Chatgpt notebook promt💜

created my version of the chatgbt notebook promt thats been going around 💜💜 #chatgpt #digitalnotebook

the promt i used: make sure to use a photo of yours for reference and to change the colors up to your liking

Create an 8.5x11 printable sketchbook-style notepad page on a lavender purple background inspired by an illustrator’s messy personal character notebook. The page should feel playful, hand-drawn, expressive, and full of personality — NOT like a clean corporate planner or organized character sheet.

Use loose ink sketching, colored pencil textures, rough marker strokes, watercolor scribbles, imperfect sketch lines, layered doodles, handwritten notes, colorful butterflies, hearts, arrows, scribbles, and spontaneous illustrator-style annotations.

Layout:

Center of page contains clean college-ruled notebook lines for actual note taking

Include a subtle dark purple notebook margin line on the left side of the writing area

Writing space should remain clean and readable

Around the outer edges and margins, scatter hand-drawn doodles organically

Use multiple sketch variations:

full-body fashion poses

expressive face closeups

tiny chibi/deformed cartoon versions

laughing poses

pointing poses

sitting and writing

walking with a butterfly purse

casual candid moments

Doodles should overlap naturally like an artist’s sketchbook page

Avoid symmetry or perfectly aligned layouts

Include handwritten phrases such as:

“Beautiful on inside, just like the outside”

“If it doesn’t align, it ain’t mine!”

“From the top of the morning I shine, right through the blinds.”

“Sharp mind. Big heart.”

“Touching everything in my plain view”

“Who run the world? GIRLS!”

“And everything next to me gets lit up too”

“Lighting up every room.”

“You’ve got this!”

Style:

70's doodle freehand illustrator sketchbook aesthetic, expressive linework, mixed media sketching, imperfect hand-drawn energy, soft watercolor pencil shading, sketchy fashion illustration vibes, bubbly personality, playful but elegant, modern Black woman creative aesthetic

Color palette:

soft black ink, lavender purple and brown , warm gold, dusty blush, pencil gray, warm purple , subtle watercolor washes

Do NOT:

create black empty boxes

stretch or distort the doodles

make the layout too symmetrical

make it look like a formal planner

over-polish the artwork

use photorealism

High-resolution printable stationery design, whimsical but functional, artistic journaling page aesthetic.

5/23 Edited to

... Read moreWhen I first tried creating my own ChatGPT notebook prompt based on this playful sketchbook style, I was amazed by how much personality it added to my digital notes. Using a lavender purple background immediately set a soothing yet vibrant tone, and layering loose ink sketches with watercolor scribbles gave the pages a warm, hand-crafted feel. I found that scattering hand-drawn doodles like colorful butterflies, hearts, and arrows around the margins naturally broke up the page and made it feel like a real artist’s notebook. Instead of relying on symmetry or overly polished layouts, embracing imperfections like rough marker strokes and spontaneous notes added to the charm and spontaneity of the design. Including varied sketch styles—from full-body fashion poses to tiny chibi cartoon versions and expressive face close-ups—helped to maintain visual interest and convey personality. The handwritten phrases sprinkled throughout, such as “Who run the world? GIRLS!” and “You’ve got this!” boosted motivation and made the notebook feel supportive and inspiring. One tip I learned is to keep the central writing area clean and easy to read by using college-ruled notebook lines with a subtle dark purple margin line, ensuring a functional space for actual note-taking. Avoiding photorealism, black empty boxes, and overly large symmetrical patterns was essential to maintain the authentic doodle feel. Playing with soft black ink, warm gold, dusty blush, and pencil gray alongside lavender and brown tones created a balanced and inviting color palette that worked beautifully with the sketchy, vintage-70s aesthetic. Overall, this approach transformed a simple notebook prompt into an artistic journaling page that sparks creativity and personal expression every time I use it.

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The other one

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Kayla Dowell

Here’s mine

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