1. Frying Pan Bird Feeder
That old frying pan and lid are perfect for making your little bird friends a nice feeder. The lid acts as a roof and keeps birds dry when it's raining. This is a really easy DIY bird feeder that will only cost you an old pan and lid. Just sit it out on the porch or deck when it's finished and watch those birds flock to it. Or, you could attach it to a post and leave it out in the yard.
Source and Tutorial: marywisemandesign
2. DIY Skillet Art
Turn those old cast iron skillets into beautiful art pieces for the kitchen. I love how creative this is and you can make any type of art you want. Just glue on pieces of tile or glass or whatever you prefer. This is also a wonderful project for the kids. The next time they're stuck inside on a rainy day, take out those old rusty pots and pans and let them create beautiful artwork to display in your kitchen
3. DIY Cake Pan Art Supply Caddy
Old cake pans are used to make this rustic art supply caddy. I found this one on Etsy and think it would make the perfect art supply holder. Or, you could also use it as a candy dish or cupcake server. Just attach those old cake pans together with a wooden dowel. You can also buy this one from Etsy for around $40.
Available on: etsy.com
4. Bundt Pan Lamp
You can totally turn those old pots and pans into useful items. Just look at this lamp that has a bundt pan for a shade. You'll need the lamp base – use one that has a broken shade or you can pick up a lamp at any thrift store for around $5 or less. Then just add your bundt pan shade. You'll want to paint it – or leave it old and worn, just sand down the rust a bit and you've got a beautiful vintage shade.
5. Repurposed Bundt Pan Wreath
I love this repurposed bundt pan wreath. It's such a simple way to put an old bundt pan to good use. Just paint your old bundt pan in whatever color or design you want and then use a nice big ribbon to tie it up. You could do Christmas colors or choose spring pastels and have the perfect Easter wreath – you could even stick an Easter egg through the center hole for added decoration.
Source and Tutorial: oldtimepottery
6. DIY Cake Pan Stool
This is a really easy to make stool that allows you to use any number of things for the seat – even an old spring form cake pan. It's a simple stool to make and would be perfect for the craft room or workshop. You'll use the old cake pan to form the concrete – and you could also use it to form round concrete for your patio or walkway. Once the concrete sets, the pan just snaps apart so your concrete is easy to remove.
Source and Tutorial: homemade-modern
7. Old Quiche Pan Cake Stand
That old rusted quiche or tart pan can be turned into a lovely rustic looking cake stand. Just clean up your old pan and add a base, which could be any number of things from an upturned bowl to an old seed distributor. Use your imagination and make the pedestal something really creative. Then just attach the two and you're all done. You have a lovely cake stand that you can also use for fruit or any number of other things.
Source and Tutorial: threepixielane
8. Frying Pan Chalkboard
Those old Teflon frying pans can be turned into wonderful chalkboards. Remove any flakes of Teflon that may be hanging on the inside of the pan and then paint with chalkboard paint. This is a great little message area for the kitchen. Just hang it from the handle with a nice little bow or a piece of burlap if you want a farmhouse look to it.
Source and Tutorial: greenblogging
9. Repurposed Pans Into Garden Décor
These cast iron pans and skillets turned garden decorations are the most adorable things I've ever seen. They're much easier to make than you may think, too. You'll just need those old pots and pans and a few other supplies, plus some paint and imagination. The crab is really adorable and you could make lady bugs or just about any other crawly creature out of those old baking and cooking dishes.
Source and Tutorial: gardenweb
10. DIY Craft Owl From Old Strainer
You could use that old metal strainer or any number of other pots and pans to create this adorable little garden owl. Just add the big eyes and a few other facial features and hang it anywhere in the garden where you want a bit of additional décor. I love the idea of turning old pots and pans into garden decorations and this little owl is just perfect for bringing some fun and whimsy to the garden area.
11. Tiered Cake Pan Garden Planters
Turn those old rusty cake pans into these beautiful garden planters and give your flower beds a little extra lovely touch. Just attach the cake pans together with metal dowels or you could use legs from old metal furniture. Add a base and other decorations and use those tiered planters to add some depth to your flower garden. These are easy to do and give you a great place to add those shorter plants so that they'll be seen.
Source and Tutorial: ilovethatjunk
12. Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
You can find a cheap frying pan at the Dollar Store or use that old rusted one that you can't cook with any more to create this cute little Halloween decoration. Just smooth out the inside of the pan if you're using an old one and maybe add a coat of black spray paint. Then paint your little ghost inside and hang it with twine or black ribbon. It's cheap and easy and such a creative Halloween decoration.
Source and Tutorial: thriftyfun
13. Hand Painted Frying Pan Welcome Sign
An old ceramic frying pan – or any old frying pan that you may want to repurpose – would make a gorgeous welcome sign for your front porch. Plus, it gives the porch that great rustic look and feel. I found this lovely ceramic pan sign on Etsy for $11. It's got a great color and I love the hand painted welcome sign – you could do this yourself with a similar pan and customize your welcome message.
Available on: etsy
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