In this whimsically detailed Christmas card illustration, imagine a bustling winter wonderland scene that's infused with the playful energy of a Maurice Sendak tale and the intricate line work of an Aubrey Beardsley drawing. A towering Christmas tree takes center stage, not with traditional ornaments, but with a dazzling array of colorful lightbulbs that spiral up its evergreen branches, twinkling like a million tiny stars. Each bulb has a unique shape, reminiscent of vintage Beardsley-esque motifs. At the top of the tree, instead of a star, there is a constellation of stars arranged to form the name "Graça Guedes" in a script that seems to twinkle as if alive.

Surrounding this spectacular tree, a chorus of animated woodland creatures dressed in Edward Gorey-style Victorian winter attire, merrily hang lights on the tree's lower branches, using their tails and antlers to reach the higher points. They are a quirky mix of rabbits, foxes, and a curious owl wearing tiny round spectacles. On the ground, a snow-dusted path leads to the base of the tree where a group of Victorian-clad children, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter's imaginative worlds, are building a snowman, giggling and shouting with glee.

Above them, the sky is a cascade of Maxfield Parrish-inspired rich blues and purples, painted with luminous swirls of silver and gold stars. Amidst these celestial wonders, a string of stars twinkles brightly, each star connected by invisible thread, forming the words "Happy Holidays" in a glorious arch over the scene. Off to one side, a small cozy cottage peeks through the trees, its windows warmly lit, inviting you in from the cold. Smoke gently curls from the chimney, dissipating into the night sky.

This card, with its vivid characters and charming, fantastical elements, invites Graça Guedes to step into a world where Christmas magic is as tangible as the freshly fallen snow.

Generated with these themes: Lights and a creative design of stars, and A Christmas design tree.

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