No need to have read my article on last minute greeting cards, though the idea here is very similar. The difference? This article is about crafting a greeting card with a personal touch, assuming you have one important factor: Time.
The good news, with most AI image generators you can craft some amazing seasonal greeting cards, and it's very simple.
Step 1. Choose your AI model. My preference is Flux Schnell. For a traditional greeting card look my aspect ratio preferences are 2:3 or 9:16. Feel free to use what works best for you.
Step 2. Write your prompt.
Here's the one used to create the digital seasonal greeting card image attached to this article:
In a cozy house warmed by a log fueled fireplace, a young woman wearing a Christmas sweater depicting a snowman sits reading a glowing magic book, the central focus, from which a winter wonderland scene pops up. Framed behind the young woman are windows through which can be seen an idyllic snow-covered winter landscape. Top centered curling holiday text reads: Merry Christmas.
Step 3. Save to local device/HD. Print or Attach to message. Send to friends and/or relatives.
That's it.
Remember: You can get as detailed as you want with your prompt. No need to rush. Take your time and consider the image you want to create. Describe it. I kept my example simple. But consider these prompts:
In a cozy house warmed by a logs burning in a stone fireplace an young woman wearing a Christmas sweater depicting a Christmas Tree sits reading a glowing magical book, the central focus, from which Santa Claus in his Sleigh pulled by magicalflying Reindeer leaps forth. Behind the young woman are windows through which can be seen an idyllic snow-covered winter landscape. Top centered curling holiday text reads: Seasons Greetings
Traditional Christmas Art of a young woman wearing a Christmas sweater sitting reading a glowing magic book, the central focus, from which a sparkling Christmas scene pops up.
I created images for each. You can find them in my gallery. Notice the differences, and that's without adding a lot of descriptors. But that's just to start with. Be as inventive as you want to be!
Don’t worry if you don’t get text, or the text you get doesn’t look how you want. You can always create more images. You have plenty of time to tweak your prompt. If, however, you don’t ever get text you will either need to pick a different model, like Flux Schnell, that works well producing text or use image editing software.
Actually that’s what most of us usually do, apply text and stickers and all manner of third party art to our source images. But, with the right model, and a well worded prompt, you should be able to generate very nice holiday card AI art without needing to do all that.
Oh, one last thing, check your negative prompt if you use one. If you have “text” in there that could pose a problem, as might certain other terms.
Note: You may need to generate more than one image to avoid unusual results, but that can be half the fun.
For more prompt ideas check out my article: https://tensor.art/articles/795640016094197726
Happy Holidays!
