1. Cake pans

Can you say creative? This unique take on a succulant garden by A Diamond in the Stuff uses bundt pans to house these pretty plants. 

2. Vintage tins

Store it, stash it or organize it in vintage tins to give your kitchen a rustic feel. Tip: smaller ones are perfect for storing pens and pencils. 

3. Door knobs

We love this creative take on doorknobs by The Sideways House. Use them to hang photographs, keys, scarves, jewellery — the possibilites are endless. 

4. Old drawers

Repurpose old drawers into chic farmhouse-style trays like this one, found on Ella Claire. 

5. Picture frames

Flea markets are a great place to find picture frames without glass. Our favourite way to upcycling them is to create a message board using wire threaded through the frame, like this one found on the Madigan Made blog.  

6. Vintage caddys

Use them to keep everything from stationary to art supplies and cutlery organized, like Laura from the Finding Home blog. 

7. Tea cups and saucers

Create a unique cake stand, like this one by Ava&Maude, by gluing cups and saucers to glasses.

8. Window panes

We call this idea by Liz Marie pure genius. Use vintage window panes (with or without the glass) to create a striking headboard. 

9. Wooden crates

Ever so versatile, old crates are the perfect rustic accent pieces. Use them to hold magazines, toys and crafts or as extra seating in the garden. 

10. Wall medallions

Spray-paint old wall medallions and attach them to the wall using glue or nails to create a beautiful wall installation. 

Our tops tips for shopping flea markets:

1. Bring cash There's nothing like falling for a one-of-a-kind item and not being able to snag it. Most markets do not accept cards or cheques, so come prepared.

2. Go in with a plan Have a general idea of what you're looking for. Flea markets are often so jam-packed with eclectic things that it can quickly become an overwhelming experience.

3. Paint is your new best friend The beauty of flea markets is they open up a world of DIY possibilities. Don't be dismayed if you find a great piece of furniture with a finish that's chipped or doesn't match your decor — lots of items can be updated with a fresh coat of paint.

4. Wear appropriate shoes You will be walking a lot, and possibly carrying large items, so opt for comfort.

5. If you see something you love, buy it Flea market finds can't be put on hold, and there may not be duplicates elsewhere. If you walk away, expect it to be snatched up by someone else.

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