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4th of july craft

Fireworks craft with Stars and Stripes SVGs

This week our project just explodes with summertime nostalgia, and you’re going to love how this fireworks craft adds a burst of color to your home decor!  You all did your patriotic duty and voted for your favorite fireworks craft SVG file on Instagram last Sunday. Stars won out over stripes by a landslide, so…
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Free Birthday SVG and a sweet candy bouquet

Everyone loves candy, and this week in Make It Monday with Michelle, we’re creating a birthday candy bouquet for all the candy lovers in your life — we even have a free birthday SVG file you can use. There are tons of ways to add your own personal touches to this project. We used plain…
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DIY flag, just in time for summer celebrations

Summer is coming, and that’s when we get to celebrate all things American. Hot dogs, apple pie and the 4th of July! This week our Make It with Michelle project is an adorable, patriotic DIY flag you can fly in your home all summer. This project even includes a freebie design so you can make…
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Easy Apple SVG Free Gift Card Holder

It is always a good time to show teachers a little bit of appreciation and gratitude and this apple SVG free gift card holder is the perfect way to do just that. This week we started a fun new series over on our FB page called Make it With Michelle on Mondays.  For the craft…
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How to Make a Memory Jar with Adhesive Vinyl

Simple DIY Memory Jar with Adhesive Vinyl Every year our family collects highlights and special moments during the year in a memory jar.  At our dinner on New Year’s Eve we read through all the memories we have each written down over the past twelve months.  It is a fun way to keep a journal…
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Best Gifts for Crafters

Best Gifts for Crafters: 50 Amazing Gift Ideas That They are sure to LOVE! Check my ultimate list of the best gift ideas for crafters! This post contains affiliate links which means at no extra cost to you we earn a small commission when you shop through our link. Please Note: This crafter gift guide…
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My Designs In The Chaos

Welcome To The Chaos Community

NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?  Start Here! I know that getting a cutting machine can feel a little overwhelming.  The possibilities feel endless and yet you find yourself stuck screenshotting cute ideas, scrolling Pinterest, and your machine is still just sitting there.  That’s why I’ve got tons of resources for you to get out of the…
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Mission Statement and Community Rules

The Chaos Mission Statement Here at My Designs in the Chaos it is my number one goal to develop, encourage, and grow your crafting talents and confidence.  I firmly believe there is no wrong way to craft.  This is a community for crafters to come get genuine advice from other crafters with tons of great…
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Dollar Tree Christmas Decor

How to Make Dollar Tree Christmas Decor Stockings This post contains affiliate links which means at no extra cost to you I earn a small commission when you shop through these links. There is just something about a beautiful holiday mantle!  But sometimes those mantles can come at a high ticket price.  This Dollar Tree…
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Plastic-Hanger-Snowflake

How to make a plastic hanger snowflake step by step This post contains affiliate links which means at no extra cost to you I earn a small commission when you shop through these links. I love decorating for the holidays!  I also love not having to spend a ton of money.  These plastic hanger snowflakes…
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My name is Michelle and I am the creative director behind the chaos. I'm so are glad you are here and hope you find inspiration and confidence to create something beautiful out of the chaos in your craft room and in life.

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