In this imaginative birthday card illustration, envision a playful, whimsical setting set against a plain white backdrop, reminiscent of a freshly primed canvas ready for a masterpiece. At the heart of the scene is a wide, stout house-painting brush standing upright, its bristles fanned out like a peacock's tail. From within these bristles, a single, quirky candle pokes out, its flame flickering cheerfully, casting soft, dancing shadows that hint at an unseen birthday party in full swing.

Surrounding the brush is a scattering of vibrant confetti, some suspended mid-air as if caught in a moment of jubilation. A small parade of tiny, illustrated animals, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter's delightful creatures, makes its way across the base of the brush. These creatures—perhaps a dapperly dressed mouse with a waistcoat, a curious rabbit with spectacles, and a jaunty squirrel with a tiny acorn hat—appear to be carrying the smallest of wrapped presents and balloons made from thimble-sized pieces of foil.

To the side, an illustrated figure that echoes the style of a Quentin Blake character—a child with an expression of wonder—peers at the brush with gleeful fascination, possibly thinking it's a magical, birthday granting wand. Above this scene, in hand-scripted lettering inspired by Edward Gorey, the words “A Brush with Birthday Magic!” float, slightly tilted, as if gently nudged by the candle’s playful flame. The simplicity of the white background brings all focus to the bustling scene, allowing each character and element to burst forth in a celebration of color and creativity.

Generated with these themes: plain white background with a wide, stout house-painting brush with a candle sticking out of one of the brush bristles..

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