Design an elegant vertical Diwali greeting card (9:16) using the uploaded photo of [me / my family — pick one] as the centrepiece. Style: premium festive card, deep maroon and gold palette, glowing diyas and marigold borders framing the photo, subtle mandala pattern in the background, warm golden light. Text on the card, exactly as written: top line 'Happy Diwali' in elegant gold lettering, bottom line '[YOUR FAMILY NAME / YOUR NAMES] wishes you light, laughter and prosperity'. Keep all faces natural and recognisable, spell every word correctly, no extra text, no watermark. Photorealistic photo blended seamlessly into the card design.
Representative style preview — the prompt blends your photo into a personalised festive card with your names.
01What this prompt does
This prompt builds the Diwali card people actually keep: your photo blended into a maroon-and-gold festive design with your family name and wish printed on it. The key instruction is the exact text block — AI image models garble text unless you hand them the precise wording, so the prompt locks the two lines verbatim. It solves the most embarrassing failure of generic Diwali forwards: a beautiful card addressed to nobody, from nobody.
02Tips to get the best result
Fill in the bracketed parts before pasting — names, 'me' vs 'my family'. The prompt cannot guess them.
Keep the wish line short (under 12 words); long sentences are where text garbling starts.
If a word comes out misspelled, regenerate just that run — text accuracy varies, and the second try usually nails it.
Use a photo with plain background for the centrepiece; busy backgrounds fight the card's border design.
Export both a 9:16 story version and ask for a square version too — one prompt tweak covers WhatsApp status and feed.
03How to use it (3 steps)
Upload your photo (or family photo) to ChatGPT's image chat.
Paste the card prompt with your names and wish filled in.
Check the spelling on the card carefully, regenerate if needed, then send it out.
04Frequently asked questions
Will the text be spelled correctly?−
Usually, if you keep it to two short lines as written. Always zoom in and check before sending — AI text still slips occasionally.
Can I write the wish in Hindi?+
Yes — replace the English wish line with your Hindi text in Devanagari. Short Hindi lines render well; keep it brief.
Can I make cards for my business?+
Yes — swap the family name for your shop or brand name. It makes a genuinely classy festive client greeting.
Which app is best for text-on-image?+
ChatGPT's image model currently handles short text overlays most reliably. Keep the wording exactly as specified.