The Beirutista and I have known each other since elementary school. It is only recently that I have realized just how much we both really have in common. Since she is now a full time resident of Lebannon, our gatherings are limited to her annual visits home to family. She has brought me some beautiful gifts from Lebanon, and so during her last visit, I decided to return the favor.
Materials: book board, unlined paper, waxed thread, Sharpie, White Gel pen, leather & misc jewelry findings.
This is a journal I made a few months ago as a gift. There is a couple who is starting a new phase of life and a new journey. My prayer is that this helps them remember their steps.
Materials: Scrap leather, waxed thread, book board, unlined paper, a vintage shutter clasp.
The first night of our arrival, there was a small book wrapped on our nightstand. Carla, the daughter in our new family, left us one of her favorite stories to read. It was a very sweet gift and I look forward to reading it soon.
However, first I thought I should return the favor of a book. So one afternoon while Evelyn worked in her new workspace, I made Carla a little journal. I used the same wrapping paper which she wrapped our book in, a few white brads, book board I had brought with me, waxed thread, and old ledger paper. The lettering for her name I did by hand in pencil.
Jess Boctor 