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.
Mystery Manufacture
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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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.
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Hiding gifts in a real food can
Turn an ordinary can into a clever gift box or secret storage with this simple DIY. By carefully opening the bottom, cleaning it out, and sealing it back after filling,...
Hiding gifts in a real food can
Turn an ordinary can into a clever gift box or secret storage with this simple DIY. By carefully opening the bottom, cleaning it out, and sealing it back after filling,...
Real book Pages
Materials made out of vintage books
- Gift wrapping
- Origami paper
- Junk journaling
- Scrapbooking material
- Party and home decoration