Trade As One

We are excited to introduce a new line of cards - Sanctuary Spring. Sanctuary Spring is a line of beautiful, fair trade greeting cards handcrafted by women who have escaped prostitution in the Philippines. These women were originally forced into prostitution by others or because they had no other means of providing for their families. Now, they are participating in restoration services provided by local charities in order to forge a new beginning for their lives. With limited job options in the Philippines, Sanctuary Spring is a critical lifeline that provides safe, dignifying, and empowering work.

Each card is $3.95 which puts local stationery boutiques to shame! Each card is handcrafted with exquisite “craftwomanship”. Since I spent ten years in the stationery industry, I do not toss around these compliments casually. Because they are so well made, they may appear digitally printed in the photos, but in fact each one is made of individual paper pieces that have a 3-D effect in person. My favorites (so far) are the Animal Mobile Card (I love owls and this little guy is darling) and The Sweetest Thing (I love doughnuts so perhaps this adds why I love it).

The Batik Flower Card is another favorite for a completely different reason - it isn’t cute like the others, it is beautiful! Since it is a blank card, this is definitely one to stock up on and keep for any occasion.

For those stationery lovers out there, this is a great way to purchase something you already love and purchase and now you can know that each card purchase is helping a woman who has escaped prostitution and now has safe, dignified work. The back of the card is signed by the woman who made it and a bit of Sanctuary Spring’s story so you can spread the word to the person you share your cards with!

Appropriate for Mother’s Day, check out the Cherry Blossom Mother’s Day Card. See the entire line here.