Front and center on the card is a cartoonish wire-haired dachshund with a whimsical steampunk twist. The dachshund is mid-flight, piloting a large, ornate, hot air balloon. Its exaggeratedly large, floppy ears catch the wind, flowing back dramatically. The fur is a scribble of shades of brown and black, adding texture and volume, similar to a Gary Larson character but with a touch of R. Crumb's quirkiness.

The balloon itself is a spectacle of steampunk ingenuity, crafted from patches of vibrant fabrics in bold reds, oranges, and yellows, reminiscent of Winsor McCay's color palette. It's adorned with brass gears, copper pipes, and little steam puffs that suggest propulsion, evoking the mechanical creativity of Hergé.

In the basket beneath, there are whimsical contraptions: a brass telescope, a tiny whirring propeller, and a miniature compass spinning wildly. The basket is woven from rainbow-colored wicker, adding a splash of Bill Watterson’s playful spirit.

The background is a fantastical sky inspired by Charles Schulz, filled with puffy white clouds that morph into humorous shapes, like a birthday cake and balloons, hinting at the celebration theme. There are tiny birds with aviator goggles, nodding to Osamu Tezuka’s animated whimsy, fluttering nearby.

Along the top of the card, in bold, exaggerated letters that curve and twist like a cartoon pathway, are the words "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" The text is vibrant, outlined in metallic gold, with a shadow effect that mimics the depth and playful mischief found in Will Eisner’s lettering style.

The bottom of the card features a patchwork landscape, a nod to Art Spiegelman, with rolling hills in a comic-strip style, using lush greens and deep blues to contrast with the sky, grounding the scene while maintaining a whimsical feel.

The overall scene is bustling with detail, designed to captivate the viewer's eye with every little element, celebrating a birthday in the most imaginative, cartoon-steampunk fashion.

Generated with these themes: wire haired daschund steam punk flying a balloon wishing happy birthday.

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