30 smart ways to reuse and upcycle old baking pans

Have your baking pans cooked their last cookies? That doesn’t mean that it’s time to throw them out. There’s a lot of life left in old pans. You just need to find the perfect use for them.

We found some of the most creative repurposing projects out there.

Are you ready to upcycle?

#1 Create a fountain

Get creative with the old pots and pans you have. Add a fountain pump, and you’ll have something to truly enjoy.

#2 Muffin tin organizer

Never lose little things again. Keep them sorted and easy to locate with an old muffin tin.

#3 A perfect spot for candles

Catch all the wax drippings without damaging furniture or fear of fire. Put a few pans together to create a cohesive display.

#4 A simple planter

Here’s a simple DIY that doesn’t need much explaining. Make sure to drill holes in the bottom, especially if you will be leaving the planter in an area that sees rain.

#5 A mosaic serving tray

Baking pans have plenty of room. All they lack is the right look. Add in some mosaic tiling, and you’ll have the perfect serving tray for years to come.

#6 A memo board

Get a little creative with decorative paper, cloth, and glue. You’ll have a magnetic memo board that will last for ages.

#7 Wall bins

Old bread tins can be transformed into wall bins with minimal effort. Just nail or screw them to a solid wood backing, and you’re ready to have that perfect rustic kitchen look.

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#8 A full serving center

Don’t stop at one level. Use several baking pans and create tiers.

stacked — Lyn Ella via Pinterest Source: Lyn Ella via Pinterest

#9 DIYing the tiered stand

Were you in love with the last tiered serving center? You can find instructions on how to make your own here.

#10 Floating wall shelves

Old cake tins can be turned into useful floating shelves. You can find the DIY instructions here.

#11 A Planter

An old Bundt cake can be turned into the perfect planter. For added polish, paint it black first.

#12 A magnetic spice rack

For this, you simply need a frame, an old baking sheet, and flat magnets to glue to the backs of your spice jars.

#13 Cake tin caddy

A vintage cake tin might make the perfect caddy. You can find the how-to instructions here.

#14 River rock boot tray

Make sure your boots feel right at home. Give them somewhere to sit (not on your clean floors) that makes it seem like they’re still in their natural outdoor environment.

#15 Get festive

This creative wreath was made with vintage Jello molds and ribbon. It has a look that simply can’t be replicated with a store-bought wreath.

#16 And ready for the holidays

This one uses a larger mold and tree ornaments. The sky is the limit when it comes to getting into the holiday spirit.

#17 Create some storage

Are you running out of places to put things? Consider the walls, and don’t forget about those old baking pans.

#18 Pendant lights

Turn cake tins into pendant lights. You’ll need a few things for this project. You can find the instructions here.

#19 An herb planter

Old baking tins have a lot of potential uses. This one made the outside ring and back surface of a beautiful herb planter.

#20 Decorative serving tray

Glue on some gold foil, and you’ll have a decorative serving tray. Are you ready to add a little extra character and style to your décor?

#21 Moss monogram display

Add something truly unique to your front doorstep. You can learn how to make a moss monogram tray here.

#22 Have some fun

Create Christmas décor that the kids will love. Get them involved in the project and let them help to create the face or add holiday decorations such as pinecones and ornaments.

pot — Nadine Wiand via Pinterest Source: Nadine Wiand via Pinterest

#23 Organize the kitchen

Here’s a quick way to declutter counter space. Use an old bread pan to keep everything out of the way.

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#24 Bring it into the living room

Who said that pans have to stay in the kitchen? Bring them further out into the house to create a look that flows from room to room.

#25 All the way

This takes the idea of the tiered servers from earlier and adds the perfect touch. The rolling pin holds together the look as well as the parts.

examples — Christ Morris via Pinterest Source: Christ Morris via Pinterest

#26 A painting tray

Give old cupcake tins more of a chance at life by using them during your future painting projects. The little cups are great for keeping colors separate.

#27 Start off succulents

There are a few secrets to propagating succulents. Pans help! You can find out what to do here.

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#28 Tiered tray without drilling

Does drilling terrify you? These pie tins were glued to candlestick holders. No power tools required!

#29 A bird feeder

When your pans are done with helping to feed people, don’t forget about the birds! With a little work, a pan can be turned into a sturdy bird feeder.

#30 A clock

All you need are the clock parts. The rest is up to your imagination, a little paint, and the style of your baking pan.

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