Create a whimsical and heartwarming birthday scene on the front cover of a greeting card, featuring a playful Boxer dog and football elements, styled in a hand-drawn illustration reminiscent of Norman Rockwell's detailed expressiveness combined with Quentin Blake's lively linework.

**Central Scene:**

- **Boxer Dog:** Position a charming Boxer dog as the main character in the scene, drawn with a soft, textured style using warm browns and creamy whites to depict its coat. The dog is wearing a festive party hat, colored in bright red with white polka dots, and it is sitting proudly next to a large, colorful birthday cake. The dog is playfully pawing at a soccer ball that has rolled beside the cake.

- **Football Elements:** The soccer ball is well-defined, with classic black and white pentagons. To add more football flair, illustrate a small goal post in the background, subtly integrated but detailed with white lines and netting, making sure it does not overshadow the dog and cake.

**Background and Details:**

- **Background:** Set the scene in a lush, grassy park area, using layered shades of green to depict depth and texture. Scatter a few vibrant wildflowers in shades of yellow, red, and blue around the ground to add interest and color. The sky is a serene blue with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily, painted with soft brush strokes.

- **Birthday Cake:** The cake stands tall with three tiers, each decorated with pastel-colored icing swirls in light pink, baby blue, and soft yellow. On top of the cake, place a small football figurine as a topper, enhancing the theme. Add a few lit candles in vibrant colors scattered across the tiers, casting a gentle glow.

- **Banner with Text:** Above the scene, illustrate a cheerful banner strung between two small trees or poles. The banner is designed with alternating flag triangles in bright primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and features the hand-lettered text "Special Friend" in a playful, looping script reminiscent of a child’s joyful scrawl, done in a bold, contrasting black to stand out.

This composition captures the playful spirit and attention to detail characteristic of illustrators like Quentin Blake and Beatrix Potter, with an emphasis on vibrant colors and charming elements that invite the viewer into a delightful birthday celebration scene.

Generated with these themes: Boxer dog, and Football.

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