Transform Old Tube Pans into Charming DIY Tabletop Planters

Discover how to turn your old tube pans into charming DIY tabletop planters! This easy and creative project not only breathes new life into unusable baking ware but also adds a unique touch to your home decor. Follow our step-by-step guide.

Transform Old Tube Pans into Charming DIY Tabletop Planters

This weekend our family spent lots of time outside beautifying our yard. One of the highlights was taking some of our old pans and turning them into frugal plant holders.

About a month ago, my grandmother gave me a bunch of baking pans. She knows that I love to bake, especially cakes.  

However, some of those pans were not up to baking standards. Each pan had unique wear from use, like specks of rust to baked-on food. I wasn’t ready to throw them out yet. I thought, “How can I up-cycle them?”

Then came my aha moment. That old tube pan would be perfect as a tabletop umbrella planter. The tube pan’s hole is the perfect size to put my outside umbrella through. Then off I went to Home Depot to grab a few packs of brightly colored annuals.

Here is how I turned my grandmother’s old tube pan into a pretty and frugal planter.

How To Turn Old Tube Pans Into A DIY Plant Holder

The start of spring means you can expect a bunch of sales on plants. You can also repurpose plants you have already grown around your home. The choice is yours.

First, before adding your dirt & plants, drill some holes for irrigation.

Ignore the fact that my hubby drilled the holes as an afterthought. I was so excited I started planting away and never thought about irrigation. The wonderful thing about my husband – he is a GENIUS.

Lesson learned. Think before you act.

Now you can add in your dirt. Leaving enough room for your plants and enough to water your plants. If you put in too much dirt, it will spill out all over your lovely table.

The Final Results (beautiful might I add). Keep in mind, if you want to add a few more personal touches, you can always paint the outside of the pan.

How To Prevent Rust

As an afterthought, I know we will be watering these plants often. I am almost thinking it would be a great idea to paint these bundt pans with Rustoleum to prevent further rusting.

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