On the front cover of this birthday greeting card, imagine a lively, hand-drawn illustration that combines whimsical elements with an intricate attention to detail. The centerpiece of this scene is a sophisticated, anthropomorphic lady giraffe, dressed as if ready for a glamorous 1920s soirée. She wears a flapper-style dress with fringes that sway with her movements, and a small cloche hat perched rakishly atop her head. Her elongated neck is adorned with a lavish pearl necklace, each pearl meticulously detailed, reflecting light like tiny moons.

The giraffe lady stands beside a grand, ornate birthday cake that towers impressively, covered in swirls of pastel-colored icing—soft pinks, gentle lavenders, and hints of mint green. The cake is adorned with elaborate sugar sculptures shaped like exotic flowers, delicate butterflies, and tiny gin bottles made of sugar.

In her hand, the giraffe lady holds an oversized gin cocktail glass, filled with a vibrant, citrusy concoction. Inside the glass, slices of lemon and lime float along with sprigs of rosemary, all illustrated with the kind of meticulous detail you'd find in a botanical drawing.

The background is a lush, imaginative garden, a nod to Maxfield Parrish's dreamlike landscapes. Tall, whimsical trees, reminiscent of Quentin Blake's playful line work, reach skyward, their branches dotted with twinkling fairy lights that cast a soft glow. Hidden among the foliage, a few mischievous woodland creatures—a rabbit with a top hat, a curious fox with a monocle—peek out, each drawn with a touch of Edward Gorey's dark humor and Arthur Rackham's expressive lines.

Above this jovial scene, the number "60" is illustrated in a grand, ornate font, reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley's intricate designs, surrounded by a swirl of decorative flourishes that suggest a sense of celebration and grandeur. Scattered across the sky are tiny, twinkling stars, lending an otherworldly quality to the evening setting.

This detailed and expressive scene invites the viewer into a fantastical celebration, full of life and layered with stories waiting to be discovered, each element a tribute to the artists who inspire it.

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