If you’re like most dedicated home bakers, you’ve probably amassed a great number of old pans or other kitchen supplies that are too well-loved or a bit beyond their prime. While some kitchenware can last a lifetime, most of it doesn’t. Whether you’re searching for creative ways to get rid of your unusable pots and pans or if you’re just ready for an upgrade but are reluctant to entirely discard your tried and true kitchenware, the art of upcycling is the perfect solution.
What Is Upcycling?
It’s recycling, but better! Upcycling is the artistic process of utilizing old materials to create something new—art projects, useful home solutions, you name it, and upcycling can make it happen. This means that, yes, there is a use for your old round cake pans, muffin tins, flatware, and dishes!
Repurposing Your Kitchen
With upcycling, your creative possibilities are endless, but check out these inspiring project ideas if you’re running low on inspiration.
* Cupcake or muffin tins are great contraptions for organizing your drawers or tiny craft supplies. Use each compartment to store paperclips, buttons, beads, or anything else you need to sort.
* Believe it or not, cutting boards make great wall decorations. Use them to give your kitchen a bit of extra homely charm, or even attach some clothespins to them so that you have a nifty place to hang your spare coupons.
* As a baker, you’re always looking for more ways to present your desserts. Go rustic by making a quaint cake stand out of your old round cake pans!
It’s easy to get excited about upcycling, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself with lots of new craft projects but too few pans for actual baking! Head over to NY Cake to restock, then head to the thrift store for more old kitchenware for your next project.
