The Beaded Dollar Tree DIY That Creates The Perfect Hand Towel Hanger

There's such a profound — if brief — sense of satisfaction when your wet, freshly washed hands touch the soft material of a great towel. Keeping hand towels off the counter and within easy reach, however, has often left us with few options: the classic metal ring or the functional but rarely stylish classic towel bar. Happily, just a few Dollar Tree items and some hot glue are all you need to DIY your own budget-friendly towel rack that will lend a creative touch to your kitchen or bathroom, and might even save you some space.

Wood beaded towel racks are widely available and prices vary, of course, but you'll likely spend more than $10 each to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom towels from a metal ring to a softer, classier option. Not to mention the style of the towel rack and the natural wood beads give you loads of customization options. From staining it the perfect color to match your wood vanity, to adding faux greenery, or changing out the hanging mechanism, it doesn't take much to make this project your own.

The Crafter's Square Wooden Bead Wreath from Dollar Tree comes with the beads strung on a sturdy length of wire, which you will use to help create your towel ring shape. If your beads don't come on a wire, you'll want to thread them onto one with a significant enough gauge to be able to hold it's shape even under the weight of the towel. You'll want a length of Crafter's Square Synthetic Leather, also available from Dollar Tree from, to hang your beaded towel rack, although you can certainly repurpose materials you already have. Those are the essential elements, but if you'd like to add a decorative touch, pick up a few of the Assorted Floral Garden Artificial Green Foliage Bushes. Or, dig through your craft box for upcycling ideas to adorn your towel rack.

The first step is to cut a length of wood beads so the diameter of your circle ends up at about 6 inches. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, bend one end of the wire into a closed circle, and thread the other end through it before pinching that end closed as well. Now that you've got your basic towel rack, you can ditch the clunky bathroom towel holder for this space-saving alternative, and finish the project with your unique, creative expression.

Cut a 12-inch length of faux leather and fold it over at the connection point of your beads. Hot glue the leather together as close to the beads as you can. Now you can affix your towel rack to the wall with a nail or screw straight through the leather. Another option would be to use the leather to mount your beaded towel ring to a piece of wood, and use the wood backer to mount it to the wall, creating a beautifully rustic look.

Next comes optional adornments. Glue a few sprigs of faux greenery to the leather just above the beads for a biophilic touch. Or, add some rivets down the center of the faux leather to create a more rustic, country vibe. Switch out the leather for a length of sturdy lace or other lovely ribbon and you'll give your project a romantic, Victorian feel. Or, simply stain the beads to match your decor style and you'll have a chic way to DIY a modern, budget-friendly towel holder using dollar tree items.