Leather Butterflies began as a beautiful memory shared by a dear friend. This friend had gone through many struggles, abuses and challenges in life. Her elderly mother had gifted her a butterfly brooch made of leather, and said “This represents you: You are as delicate as a butterfly, but as tough as an old saddle!”  

Her story spoke to me and reminded me that the journey of a butterfly involves stages of transformation - some in the dark and some quite messy.  That little worm has no idea what it will go through to become the beautiful butterfly in the end. Life is hard sometimes, but because of my faith in Jesus, I know He strengthens me to be able to overcome the toughest of obstacles.

I love what Colossians 1:11-12 says about the strength that God gives (in the Message translation): “It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that He has for us.”

Leather Butterflies is also committed to supporting the recovery of the abused, and a portion of my sales will be donated to the Justice Residences, the first long-term restoration home, and a place of deliverance, healing and restoration for survivors of human trafficking, The Justice Reform.