The front cover of this whimsical birthday card is an intricately detailed and expressive hand-drawn illustration that combines a playful cat, a cozy library, and delicate lace. Imagine a scene set in a quaint, warmly-lit library filled with books of various sizes and colors, their spines lined neatly on mahogany wooden shelves that reach up towards the ceiling. The room's floor is adorned with an elaborate lace-patterned rug, woven with intricate swirls and floral motifs in muted tones of cream and pastel pink.

Front and center, perched proudly atop a stack of oversized, leather-bound volumes, is a fluffy tabby cat with piercing green eyes and a mischievous flick of its tail. The cat wears a small lace collar, its delicate patterns mirroring the rug below. Its fur is detailed with an expressive mix of graphite grays and warm browns, capturing the texture of its fluffy coat. The cat seems to be batting playfully at a dangling tassel from an ornate velvet curtain that frames the left side of the scene. The curtain is a rich burgundy, its fabric heavy and draped in luscious folds.

In the background, a large, antique globe stands to one side, with continents painted in earthy tones and gold details. Beside it, an elegant, vintage reading lamp casts a warm, inviting glow over the scene, its brass surface gleaming. The lamp's shade is crafted from stained glass, featuring a mosaic of pale blues, greens, and amber hues. Nestled against the opposite wall, a grandfather clock ticks quietly, its face ornately carved and its pendulum visible through a glass window.

Above the cat, a whimsical birthday banner is strung between two shelves. The banner is fashioned from paper cutouts, each letter meticulously crafted and decorated with lace trimmings and pastel watercolor washes. The words "Happy Birthday" are spelled out in playful, hand-lettered script, adding a celebratory touch to this detailed and charming library scene.

Generated with these themes: Cat, Library, and Lace.

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