Monica Lobenstein (AcornOakForest)

I am a writer, crafter, and outdoors enthusiast; an organizer, creator, and ideas person. I love my family, my home, and observing the world around me. Even though I see the silver lining in most things, I am no Pollyanna. I just like silver linings. I want to add something positive to the world. The pages I write for HubPages are just one piece of that.

Go ahead! Make today great!

In the Spotlight

Create a Drink Coaster Mini-Album

Capture memories in a unique format with upcycled drink coasters and round-cut photos of your fun. This quick craft project makes good conversation starters and even better gifts.

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  25 Creative Projects Using I-Cord

  2 years ago

  Knitting I-cord is so relaxing that you may find yourself with yards of it. Here are fun and useful things you can make with it.

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  10 Homemade Knitting Nancys

  9 years ago

  They are called french knitters, knitting nancys, spool knitters and other names. The best part is they can be made at any time from items around the house. Here are 10 patterns to inspire you.

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  Tutorial: Spool-Knitted Infinity Scarf

  2 years ago

  Make your own beautiful, layered infinity scarf with your choice of three ways to finish it. Warm and comfortable, this is an easy project that only takes a few hours to complete. Just keep knitting.

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  Crafts & Handiwork

  101 Recycled Necktie Craft Projects You Have to Try (Part 1 - Bag It!)

  10 years ago

  Bags, bags, and more bags! Gotta love them! Big or small, there are never enough. This page is dedicated to bags made of neckties. At the bottom, keep clicking for more, all 101 necktie projects

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  Jewelry Making

  DIY River Stone Necklace for Amateur Rockhounds

  2 years ago

  We don't have to live in one of the states where rockhounding is epic to create beautiful jewelry from the stones we find. Wrap a stone in cord using this tutorial and wear those memories for life!