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    Home » Christmas Decorations And Crafts

    Upcycled Christmas Decor Wall Hanging

    Published by Pam Kessler | 730 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. - 6 Comments

    When I found this vintage red and white enamelware frying pan at a yard sale a few years ago, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it.

    Repurpose it for Christmas decor, of course!

    And then it sat in my craft room year after year, like that sad little Dolly on the Isle Of Misfit Toys. I kept meaning to make something out of it, but time would always get in the way and next thing you know, Christmas had passed it by again.

    Red and white enamelware frying pan.

    Then this year when I was shopping at Michaels I ran across a red barn Christmas ornament and I knew this year would be the year I actually did the project!

    No more procrastinating, I'm rescuing my frying pan from the Isle Of Misfit Toys.

    How To Upcycle A Frying Pan Into A Christmas Wall Hanging

    (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)

    Supplies:

    Supplies for the frying pan wall hanging including glue gun, red barn, sisal trees, buffalo snow, Santa and sleigh.
    • Frying Pan
    • Red Barn Christmas tree ornament
    • 2 Sisal Trees
    • Santa and sleigh
    • Buffalo Snow
    • Ribbon or Bow
    • Sprig of Greenery if desired*
    • Glue Gun

    * The sprig of greenery I purchased was covered in glitter. Think long and hard about glitter during the holiday season, because you will be finding that stuff in the oddest of places for months to come.

    Instructions:

    Time needed: 15 minutes.

    Step by Step Directions

    1. Remove Hanger From Ornament

      My barn was actually a Christmas ornament, so I removed the hanger from the top.

      Removing hanger from Christmas ornament.

    2. Glue Barn

      Using your glue gun, run a bead of hot glue around the back of the barn on the areas which will make contact with the frying pan.

      Putting glue on the back of the barn.

    3. Attach Barn

      Press the barn against the frying pan until the glue sets up.

      Red barn setting in the base of the frying pan frame.

    4. Attach Trees

      Run hot glue down the backside of each tree and press them into place beside the barn.

      Word Of Warning - the hot glue will melt the sisal trees a little bit, just because of the temperature of the glue coming out of the glue gun. But it turns out to be a good thing because it causes the backs of the trees to be a little flatter, so more surface area attaches to the frying pan.

      An Additional Word Of Warning - the hot glue is VERY HOT. Please be careful with your fingertips when using it.

      Gluing the backside of the sisal trees.

    5. Glue Santa

      Run your glue on the backside of Santa and the sleigh.

      Gluing Santa and sleigh to the craft project.

    6. Step Back

      Check the alignment and make sure everything is firmly in place. I sat the frying pan up on its edge and shook it a few times to make sure things were going to stay put.

      Santa and sleigh flying over a red barn.

    7. Embellish The Handle

      If you want to add some greenery to the wall hanging now is a good time to do so. You can also add the ribbon or bow at this point (although I forgot to take a picture of gluing the bow on).

      Notice all the evil glitter just waiting to fly off into your eyeball.

      Gluing greenery to the top of the frying pan for decoration.

    8. Add snow.

      I decided to go with a different type of snow than I had originally planned. In my product photo, I show a bag of flaky Buffalo Snow, but I decided to use the Buffalo snow that looks like cotton batting instead (easier to glue down and less messy).

      I just ran a generous amount of glue on the bottom of the barn and stuffed the wad of fluffy snow in there.

      Gluing buffalo snow to the bottom of the barn.

    9. Hang Your Masterpiece

      Run twine or ribbon through the frying pan handle and your Christmas wall hanging is all set to be hung!

    Now let's get to the awkward part. The Santa w/ Sleigh was purchased either last year or the year before at Michael's in the section of Christmas miniatures they used to have for decorating Christmas villages and dollhouses.

    I don't see it this year on their site. At all. I've looked all over and can't find it anywhere else either.

    Normally I would have just made the project with something you could buy, but I had this one all done by the time I figured out they didn't sell Santa anymore (I actually figured that out about five minutes before hitting publish on this post).

    Anyhow, Walmart does have Santa & Sleigh cake toppers that might work. Or you could find a little Santa to stand on the chimney. Or skip Santa altogether (gasp).

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    Upcycled frying pan into Christmas decoration.

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    Comments

    1. Our Hopeful Home

      December 08, 2021 at 9:44 am

      I absolutely LOVE this! You’re right, that pan was just perfect for a Christmas makeover! XoKathleen
      Our Hopeful Home

      Reply
    2. Brenda

      December 08, 2021 at 10:21 am

      This is so adorable. I love homemade crafts and even better to give and receive them. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year too!

      Reply
    3. Pamela Martin

      December 08, 2021 at 10:30 am

      This is completely amazing. How talented. I doubt I would ever find a fry pan, but I can look for a pie plate. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    4. Becky Rizzonelli

      December 18, 2021 at 9:52 am

      What a beautiful frying pan. Wherever did you find one so perfect? What a beautiful makeover. This is a darling decoration.

      Reply
      • Pam Kessler

        December 19, 2021 at 9:09 am

        I found it at a yard sale a few years ago. I remember the lady had a few enamelware pots and pans, but that's the only one I bought.

        Reply
    5. Kathi Bonney

      November 11, 2022 at 8:57 am

      Positively the Best Christmas Decor I have seen in ages….Job well done!
      Glitter???? I still find it and it is time to start Christmas decorating again.

      Reply

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