# Layered Paper-Cut Style Illustration

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Game Art (@library.game.art)](/@library.game.art.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Illustration
- AI keywords: warm, character, portrait
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
{
  "style": "{style}",
  "technique": {
    "layering": "multiple stacked paper layers with soft drop shadows between each layer",
    "depth": "5–7 visible depth planes from foreground to background",
    "edges": "smooth, rounded, slightly beveled paper-cut edges",
    "texture": "subtle paper grain and fibrous texture on all surfaces",
    "shadows": "soft, diffused inner shadows beneath each layer suggesting physical depth"
  },
  "character_design": {
    "proportions": "chibi / cute simplified — large round head, small body (1:1.5 ratio)",
    "face": {
      "eyes": "small dot eyes, glossy highlight",
      "cheeks": "soft circular rosy blush patches",
      "nose": "absent or minimal dot",
      "mouth": "simple small curve smile"
    },
    "limbs": "short, rounded, stubby limbs",
    "outline": "clean smooth silhouette, no sharp corners"
  },
  "color_palette": {
    "mood": "{mood}",
    "tones": {argument name="color palette" default="[\"soft cream\", \"dusty rose\", \"sage green\", \"warm peach\", \"sky blue\", \"honey yellow\"]"},
    "saturation": "low-to-medium, muted and gentle",
    "background": "warm off-white or soft gradient"
  },
  "lighting": {
    "type": "soft ambient light from top-front",
    "highlights": "gentle white edge highlights on top layers",
    "shadows": "warm light tan/beige shadow tones beneath cut layers"
  },
  "environment": {
    "foliage": "simplified rounded leaf and floral shapes as separate paper layers",
    "ground": "curved horizon layers suggesting rolling hills",
    "details": "tiny decorative elements — stars, small hearts, dots — cut from paper"
  },
  "overall_mood": "warm, whimsical, cozy, handmade, storybook",
  "render_quality": "ultra-detailed papercraft art, studio photography lighting, sharp focus on layer edges"
}
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{style}` | style | layered paper-cut illustration, papercraft diorama, handcrafted aesthetic |
| `{mood}` | mood | warm, cozy, pastel |

## About

A highly detailed structured prompt for generating charming papercraft diorama art with soft lighting and cozy pastel tones.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.game.art on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/layered-paper-cut-style-illustration-96csb5
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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