What you’ll find here
- Easy-to-follow DIY tutorials
- Gift box inspiration
- Secret surprise hiding spots
- Vintage crafts and materials
If you love surprsing your favourite people, you're in the right place.
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Vintage Hollow Book Safe 'Novellen'

About me
Hi, I’m Anja. I like creating things and turning different materials into something fun and surprising. Woodworking, blacksmithing, bookbinding, carpet weaving, knitting, sewing - I did it all. But for me, the most fun thing about making stuff is to make them for loved ones. Curiosity and a healthy dose of DIY-spirit are a great recipe for awesome gifts, party decoration and crafting projects (or in the worst case for a good lesson learned). I really enjoy making easy to follow, straight-to-the-point tutorials so you can feel inspired and confident in creating your own projects.
Easy-to-follow Tutorials for inspiration
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How to make a Round Paper Gift Box
Learn how to make a beautiful round paper gift box with a lid and decorative bow in this DIY tutorial. You can use it as a customized gift box or...
How to make a Round Paper Gift Box
Learn how to make a beautiful round paper gift box with a lid and decorative bow in this DIY tutorial. You can use it as a customized gift box or...
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Birthday Cake Box Tutorial
Create a colorful DIY paper cake box with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial. This papercraft is perfect for birthday gifts, party favors, or creative packaging ideas. Follow along!
Birthday Cake Box Tutorial
Create a colorful DIY paper cake box with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial. This papercraft is perfect for birthday gifts, party favors, or creative packaging ideas. Follow along!
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Book Page Rose Tutorial
Discover how to craft a beautiful paper rose from a single sheet of paper in four easy steps.
Book Page Rose Tutorial
Discover how to craft a beautiful paper rose from a single sheet of paper in four easy steps.
Real book Pages
Materials made out of vintage books
- Gift wrapping
- Origami paper
- Junk journaling
- Scrapbooking material
- Party and home decoration