Picture a whimsical folk village nestled in a verdant valley, where a lively birthday celebration is underway. In the center, a jovial gathering encircles a grand oak tree, its branches adorned with colorful bunting made from patchwork quilts and lace, reminiscent of an Aubrey Beardsley tapestry with intricate patterns. The banners swaying in the gentle breeze bear the joyous message, "Happy Birthday, Chris!" in elegant, looping script, as if painted by Edward Gorey's own hand.

Underneath the tree, a quirky band of woodland creatures, à la Beatrix Potter, are strumming tiny acoustic guitars and playing makeshift folk instruments. A fox with a dapper waistcoat plucks at a mandolin while a rabbit in a top hat taps along on a tambourine. An owl with spectacles reads sheet music perched atop the guitar case, providing vocals with its melodious hoots.

Nearby, a small stage is set up with hay bales and patchwork quilts for seating. A large wooden sign in rustic lettering—faintly echoing the Art Nouveau style of Arthur Rackham—reads "Folk Fest for Chris." The audience, a mix of jubilant villagers and creatures, clap along in rhythm, their faces lit with the warm glow of lanterns hanging from the tree, casting playful shadows on the scene.

Above, the sky is a tapestry of swirling Maxfield Parrish clouds, painted in hues of lavender and gold as the sun sets. Look closely, and you will see Chris's name woven subtly into the cloud formations, each letter crafted by gentle gusts of wind. In the foreground, a cake shaped like an acoustic guitar, complete with strings made of spun sugar, rests on a quaint picnic table covered in a checkered cloth. This is a charming tableau of rustic joy and musical merriment, celebrating Chris's special day with a folksy flair.

Generated with these themes: Acoustic guitar, and Folk music.

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