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How I Use AI to Turn Poems Into Artistic Slideshows

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April 02, 2025•3 min read
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How I Use AI to Turn Poems Into Artistic Slideshows (And You Can Too – Even If You’re Not “Techy”)

Intro:
Can I be honest? A few years ago, I would’ve never imagined myself using artificial intelligence in my creative process. Poetry, journaling, slideshow design—those felt like deeply personal, intuitive things. Not something a computer could help with. But now? AI has become one of the gentlest, most inspiring tools in my creative toolbox—and I want to show you how it can support your journey too.

🌿 From Blank Page to Beautiful Expression

In a recent livestream, I walked through exactly how I use AI to generate a heartfelt poem and transform it into a stunning, watercolour-style slideshow using Canva.

But this wasn’t just a “tech demo.”
It was a moment of creative awakening—proof that even the most soulful parts of us can bloom when we open our hearts to new tools.

💡 What You’ll Learn in the Livestream:

  • How to spark poetic ideas using AI prompts (even if you don’t know where to start)

  • How to turn your writing into a beautiful visual journey using Canva

  • Why you don’t need to be “techy” to create meaningful, gorgeous content

  • How AI can enhance your voice, not replace it

Whether you’re a writer, coach, educator, or a creative soul who’s a little hesitant about tech—this process is for you.

✨ How I Created a Poem-Based Slideshow Using AI + Canva + Midjourney

Want to know exactly how I brought my poem “Weeds and Wildflowers” to life as a visual slideshow? Here’s the step-by-step method I used, blending storytelling, AI poetry, art, and Canva design:

Step 1: Start with Your Story

Before anything visual, I took a moment to reflect and write out the deeper story I wanted to tell. I poured it into ChatGPT and asked it to shape my thoughts into a poem—something heartfelt, honest, and reflective of my journey.

Step 2: Generate Background Art with Midjourney

With my poem verses ready, I moved into the visual side:

  • I used Midjourney to generate watercolor-style images for each verse.

  • I typed in creative prompts that reflected the imagery or emotion of each stanza.

  • I made sure the images were either landscape format or adjusted square images to fit a wider layout (great for slides).

Step 3: Build the Slideshow in Canva

Next, I opened Canva and selected the Presentation format to start building the slideshow.
For each slide:

  • I uploaded a Midjourney image as the background.

  • Then I added a semi-transparent frame or overlay in the center to hold the text.

  • I copied and pasted each poem verse into its own slide, aligning the visuals with the words.

Tools I Used:

  • ChatGPT to help transform my story into a poem

  • Midjourney to create dreamy, watercolor-style background images

  • Canva to design and format the slideshow, adding visuals and text in one place

🎁 Want to go deeper?

I’m inviting you to join the FREE 5-Day Creative Calm Challenge, starting April 21st!
It’s a gentle, soul-nourishing journey into creativity, faith, and focus—no pressure, just peace.

🎨 Save your spot here:
👉 https://creativesoulspace.com/5days

🛠 Want the tools I used?

Here are my go-to creative resources (affiliate links – I only recommend what I truly love):

✨ Ready to create with more courage and less pressure?
Step into this creative moment with me. Watch the livestream, join the challenge, and let’s build a space where faith and creativity thrive—together.

💛 Join the Challenge Here:

creativesoulspace.com/5days

We begin soon. You don’t need anything fancy — just a journal, a few supplies, and a willing heart.

This is my video I created in Canva with the poem and slideshow

If you would like the FREE template to use to create your own slideshow, you can grab it here https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjfoenAL4/pDMtIDPYM31sTNlOoxT2kQ/view?utm_content=DAGjfoenAL4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview

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Hi, I'm Bev

I’m Bev — a former speech therapist of 30+ years who spent her career helping others find their voice. Along the way, I discovered that creativity is one of the most powerful ways to find clarity, healing, and purpose with God.

What began as personal art journaling during seasons of grief and burnout has grown into a creative faith space where women reconnect with God, themselves, and what truly matters.

Hi there, I'm Bev Jessup


Bev was brought up in a Catholic home, where her parents instilled in her a deep faith and reverence for God. Growing up, she attended church regularly and participated in various religious activities. However, when she went to university, her world was turned upside down. Her friends started talking about having a personal relationship with Jesus, and Bev was confused. She had never heard of such a thing, and she didn't know what it meant.

Determined to find answers, Bev began to explore the Christian faith further. She read books, attended Bible studies, and talked to her friends about their experiences. Eventually, she came to understand what it meant to have a personal relationship with Jesus, and she made a commitment to follow Him.

This decision changed Bev's life forever. She experienced a sense of peace and purpose that she had never felt before. She began to see the world through a new lens, one that was filled with hope and joy.

As she continued to grow in her faith, Bev met her future husband at university, and they fell in love. They got married in 1992 and started a family. Bev and her husband have three adorable sons, whom they love and cherish.

Today, Bev and her family live on the Isle of Wight in the UK. She spends her days painting, journaling, spending time with family, walking, and traveling. But above all else, she continues to follow Jesus and share His love with those around her.

Bev's story is one of courage and determination. Despite the confusion and uncertainty she faced, she never gave up on her search for truth. And when she found it, she embraced it with all her heart. Her commitment to Jesus has transformed her life and the lives of those around her.


My mission is to empower women to embrace their creativity and use it as a tool for spiritual and personal growth. Through my work, I aim to inspire women to discover their true potential and overcome any challenges they may face on their journey.

A gentle space for women of faith to reconnect with God, hear His voice, and create from the heart.

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