Авторская коллекция новогодних игрушек ручной работы по эскизам нейросетей
Meet the Babúshin Family!
a.k.a. «Stepа́nych»
Nominally — the head of the family. In reality — the cultural centre and the main noise generator. A good‑natured joker and the life of the party. A loving husband and a gentle father to his twins: a son and a daughter.
By profession: a “shop teacher” at the neighboring school. Fellow teachers call him “man‑with‑an‑accordion.” The students adore him, because instead of strict instructions he says: “Class, let’s make a stool that doesn’t wobble as much as my neighbour after Friday night.”
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a.k.a. “Anna Petróvna”
Stepan’s wife and the chief keeper of order, finances, and nerve cells. Officially — the unofficial director of the Babúshin universe. Calm as a python, but her eyes are spy‑radars. She sees everything: where the accordion was left, where the pancake fell, where her daughter hid her school diary. Neighbours say that her “quiet voice has a strange way of stopping trams”. She loves her husband — just not in public, so he doesn’t get too comfortable. By profession: a school nurse – at the same school. She heals not only wounds but also souls. There’s always a queue of high‑schoolers with “sudden headaches” at her post. She’s also the best detective in the district without a license. She keeps a daily log: who’s walking whom, who parks where, whose cat was howling in the yard at night.
Shúshik, a.k.a. “Shushúlya”. The Babúshin family pet. The alarm button and a living alarm clock.
Small, cheerful, and very attached to Mum. Shúshik is the kind of dog that barks at the vacuum cleaner, his own shadow, and even his tail. In his world, everything is suspicious: leaves in the wind, the doorbell, even Dad’s accordion.
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a.k.a. “Little star” – the twin girl
Officially – the youngest daughter of Stepan and Anna. Unofficially – a chaos generator, a secret leader, and the chief director of all domestic events. A mix of a hurricane and charm. Varya is the kind of girl who took Dad’s accordion apart “to see how it works” – and then put it back together with an extra spring. She’s an average student, but she knows every loophole in school and can talk anyone into anything. She loves being the centre of attention. Currently: a 3rd‑grade student and the main ringleader during breaks. Her art teacher adores her (Varya has a talent for drawing graffiti on desks), but her Russian teacher – not so much. Hobbies: drawing (mostly on fences, but sometimes on asphalt) and trolling her brother: putting a brick in his backpack, tying his shoelaces together, or sticking a “kick me” note on his back. Favourite phrase: “What’s the big deal? I didn’t break anything… well, almost.”
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a.k.a. «The Walking Encyclopedia» – the twin boy
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a.k.a. “Uncle Gósha”
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a.k.a. "The Hockey Player"
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a.k.a. “Granddad”
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a.k.a. “Granny Mash”
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a.k.a. “Mikhа́lyich”
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a.k.a. "the bird keeper"
The quiet granddaughter of Ded Moróz, the main friend of bullfinches. Serious beyond her years, very kind, but a little shy. In company, she prefers to be silent and listen, but with animals she talks without stopping. She knows how to comfort with just one look. She gets nervous when people shout at her and blushes.
She studies in the 7th grade, but already works as a babysitter for the neighbours’ children and feeds stray cats (there are as many as six of them under her care). In the future, she dreams of becoming a veterinarian or an artist. Or both — for example, painting portraits of animals.
She keeps a record of all the bullfinches in the area: who flew in, who pecked, who lost a feather.
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From a prompt to a Christmas tree ornament
The birth of an idea
Everything starts in my head. That’s where I design the character: their anatomy, age, personality, place in the family, hobbies, profession, even how they behave among friends. In short, I write them a biography — as if they were my distant, chubby, funny relatives. Plus colour schemes and little clothing details.
Neural networks
I turn all my requirements into prompts and feed them to the neural networks. I get hundreds of pictures. One has the wrong nose, another has a crooked smile, a third has proportions that seem to be dancing on their own. I torture the algorithms until one of the chubby fellows looks at me from the screen and says: “Mum, that’s me!”
3D model
When I’m happy with the result, I turn to a 3D artist. They create a three‑dimensional model based on the image. Together we polish every roughness, keeping in mind that the figurine will be made of papier‑mâché — a demanding material, but a grateful one.
3D printing
The model goes to a professional who prints it on a 3D printer. The result is a neat plastic prototype of the future toy.
Silicone moulds
From the printed character, I make silicone moulds — so that I can later cast the base of the toy.
Papier‑mâché and endless sanding
I prepare the papier‑mâché pulp — the main ingredients being toilet paper and PVA glue. And this, in fact, is exactly how the NEUROPAPIER direction was born — a child of neural networks and an ancient craft. I make casts, glue them together, putty, sand, sand, and sand again…
The sweetest part — painting and finishing
Primer, then 2–3 layers of high‑quality acrylic paint, and varnish. I make some parts glossy and others matte — this way, each hero’s individuality comes through better. At the very end — a ring on the head, a string, and the chubby fellow is ready to go to the Christmas tree. You can hang this funny sweetheart — the fruit of human persistence and digital imagination. And that’s how we step into our strange, frightening, yet at the same time gift‑giving future, where anyone can become an artist!
The History of the Babushins' Founding
«Hello! My name is Tatyana. I came up with and created this family — chubby, kind oddballs. In real life, I’m not an artist — just a person who loves to create. Behind me are an adult daughter, career changes, moving, a long journey. And at some point, I realised I wanted to build Worlds I’d want to return to Worlds I make with my hands and imagination. At first, the idea seemed ridiculous, but the vibrant work of other craftspeople, artists, and potters inspired me to overcome my fear. Neural networks and modern technologies help me — but everything else is done by my hands!»
That’s how the NEUROPAPIER direction and the Babúshins were born! They are my creations — Christmas ornaments, funny and a little absurd. They bring a festive mood and a kind smile. I make them from papier‑mâché, paint them, and neural networks help me design their characters, gestures, and bring them to life in their warm, picturesque world. In every figurine — a piece of my soul and many hours of painstaking work.
I believe that beauty, love, and kindness are not just words. They are a daily choice. By creating my chubby oddballs, I put into them a hope for PEACE — a world where people can find common ground, even when they see life differently.
The neural network and I are a creative duo, and I like it that way.
How to care for your papier‑mâché toy
Keep away from water and damp
Papier‑mâché is paper – and paper is afraid of water. Yes, the toy is varnished, but that doesn’t mean it needs a bath. Wipe it with a soft dry brush. If you accidentally drip something, just dab it gently with a tissue – don’t rub.
Sun is a friend, but not always
Direct sunlight can fade the colours over time. The best place to store it is in a box or a dry cupboard out of direct light.
Don’t drop it (it’s not made of rubber)
Papier‑mâché is pretty sturdy, but a fall from height can cause cracks or chips. Keep it in soft packaging (the original box is ideal).
Dust isn’t an enemy – if you know how to deal with it
Once a year, gently go over the toy with a soft brush. You can also use a hairdryer on a cool setting, but keep it at a distance. Never use wet wipes – only dry cleaning. Let them rest in a box away from radiators and sudden changes in humidity. This way, they will keep their color and shape for years.
they live on a shelf under a glass cloche, safely out of reach of my curious cats.
A Glimpse Back. Early 20th Century.
Stay in touch
Production of the toys is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. At this stage, I’m building a team and learning about your interest. Leave a request – and you’ll be the first to know when we start.
For pre‑order enquiries, please contact me via email, messenger, or social media. Please include your name, country and city of residence, and which character(s) you’re interested in (one or several). Each figurine will come in a branded premium box with the TIAI logo.