excited about swatch books), I realized that this hobby had better be about more than just me.

So I prayed and asked for wisdom and the idea came to me that I could use my creative endeavor to benefit others. Each card is hand stamped and crafted with that goal in mind. For this reason, Hawthorn Cards gives a generous amount of its proceeds to the Women’s Breast Health Centre at the Victoria General Hospital, who provide excellent care and support for women across Vancouver Island undergoing treatment. For me it is a way of turning a difficult experience into something beautiful and an opportunity to reciprocate some of the many blessings I have received.

May you be truly blessed this Holiday Season. May you know the glorious riches of God’s love and may your New Year overflow with His wonderful peace.

Blessings,
Wendy Hawthorn

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