On the cover of this birthday greeting card, we have a delightful and whimsical scene that combines elements of Bluey with the inspiration drawn from iconic artists.

Front and center, Bluey herself stands proudly on a grassy hillock, her vibrant blue fur shining under a brilliant blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. In her paws, she holds a balloon shaped like a gigantic bone, which floats joyfully above her, its string curling in the wind. Surrounding Bluey are her friends and family, all depicted in lively cartoon style reminiscent of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts characters but with the clean, expressive lines of Hergé’s Tintin.

To the left, Bluey's little sister, Bingo, is caught mid-jump on a trampoline, her arms and legs splayed out in glee. The trampoline's springs are exaggeratedly bouncy, channeling the playful dynamism seen in Winsor McCay's Little Nemo. Just below the trampoline, Bandit, Bluey's dad, is setting up a birthday picnic spread on a red-and-white checkered blanket. The picnic is bursting with colorful treats – cupcakes with oversized swirls of frosting, a large bone-shaped birthday cake, and bowls of fruit – each item meticulously detailed, echoing the visual humor of Gary Larson’s The Far Side.

To the right, Chilli, Bluey's mom, is directing a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, a large paper donkey with a comically long tail and googly eyes pinned to a nearby tree. The tree itself is detailed with the lush, sweeping lines reminiscent of Bill Watterson’s nature scenes in Calvin and Hobbes. The children playing the game are depicted with exaggerated expressions of anticipation and glee, their actions frozen in the charming, exaggerated motion found in Walt Disney’s animations.

Behind the central characters, we see a backdrop of a picturesque park, with a gentle rolling hill leading to a sparkling lake in the distance. The lake has a small sailboat with a friendly-looking dog at the helm, giving a nod to Osamu Tezuka’s imaginative world-building in Astro Boy. Above the scene, a banner strung between two trees reads "Happy Birthday!" in bold, cheerful letters with each character stylized in a unique pattern that reflects the vibrant underground comix style of R. Crumb.

Throughout the scene, small hidden details, like a tiny mouse peeking out from under the picnic blanket or a bird wearing a party hat perched on a tree branch, add a touch of Art Spiegelman’s intricacy and depth, inviting viewers to linger and explore every part of the illustration.

This card captures a moment of joyous celebration, each element contributing to a rich tapestry of storytelling through art, ensuring it will be a treasured keepsake for the birthday recipient.

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