Picture a bustling, whimsical fairground under a golden sunset sky, reminiscent of Maxfield Parrish’s radiant hues. Center stage is a rickety wooden rollercoaster that twists and loops like something out of a Maurice Sendak dream. The coaster cars are creatively crafted to look like giant, grinning birthday cakes, complete with candles that flicker as the ride careens along the tracks.

On the platform, a lively mix of characters waits their turn. Picture an Edward Gorey-inspired gentleman in a tall, striped hat holding a balloon shaped like a cat, standing next to a Beatrix Potter-esque rabbit in a polka-dotted dress clutching a giant lollipop. In the background, you can see a tent reminiscent of Arthur Rackham’s intricate designs, its fabric decorated with swirling, fantastical patterns.

Along the fairground path, imagine vendors in Norman Rockwell-style attire, selling cotton candy and oversized ice cream cones. A Quentin Blake-styled child, all scribbly and joyfully messy, tugs at their parent's hand, eager to ride the "Birthday Express." N.C. Wyeth-inspired banners hang between the booths, proclaiming "Happiest of Birthdays!" in bold, celebratory fonts.

The rollercoaster track winds through a gigantic, fairy-tale birthday cake, its layers adorned with icing flowers and candy decorations, evoking the charm of a Beardsley illustration. Gustave Doré-like intricate detailing can be seen in the ornate designs on the coaster's support beams, which are disguised as twisted licorice sticks.

To one side, a Maurice Sendak-inspired dragon, friendly and slightly mischievous, hands out birthday hats to passing children. The dragon’s scales shimmer in a range of vibrant colors, reflecting the playful light from a carousel spinning nearby, filled with mythical creatures like griffins and unicorns.

Every element of the scene combines to create a delightful, fantastical birthday celebration that bursts with detail and whimsy, perfect for a birthday greeting card that tells a story in every corner.

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