On the front cover of the birthday greeting card, imagine a whimsical beach scene with a playful twist that captures the essence of childhood wonder and adventure. Squirtle, the ever-charming Water-type Pokémon, is the star of this seaside escapade. He's donning a bright yellow sunhat that flops slightly over his wide, excited eyes, and a tiny inflatable ring with polka dots snugly around his waist. The sandy beach stretches across the foreground, dotted with seashells and little sandcastles that peek out like mini fortresses. In the center of the scene, Squirtle stands proudly beside an elaborate sandcastle shaped like a turtle, complete with turrets and a small flag on top.

In the background, a glistening sea gently rolls in with frothy waves that playfully chase after Squirtle’s tail. In a nod to Charles Schulz, a small, cartoonish crab with googly eyes skitters across the sand, holding a tiny beach ball. The horizon is a line of vivid blues and soft pinks, as if the sun is contemplating setting but hasn't made up its mind yet. To the side, a beach towel sprawled out is patterned with comic-like bubbles, reminiscent of R. Crumb's bold illustrations. There's a classic beach umbrella, red and white striped, casting a circular shadow on the sand, hinting at a cozy spot for Squirtle to rest. A little way out into the sea, a buoy bobs, adorned with a flag that waves, decorated in an Astro Boy homage—a simple rocket ship sketch.

To add a touch of the fantastical, inspired by Winsor McCay, a small seahorse, cartoonishly exaggerated with a long snout and dainty fins, peeks out from a cresting wave, seemingly in conversation with a floating bottle carrying a birthday note rolled up inside. Balloons drift lazily in the sky, shaped like Squirtle's shell, creating a sense of festivity and a whimsical invitation to join this beachside birthday celebration.

Generated with these themes: Squirtle, Beach , and Sea.

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