In the foreground of the card, imagine a bustling birthday party set in an enchanted forest clearing. The centerpiece is an oversized, whimsical birthday cake, teetering with precarious layers, each one adorned with a medley of colorful, slightly chaotic frosting patterns—swirls, zigzags, and polka dots reminiscent of Quentin Blake's playful illustrations. Around the cake, a group of eclectic, anthropomorphic animals have gathered. There's a dapper rabbit sporting a monocle and a pocket watch, channeling a nod to Beatrix Potter's refined animal characters. Beside him, a jolly frog dressed in a miniature waistcoat and a top hat is attempting to juggle tiny, glittering orbs that shimmer like the illustrations of Maxfield Parrish.

In the background, trees with gnarled branches, inspired by Arthur Rackham's intricate designs, frame the scene, their limbs curling around to form a natural stage. Hanging from these branches are strands of twinkling fairy lights and quirky paper lanterns, casting a warm, golden glow akin to the vibrant palettes of N.C. Wyeth. Perched on a branch, a curious owl with an overly large pair of spectacles peers down with wide eyes, as if taken from a Maurice Sendak storybook.

To one side, a group of mice, clad in Victorian-era costumes reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley’s detailed attire designs, are busily arranging a makeshift table covered with a checkered tablecloth, laden with tiny cheese wheels and berry tarts. The ground is littered with an array of party hats, streamers, and confetti, with a mischievous squirrel caught mid-toss, joyfully scattering bits of colored paper into the air, much like the mischievous charm found in Edward Gorey's works.

Above, the sky is a wash of twilight blue, with a few stars beginning to twinkle, adding a touch of Norman Rockwell's dreamy Americana skies. A banner stretched across two trees reads “Happy Birthday!” in an ornate font, woven with vines and flowers that would make Gustave Doré proud. The whole scene captures a sense of lively celebration, a humorous twist on a woodland gathering where the fantastical meets the festive.

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