Mariya Butryn's profile

"Little Wonderland" pop-up book

Since I was young, I have always loved fairy tales. Even now, fairy tales, especially "Alice in Wonderland," remain my main source of inspiration for all my creative projects, whether it's graphic design, physical art, or even poetry.

I am a dreamer and often spend my time in nature, simply sitting on the grass, walking through the woods, and gazing at the clouds in the sky, lost in daydreams. In nature, I feel more connected to myself and the magic inside me. I like to pretend that I am a fairy in a magical, enchanted forest - my own little wonderland. Unfortunately, it is not always possible for me to be in nature because I live in the city and don't always have the time. 

So, I had an idea to create my own little pocket Wonderland that I can carry with me at all times, allowing me to feel the magic wherever I go.
For this project, I was inspired to create a scene that evokes the feeling of an enchanted forest. It features vibrant magic mushrooms scattered across the forest floor, sparkling crystals peeking out from beneath the foliage, and tiny inhabitants that add life and charm to the setting.
I used Adobe Firefly to create all the images, including the forest background, foliage, and the book cover. Later, I enhanced them in Photoshop, adding a magical touch by transforming their colors into dreamy pastels.

After lots of digital sketching and planning, I printed, cut, and carefully glued them to their places with the intention of creating a 3D pop-up effect when opening the book.
For the photography of the final outcome, I also played around with different lighting, using neon LED lamps that made it look even more enchanting and trippy.
Thank you for your attention! 
"Little Wonderland" pop-up book
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"Little Wonderland" pop-up book

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