15 Creative Ways To Repurpose Inexpensive Dollar Tree Pizza Pans Around The House

Plenty of Dollar Tree items are often repurposed into decorative or useful DIYs, and the 12-inch Cooking Concepts Tin Pizza Pan is no exception. Yes, some people actually use it to bake pizza, but according to reviews, most satisfied customers purchased it with the intention of repurposing. The Dollar Tree pizza pan can be turned into a wreath, tray, table, bird feeder, or many other useful and decorative objects around your home. These DIY pizza pan projects are inexpensive, quick, and easy enough to reuse, even for inexperienced crafters. At only $1.25 a pan, why not try many of these ideas?

Just about all of these pizza pan crafts start with paint. Because of the slick, shiny surface of the pan, it's a good idea to sand it down before painting. Otherwise, use a primer or apply several coats of paint, allowing the pan to dry completely between layers (a hair dryer is useful to speed up the process). The best paints to use on your pizza pan include acrylic, mineral, chalk, or spray paint, and be sure to cater your choice to whether you'll be using the pan indoors or outdoors. Rustoleum's Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint is a great option for outdoor projects, as it is weather resistant and will keep your pan from rusting. 

The size and shape of the Dollar Tree pizza pan makes it perfect for DIY front door signs. Paint the pan in your preferred color, then add words using a Cricut, vinyl sticker, or stencil. Add a ribbon and some faux greenery to the top and secure with hot glue (this Bowdabra Bow Maker is a life-changer for making perfect bows). To hang the sign, make a loop of jute string at the top and hot glue the ends to the back, or tie the string into two holes drilled into the pan for a sturdier option. 

To create a side, end, accent, or drinks table with hidden storage, find a planter with the same diameter (or slightly smaller) as your 12-inch pizza pan. Paint just the pan or the pan and planter, then place the pan on top as a lid. This stunning TikTok pizza pan hack can be used outdoors for storing gardening supplies or sports equipment or indoors for shoes, blankets, and magazine storage. Make sure your lid is sturdy enough before placing drinks or decorative objects on top!

The moving clock parts found in the Roymnie Clock Mechanism Replacement Kit cost under $7. This is the most expensive part of this entire project, which also includes the pizza pan, a Dollar Tree hula hoop ($1.25), and a poplar board from Lowe's ($2.18 for a 2-foot board, or $3.98 for a 4-foot board). Paint all three pieces, then drill a hole in the center of the pan and the board and attach the clock mechanism. Connect the board to the hula hoop, and voila! You have a beautiful DIY modern wall clock that looks incredibly high-end. 

Two pizza pans are used in this DIY project to keep the rope ends hidden. Attach a bead garland between the two pans, drill three holes through the top pan, tie on rope, and then hot glue everything in place. The two pans, nautical rope, and bead garland are all from Dollar Tree and cost $1.25, which means this entire project costs only $5 to assemble. Add a carabiner or metal S hook at the top for easy hanging (these Yzerel S Hooks are $5 for a 12-pack). 

To make this genius bird feeder DIY, drill four holes on the edge of your pizza pan and tie rope or jute string through the holes. You can hang your bird feeder on a tree branch or bird feeder pole like the Ottsuls Shepherds Hook. Be sure to paint your pizza pan with an outdoor paint; a light color will help prevent the metal from getting too hot. Invite your kids to decorate a paper plate and use it as an insert (you can easily swap out the plate if it gets dirty/moldy).  

As the name suggests, a bird seed catcher will eliminate waste by catching the bird seed that falls out of the feeder above, keeping your yard cleaner. Paint your pizza pan a light color to keep it from absorbing heat. Drill two to four holes on the sides and use these YINGFENG Hanging Chains to hook it to the bottom of your hanging feeder.

This nautical rope tray with a circle border is made entirely from Dollar Tree finds, including the pizza pan, nautical rope, and Home Collection Plastic Shower Curtain Rings. Cover the entire surface of the pan and each shower curtain ring in the rope, holding it in place with hot glue. Use the rope to tie each ring together and create a garland, then glue the whole thing around the edge of the tray. The ring border makes excellent handles for moving your tray to various locations. 

Because the pizza pan is metal, your magnets will stick to it without any special coating, and you can cover the surface in contact paper without ruining the magnetism. Another option is to cover your magnet board in black chalk paint, which allows you to write notes directly onto the board. Decorate with raffia, bows, beaded garland, or a cute sign. You can hang your magnetic memo board on the wall, or use an easel stand. Attach invitations, recipes, and notes to the board with some cute matching magnets for this TikTok pizza pan hack for your home office.

The pictured accent table was created using three Dollar Tree plungers as the legs, but any wooden poles will work. For a three-legged table, you'll need to cut the tops of your legs at a 45-degree angle, or keep them flat across for a four-legged option. Paint the tray and legs, then attach the legs to the tray. A circular wood board covered in a tile craft sticker was used to cover up the drill holes, but you could opt for hot glue and forgo the extra board.  

With a pizza pan, cake pan, and candlestick holders (all from Dollar Tree), you can make this stunning tiered tray for around $4. Use an epoxy (such as E6000) to glue the pieces together, then spray paint. The whole thing takes only a few minutes to create and is easy enough for anyone to accomplish — no crafting skills required. To get the aged patina look, you can rub some wood stain around the edges, but this step is optional. 

Turn a pizza pan into a unique mirror with this stunning DIY project that you can hang on your wall. The pizza pan makes the perfect frame for a Light in the Dark 12-inch Mirror, which can be attached using a strong adhesive. Paint your pan and attach your mirror, or elevate the look with some plastic Dollar Tree Mini Square Bowls painted white and glued along the edge. 

This nautical rope display stand with feet was made using all items from Dollar Tree: the pizza pan, nautical rope, wallpaper stickers, and nautical rope balls. Cover your pizza pan in the peel-and-stick wallpaper of your choice, or paint if preferred. Hot glue nautical rope around the edge and hot glue the rope balls to the bottom of the tray. If you can't find the rope balls, hot glue nautical rope around a foam craft ball or something similar. It'll make a beautiful addition to any nautical, coastal, farmhouse, or bohemian room.

For those who prefer to decoupage over paint, this tray idea is for you. Flip your pizza pan upside down and cover it in Mod Podge, then place your favorite card stock, wrapping paper, paper napkin, or even photograph onto the pan. Coat with another layer of Mod Podge. The rope frame and beaded handles (made from floral wire and wooden beads) give it some farmhouse flair and make it look more like a decorative tray and less like a decoupaged pizza pan. 

This is a lovely spring wreath for holding dried or faux flowers. To achieve the look, paint two Dollar Tree pizza pans and bend one almost in half. Lightly "sew" the two trays together with jute string and decorate with a bow. Fill the pocket with your favorite dried herbs for a lovely scent, or use faux flowers instead. This design looks nice hanging on an interior or exterior door or simply hung on the wall. 

Decorate your pizza pan using your favorite method, such as paint, decoupage, resin, or mosaic tiles (pictured). Glue it to the top of a Lazy Susan like this HSTECH 4-inch Turntable (they are also frequently available at dollar stores and thrift stores). Use this item as part of your table's centerpiece to hold napkins, coasters, and salt and pepper. To get the mosaic tile look from the image, use enamel, floral beads, and white grout.