Scrunchies are back! And if you’re like my daughter, you’ve probably built up quite the collection. She recently asked me to create a cute but practical display stand for her scrunchies to sit neatly in her beauty bar. I designed one from scrap wood, and it now doubles as a jewellery organiser too. Best of all—it didn’t cost a thing! This easy DIY is perfect for using up leftover materials and makes a fun, functional piece of décor.

How to make a Jewellery/Scrunchie Stand

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Materials Needed

• 1 x wooden dowel (cut to size)
• 1 x wooden curtain rod or similar
• Scrap timber for base (mine was 200 mm x 100 mm x 20 mm)
• Epoxy glue
• Paint (acrylic)
• Old doorknob (optional)
• Felt pads or adhesive felt
• 25 mm spade drill bit
• Power drill or drill press
• Orbital sander or sanding block
• Wood router with round-over bit
• Ruler and square
• Clamps

Step 1: Choose Your Wood

I always start by raiding my scrap wood pile. I used a leftover curtain rod and a piece of dowel for the arms. The base came from a chunky offcut in my timber stash. Hoarding wood pays off!

I cut the dowel and curtain rod to around 250 mm in length. I clamped them down firmly while drilling to avoid movement.

Step 2: Drill the Holes

Using a drill bit that matched my dowel size, I carefully drilled straight through the curtain rod to form crossbars.

Tip: Use a drill press if you have one. I went skew on my first attempt and had to adjust my dowels later.

Step 3: Build the Base

Cut your base piece to size. I used a piece 200 mm long, 100 mm wide, and 20 mm thick. Find the centre and mark it for drilling. Use a 25 mm spade bit to drill a hole halfway through. Once I tested the fit, I realised it needed more support. I flipped it and drilled from the underside to create a full-depth hole for added strength.

Step 4: Shape and Sand

Using a round-over router bit, I smoothed the edges of the base. This gives a professional, polished look. I then sanded all surfaces with an orbital sander to remove splinters and rough edges.

Step 5: Glue and Assemble

Mix your epoxy glue thoroughly. This is important—it won’t set correctly otherwise.

Apply glue to the hole in the base and insert the vertical pole. Use a square to make sure it’s straight while drying.

Because my drilled holes were slightly off, I cut the cross dowels in half and glued them into position instead of sliding them through.

Step 6: Paint and Decorate

I painted the entire stand in acrylic paint. You can use any colour that matches your décor.

To protect my daughter’s dresser, I added self-adhesive felt to the bottom of the stand.

For a finishing touch, I glued a decorative old doorknob to the top of the pole.

Finished Look

And that’s it! A beautiful, handmade scrunchie stand that also works perfectly as a jewellery organiser. It fits neatly on a vanity, and the layered design makes scrunchies easy to grab. It also works great for bracelets, bangles, and hair ties.

Other Jewellery Stand Ideas

I transformed an old pair of high heels into a one-of-a-kind ring stand, using mixed media techniques to give them a vibrant, artistic makeover.

This is another style of jewellery stand made from recycled material.

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