6. Wall Hangings
If you have old nonstick, Teflon skillets or pans lying around, why not turn them into fun wall hangings? You can even use them as chalk boards for the little ones to give them reminders, or keep track of their chores and other errand lists. Simply clean and scrub away the Teflon flakes from the base of the pan and paint it with chalkboard paint. Hang it from the handle and add a little bow, or other decorative designs to give your kitchen a traditional farmhouse look.
7. Garden Decorations
A splendid way to get the kiddos involved in a creative, fun project is by getting them to help with old cookware and turning it into stunning garden decorations.
Turn stock pots into snails, ladybirds, or crabs! The possibilities are endless. All you need is a little paint and a whole lot of creativity. Turn them upside down and paint away! You can even decorate these using beads and other items and attach two or three pans together to create the silhouette of a cat, mouse, lion, mushroom, or anything else your heart desires!
8. Plant Pots
Large pots, sauce pans, etc., can be used as funky looking plant pots that create a fun and fresh look in your garden. Paint them all over and add decorative items if you please.
You can plant all kinds of flora and fauna, as well as herbs, fruits, and vegetables like basil, cilantro, mint, cherry tomatoes, chillies, lemons, etc. The mismatched design and sizes give it a splendid, homey look.
9. Holiday Decorations
Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but it can also be the most creative time as well! Use your old cookware as holiday decorations. Grab a bundt pan, paint it and decorate it with flowers and leaves to create your very own DIY wreath!
You can use old pans and skillets to create spooky looks like a witch’s cabin on Halloween. Decorate them with fake spider webs or draw ghostly pictures on them. There is no limit to what you can achieve with old cookware and a little bit of imagination.
10. Bird Baths and Feeders
Your old cookware is also a great option to use as a bird bath or feeder. If you have old sheet pans lying around, you can paint it and hang it on a tree or if you are up for a more ambitious project, you can even turn it into a small water fountain and place it in the center of your garden for little hummingbirds to enjoy.
You can use old saucepans as bird feeds. Simply decorate them and hang them on trees with bird food inside and watch all kinds of lovely birds and other animal friends come and go.