Here is everything you need to know make some of your own magical elf on the shelf and Santa images using AI, that have your kids’ names on.
Creating personalized elf images can be a magical activity for kids, blending creativity with technology to craft unique art they’ll cherish. Whether it’s for holiday cards, gifts, or just for fun, here’s how you can get started:
Choose the Right AI Tool – Microsoft Bing Image Creator
Start with an AI image generator that is easy & simple to use – for us, we’ve found Microsoft Bing Image Creator the best. This tool make it easy to design magical characters with a few simple prompts. You can try other Ai image generators like Canva, ChatGPT or Meta Ai.
You find it here: Microsoft Bing Image Creator
Craft the Prompt
The next step is to decide on what type of image you want to make and write the prompt (image description). You can copy the examples we’ve done for you below. Images never come out the same so you may need to play around with the text a little until you get the image you want. Usually it takes a few tries to get it right, just click on the button a few times until you get an image that you like.
For example: “A cheerful elf with red and green clothing, sparkling blue eyes, holding a candy cane, standing in a snowy forest.”
The more specific the prompt, the more tailored the result. If you want to have the image personalised with your child’s name, just insert a line that asks for it. Like this:
A traditional red elf on the shelf in the snowy mountains of the North Pole. Writing with a magic wand the name ”[INSERT NAME]” glowing in the stars of the night sky. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
One name at a time work best, two works with a bit of patience and three names might work sometime.
Put the name inside ” ” to help with the spelling.
Fine-Tune the Results
Once the image is generated, you can tweak it using built-in tools or other graphic editors to perfect the details. Many platforms also allow for adjustments like adding festive borders or text.
Print and Share
Turn the artwork into holiday cards, framed prints, or even digital wallpapers. Kids will love showing off their custom elf creations to family and friends.
Let the creativity begin!
More Prompts for magical, Christmas AI Generated images:
A real santa with white beard wearing glasses in the snowy mountains of the North Pole. A real traditional red elf on the shelf is sitting on Santas shoulder. Santa is writing the name ”[INSERT NAME]” glowing in the stars of the night sky with a magic wand. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
A real santa with white beard wearing glasses in the snowy mountains of the North Pole. Writing with a magic wand the name ”[INSERT NAME]” glowing in the stars of the night sky. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
A traditional red elf on the shelf in the snowy mountains of the North Pole. Writing with a magic wand the text ”I’m back!” glowing in the stars of the night sky. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
Try messages like:
- Coming soon
- See you soon
- I’m back
- See you next year
- I miss you
- Be kind
- Merry Christmas
A real santa with white beard wearing glasses in the snowy mountains of the North Pole. A real traditional red elf on the shelf is sitting on Santas shoulder. Santa is writing the text ”See you next year” glowing in the stars of the night sky with a magic wand. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
This next prompt could link in with one of your Elf on the Shelf ideas…
A real Santa with white beard wearing glasses and a real traditional red elf on the shelf on a high mountain cliff at the North Pole. The elf is sitting on a paper plane. Santa is writing a glowing ”Ica & Bella” on the wing of the plane with a magic wand. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
Or,
A real Santa with white beard wearing glasses and a real traditional red elf on the shelf in the mountains of the North Pole. The elf is sitting in a small hot air balloon. Santa is writing a glowing ”[INSERT NAMES]” on the balloon with a magic wand. Also show the northern lights of red, cerulean and purple on the horizon.
