# Creative Crafty Coffers Rob Ives' DIY Paper Safe Boasts a Working Combination Lock By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-safe References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/20168438382/a-fully-working-paper-safe-by-rob-ives) & [robives](http://www.robives.com/blog/papersafe) Traditional metal vaults can be very expensive, so the Paper Safe is a great alternative. Complete with a working combination lock, the Paper Safe is crafty in every sense of the word. First of all, it is an actual do-it-yourself craft project. Secondly, it looks more like a piece of home decor or kid's school project than a working coffer. Thus it craftily confuses potential thieves and snoops. Conceived and created by Rob Ives, the components to the Paper Safe are downloadable and printable straight from his website. A small safe, the inner locking system takes up most of the space, but a slim drawer on the top of it opens and closes to hide away little precious treasures and gifts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Craft Projects:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for DIY craft projects and supplies. - **Alternative Home Security:** Disruptive innovation potential in providing affordable and creative alternatives to traditional metal vaults. - **Disguised Safe Designs:** Opportunity to develop home decor items that double as hidden safes, appealing to consumers looking for inconspicuous storage solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Supplies:** Industry that can cater to the demand for materials and tools needed for DIY craft projects. - **Home Security:** Industry that can explore innovative and cost-effective approaches to home security solutions. - **Home Decor:** Industry that can incorporate hidden safe designs into their product offerings, providing consumers with functional and aesthetically pleasing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Key-Free Personal Safes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-biometric-personal-safe.md) - [Smart Lock Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robern-iq-digital-lock-box.md) - [Biometric Aluminum Micro Safes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trova-go-plus.md) - [Expertly Designed Vaults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-vault-door.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Cannabis Safety Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-safety-box.md) - [Digital Asset-Focused Physical Vaults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-vault.md) - [Dedicated Residential Delivery Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-safe.md) - [Makeup-Hiding Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfs-cosmetic-security-line.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md)