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Win $2000 in Solo Design Contest

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SOLO recently launched its Up for Anything Design Challenge to help inspire the next design on a Heavy Duty paper plate. Participants can upload an original image to the SOLO Up for Anything Design Challenge tab on Facebook.

The entry with the most votes will snag $2,000; 2nd place will get $1,000 and third place will claim $500.

As an added incentive to enter – or support those who have – weekly winners (chosen at random from all entrants and voters) receive a $25 AmEx gift card and a SOLO prize pack.

You can upload one image per day onto the contest tab located here. Images can be anything from an inspiring photo to a collage of some sorts. Next, fans can vote for their favorite design and ask friends and family to vote for their design as well.

The contest runs from August 15 through September 27th when three winners will be crowned.

Each week, Solo will select at random a weekly winner from either those who have submitted a design as well as those who vote.

As far as prizing goes, here’s a breakdown of what could be won:

  • Weekly prize: $25 American Express gift card and SOLO prize pack
  • 1st place: $2,000 American Express gift card and SOLO prize pack
  • 2nd place: $1,000 American Express gift card and SOLO prize pack
  • 3rd place: $500 American Express gift card and SOLO prize pack

Go to the Solo Facebook page and enter now.

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.