Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts

Thursday, October 05, 2023

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AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com


Hey, Besties!

I've been diving into AI-generated art lately. Let me tell you, it's like having a personal artist who can

You know how there's this adorable trend of taking old thrift store paintings and adding little ghosts to them? Well, I was so tempted to jump on that bandwagon, but two things stopped me:

  1. My painting skills are, let's say, more abstract than accurate. 
  2. I didn't want to limit that beautiful old art to just the Halloween season. 


So, what's a creative soul to do? Enter the magical world of AI art! 


Unleashing My Inner Artist with Clip Drop 

I've been diving into AI-generated art lately. Let me tell you, it's like having a personal artist who can bring even the quirkiest ideas in my brain to life. I used Clip Drop and gave it my best description of what I envisioned—a Casper-meets-classic-oil-painting vibe. And guess what? The AI totally nailed it!


The AI Masterpieces 

Here are the stunning pieces it conjured up:

AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

AI-generated art of a classic oil painting with a whimsical Casper-like ghost, created using Clip Drop. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com


Make It Yours! 

Falling in love with this ghostly masterpiece? You're in luck! You can download these images for your own personal use right here.


Sending You All the Creative Vibes! 

Before you go, if you're feeling inspired, why not try your hand at AI art, too? Clip Drop is super user-friendly, and the possibilities are endless. Let your imagination run wild, and share your creations with me! I'd love to see what you come up with.

Until next time, keep those creative juices flowing! 🎨👻

Thursday, August 17, 2023

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DIY terracotta pumpkin tutorial | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

Get ready for Halloween with a fun and easy DIY craft! Faux terracotta pumpkins are popular, but they can be pricey and time-consuming. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create your own using plastic pumpkins, acrylic paint, flour, and a little creativity. Whether you're a fan of vintage aesthetics or just looking for a unique way to decorate for the season, these pumpkins will impress. Take advantage of the opportunity to create the pumpkin of your dreams!

Monday, October 25, 2021

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pumpkin carving | On The Creek Blog // www.onthecreekblog.com
Pumpkin carving 2021!

We're back again this year with the pumpkin carving!  (Here's a peek at last year's pumpkins!) We had a lot of fun again this year carving pumpkins.

I even carved my own pumpkin this year!  We received some pumpkin carving supplies at a trunk or treat we went to & I could totally tell the difference with carving!  We normally just use knives & they are so difficult for me to cut with.  Having the right supplies helped me out so much.  (If you're still in need of supplies, I wrote a blog post with all my Amazon picks for carving!)  I also chose a small pumpkin so my carving was super easy!

Our kiddo drew out his design & my mom cut it out for him again this year. My mom managed to get her own pumpkin carved out this year.  She missed out on carving last year because she was carving our kiddo's pumpkin.




Thursday, October 21, 2021

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Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com 

Hey, Besties!

Are you in the mood to elevate your Halloween decor game? If so, you're in for a treat—or should I say, trick? Today, I'm sharing our hauntingly clever Dollar Tree Ghost Hack that took our Halloween landscape to the next level!

Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

The Backstory: A Ghostly Dilemma

I discovered these irresistibly cute ghost decorations at Dollar Tree a few years back. Budget-friendly and oozing with Halloween charm, they seemed perfect. But hanging them up? That was a whole different story.


The Challenge: Ghosts on Strings? Not So Easy!

We initially tried to hang these adorable ghosts using strings, but let's just say it was more trick than treat. After several years in storage, we brought these spectral friends back to life.

Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com
Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

The Solution: A Driveway Marker Makeover

Enter my ingenious husband, who had a brilliant idea. Why not use a driveway marker as the spine for our ghosts? It was a simple yet game-changing solution.


How We Did it:

  1. Insert the driveway marker into the Styrofoam head concealed beneath the ghost's fabric.
  2. Gently drape the fabric back around the ghost.

The Result: Ghosts with Personality!

With their new "spines," our ghosts took on a life of their own. They billowed and flowed in the wind, adding an extra layer of spookiness to our Halloween decor.


Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com

A Minor Hiccup: Windy Woes

We did face a small challenge: strong gusts occasionally caused the fabric to slip. But no worries—our setup ensured our ghosts stayed put!


Final Thoughts

Our Dollar Tree Ghost Hack was a hauntingly successful venture, and we couldn't be happier with the results. So, if you want to add some extra spook to your Halloween, try this hack!

Dollar Tree ghosts transformed with driveway markers, floating gracefully in a yard, adding a whimsical touch to Halloween decor. | on the creek blog // www.onthecreekblog.com


Ready to Join Me in the Spookiness?

If you're as thrilled about Halloween as I am, why let these cute ghosts go unnoticed? Try my Dollar Tree Ghost Hack and add some extra spook to your yard. I can't wait to see how your ghosts turn out! Tag me @OnTheCreekBlog on social media to share your creations. And if you've got your own Halloween hacks, I'd love to hear about them in the comments. Let's make this Halloween one for the books! 🎃👻


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Friday, October 30, 2020

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pumpkin carving | On The Creek Blog

Pumpkin carving 2020!

For the first time in forever, we carved pumpkins for Halloween!

This is the first year we've had a kiddo in our house for Halloween.

He's been super excited about Halloween for weeks!  He's been counting down the days until his class party & actual Halloween.

To celebrate, we carved pumpkins last weekend.  Our kiddo drew out his pumpkin face & my mom carved it out.  He also drew on all sides of another pumpkin & my mom cut all the sides out!  My mom didn't even get a chance to carve her own pumpkin!




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