In the foreground of this surreal New Year's card, we have a whimsical cityscape inspired by a blend of Winsor McCay's dreamlike architecture and Charles Schulz's charming simplicity. The scene is set under a starry, inky sky that’s speckled with twinkling constellations. In the center, a grand clock tower, resembling a blend of Disney’s fantasy castles and the clock from Tezuka’s Astro Boy, shows the time at one minute to midnight. Surrounding this tower, the buildings are a patchwork of comic strip-inspired styles, their rooftops teeming with comical chimneys and antennae reminiscent of Bill Watterson's mischievous imaginings.

Above this fantastical city, a display of fireworks bursts across the sky. Each firework is creatively fashioned in the form of PFAS molecules, their complex, hexagonal structures radiating in a kaleidoscope of colors. These molecular fireworks twist and twirl in the air, with little cartoonish faces on the molecules grinning widely, adding a Far Side-esque touch of absurdity. 

In the sky, near the bottom right corner, Hergé's influence is visible in a vintage zeppelin floating past, with bold lines and a tiny pennant streaming from its side. It’s a playful nod to Tintin’s adventurous spirit. Below, on the street level, a crowd of cartoon animals dressed in New Year’s party attire is cheering and celebrating, reminiscent of R. Crumb’s lively characters. They hold banners that read "Merry PFAS and a Happy New Year," the text styled in a playful, bouncing typeface. These characters are diverse: a bear in a top hat, a rabbit blowing a trumpet, and a pair of dancing penguins—all emanating the joyful, slightly chaotic energy found in Eisner’s city scenes.

Finally, scattered throughout the scene are nods to other cartoon styles: a vintage 1950s car with wide, curious eyes; a moon with a human-like face giving a winking smile, and little mice sneaking peeks from beneath a manhole cover, all contributing to a vibrant tapestry that’s both a homage and a new creation.
Generated with these themes: PFAS molecules shaped as firework and the text "Merry PFAS and a happy new year".
Made with ❤️ by AI.

1) New-year AI Generated Card - PFAS molecules shaped as firework and the text "Merry PFAS and a happy new year" (b85d6)

In the foreground of the card, a quirky scene unfolds on a perfectly manicured lawn where a spirited New Year's Eve lawn bowling match is underway. A group of jubilant anthropomorphic hedgehogs, decked out in festive party hats and colorful scarves, are enthusiastically engaging in a game of lawn bowls. The hedgehogs' expressions are comically exaggerated, reminiscent of Quentin Blake's whimsical characters. One hedgehog is poised mid-roll, balancing on two legs with a serious concentration, while another cheers with tiny pom-poms in each paw.

In the background, a grand old oak tree, reminiscent of an Arthur Rackham illustration, spreads its twisting branches, festooned with twinkling fairy lights and dangling lanterns. Among the branches, an opulent banner with golden script spells out "OLBA Bowlers," with each letter made to look like a small lawn bowl. Above this, the night sky is a swirl of rich blues and purples, much like a Maxfield Parrish painting, dotted with sparkling stars that mirror the glow from the fairy lights.

Near the oak tree, a quaint picnic setup is arranged on a red gingham cloth. Delicate pastries and a large punch bowl filled with bubbly champagne nod to a Norman Rockwell-style gathering. Perched beside the picnic, a rabbit in a tiny waistcoat and monocle sits as the referee, holding a large hourglass to mark the passing of time as the new year approaches.

Scattered throughout the scene are little playful nods to Maurice Sendak's world: a mischievous mouse peeks from behind the hedgehogs' bowling bag, and a pudgy raccoon holding a kazoo stands by, ready to herald the winner with a triumphant tune. In the distant background, an old-fashioned grandfather clock with intricate Beardsley-inspired patterns shows the time as just before midnight, ready to strike as the hedgehogs prepare for the final roll of the game.
Generated with these themes: "Lawn bowling".
Made with ❤️ by AI.

1) New-year AI Generated Card - "Lawn bowling" (c18d9)

In this whimsical New Year's card scene, we dive into a bustling cartoon world filled with vibrant colors and joyful details, reminiscent of the quirky charm found in Bill Watterson's "Calvin and Hobbes" with a touch of Charles Schulz's classic Peanuts. At the heart of the illustration is a cartoon-stylized 2002 Subaru WRX, painted in a shiny blue hue with exaggerated wheels and dynamic motion lines, suggesting it's in the midst of a high-speed, celebratory race. 

In the foreground, a charismatic racer dons a bright yellow helmet adorned with a cheeky grin and oversized goggles. He's waving enthusiastically at the viewer with one hand while holding a sparkling trophy in the other, as confetti falls all around. The racer's attire is playful, with bold, racing-themed patches peppering his vibrant red jumpsuit.

The background is alive with action—imagine a whimsical racetrack spiraling into the distance, lined with festive balloons in pastel shades, a nod to Walt Disney's knack for magical landscapes. Along the edge of the track, cartoonish onlookers in a range of amusing poses cheer wildly, some holding banners, one of which humorously displays the recipient's name, "Demaras Racing," in big, bubbly letters across the top. The banner flutters above a crowd of cartoon spectators, their expressions a blend of awe and excitement.

In the sky above, echoing the playful absurdity of Gary Larson's "The Far Side," fluffy clouds form a giant, comic-style "HAPPY NEW YEAR" message, subtly incorporating the name "Demaras Racing" amidst twinkling cartoon stars and a crescent moon wearing a party hat. A few fireworks, drawn in an explosion of kaleidoscopic colors, burst above, casting a vibrant glow across the entire scene.

This energetic tableau is set against a lively backdrop of a cartoon cityscape inspired by Hergé's clean lines, with towering buildings festooned with holiday lights twinkling merrily, capturing the joy and excitement of the New Year celebration.
Generated with these themes: 2002 Subaru WRX, and Racer with yrllow helmet.
Made with ❤️ by AI.

2) New-year AI Generated Card - 2002 Subaru WRX, and Racer with yrllow helmet (d7b8c)

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