Picture this! The front cover of the birthday greeting card is an intricately drawn, bustling Venetian canal scene with a whimsical twist. The backdrop is a vibrant, pastel-colored version of Venice with the famous Rialto Bridge arching elegantly over the canal. Instead of the traditional gondolas, we have cartoon characters rowing giant, festive gondolas decorated with balloons, streamers, and birthday banners.

Front and center, there’s a cartoon character that looks like a mix between Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" and Charlie Brown from "Peanuts," but with a quirky twist. He’s wearing a striped gondolier shirt, a red bandana, and a straw hat with a birthday candle on top instead of the usual ribbon. He's energetically steering the gondola, grinning ear to ear, and singing an exaggerated opera note. In the gondola, there are oversized, animated presents and a huge, multi-tiered birthday cake with each layer representing a different Venetian landmark, from St. Mark's Basilica to Doge's Palace, crafted in icing and fondant.

Another gondola features a character inspired by "Tintin," complete with a tuft of blond hair, but here, Tintin is holding a giant, old-fashioned camera (think "Tintin and the Picaros"), taking a selfie with the leaning tower of Pisa in the background, hilariously misplaced in Venice. There’s a cheeky Venetian lion character from "The Far Side," standing at the bow, looking exasperated and holding a sign that says, “Wrong City!”

Around the edges of the canal, the cartoon buildings are festooned with colorful paper lanterns, confetti falling gently from the windows. There are cute cats and dogs (inspired by "Astro Boy" and "Little Nemo") peeking out of windows and frolicking on the cobblestone streets. One building even has a whimsical, R. Crumb-style band playing lively music on a tiny balcony, with exaggerated, funny expressions on their faces.

The sky above is a blend of twilight colors, with a "Little Nemo" inspired dreamy quality. There’s even a hot air balloon in the shape of a giant, smiling birthday balloon floating in the sky, casting a warm, cheerful glow over the scene.

This vibrant and bustling birthday in Venezia scene is packed with details and quirky humor, a true celebration of creativity and joy!

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