Abstract: A balloon decoration enclosure apparatus includes a generally flat closure disk having first, second and third spaced-apart slots, each extending from the perimeter of the disk toward the center thereof, to allow threading the neck of an inflated balloon up through the first slot, over the top of the disk and down through a second slot, and then under the disk and up through the third slot. When so positioned, the inflated balloon extends downwardly of the disk, and the mouth of the balloon extends upwardly a short distance. The disk includes a nipple extending upwardly from near the center of the disk for insertion into a centrally disposed opening of a retainer disk which is pressed down upon the closure disk. A decorative sheet of resilient material is disposed between the closure disk and retainer disk when the retainer disk is in place on the closure disk, so that the material extends upwardly and outwardly from the closure disk and retainer disk in a decorative, generally conical shape.

Abstract: Apparatus for inflating balloons to enable insertion thereinto of objects includes a loading ring insertable into the orifice or mouth of the balloon for stretching the orifice to allow insertion therethrough of an object into the interior of the balloon when inflated, and a balloon inflating housing for accommodating an inflated balloon. The housing includes upper and lower hemispherical shells which may be sealingly fitted together to form a complete spherical shell and to allow inflation of the balloon therewithin, and then separated to allow removal of the inflated balloon.

Abstract: A stand for holding a message or felicitation card vial and flower includes a generally planar base having a front edge and an upright plate extending upwardly from the front edge of the base, and having a top edge and a front face which faces forwardly of the front edge of the base, where the upright plate includes tabs for holding the card flat against the front face of the plate. Extending rearwardly of the top edge of the upright plate is an annulus which defines a circular opening, and on which is mounted a sleeve extending vertically upwardly from about the opening, directly above the base. A vial having an open upper end and a closed lower end is provided for disposition in the sleeve so that the closed lower end rests on the base and the open upper end is directed upwardly to receive and hold the stem of a flower.

Abstract: Apparatus for inflating balloons to enable insertion thereinto of objects includes a loading ring insertable into the orifice or mouth of the balloon for stretching the orifice to allow insertion therethrough of an object into the interior of the balloon when inflated, and a balloon inflating housing for accommodating an inflated balloon. The housing includes upper and lower hemispherical shells which may be sealingly fitted together to form a complete spherical shell and to allow inflation of the balloon therewithin, and then separated to allow removal of the inflated balloon.