Abstract: A themed piñata holder apparatus comprising a visual representation of a first theme, and related method, comprising: support means for physically supporting the piñata holder in a suspended position above users of the piñata; and a suspension point to which a piñata suspension connector may be attached, and from which a piñata may be suspended via the piñata suspension connector. Preferably, the piñata comprises a visual representation of a second theme; and there is a themed visual relation between the first theme of the piñata holder and the second theme of the piñata. Optionally, the piñata holder apparatus further comprises an impulse detector responsive to a change in force exerted at the suspension point when the piñata is struck by a user of the piñata; and an audio speaker for emitting predetermined audible sounds in response to a sound emission controller.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for selectively arranging a plurality of visual features. The systems and methods include the use of a plurality of display assemblies. Each display assembly can have a frame with side portions that define receiving spaces for receiving connectors that allow for coupling with other display assemblies. The display assemblies can be provided with a mount subassembly that permits selective rotational adjustment of the display assemblies without adjusting the attachment of mount assembly to a selected surface.

Abstract: A hinged collage frame has hinge areas at the top and bottom, formed by curved edges. The hinging allows the collage frame to hinged to either an inner wall surface corner and outer wall corner or to stand up straight, or to lie flat. The hinging is carried out by having edges which are curved, where one curved convex edge moves relative to another curved concave edge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for selectively arranging a plurality of visual features. The systems and methods include the use of a plurality of display assemblies. Each display assembly can have a frame with side portions that define receiving spaces for receiving connectors that allow for coupling with other display assemblies. The display assemblies can be provided with a mount subassembly that permits selective rotational adjustment of the display assemblies without adjusting the attachment of mount assembly to a selected surface.

Abstract: A trading card display assembly for securely displaying trading cards includes a plurality of hanger units. Each of the hanger units is removably coupled to a support surface and the hanger units removably engage each other such that the plurality of hanger units forms a single panel on the support surface. A plurality of display units is each removably coupled to a respective one of the hanger units such that each of the display units is retained on the support surfaces. Each of the display units abuts each other on the hanger units such that the plurality of display units defines a single panel on the hanger units. Moreover, each of the display unit has a respective one of a plurality of trading cards positioned therein.

Abstract: A display device includes a display module including a display panel that displays an image in a display area provided at a front, and a bezel surrounding an outer edge of the display module. The display area has a rectangular shape. The bezel includes a plurality of bezel portions having an elongated shape and disposed to correspond to respective four sides of the display area, and a joining member joining together two adjacent bezel portions of the plurality of bezel portions. The joining member is disposed in a position where the joining member overlaps the display module on a back side of the display module.

Abstract: A frame assembly includes a display panel, a rear cover, a housing and an assembling structure. The housing includes a plurality of frames which enclose the display panel and the rear cover. Each frame has a sidewall, and a connection member which connects the frames to each other. The assembling structure is installed in the housing to provide a closed structure and is provided to ensure coupling force among the display panel, the rear cover and the housing. The assembling structure includes a fastening bracket which presses the display panel onto the frames of the housing and fastens the display panel to the frames, a support bracket which supports the rear cover, and an auxiliary bracket which assists connection between the adjacent frames.

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital frame cover comprised of two basic components which are utilized in conjunction with each other to decorate the front perimeter of a digital frame. The two primary components of the digital frame cover being (1) a hollow rectangular cover comprising cutouts at various locations, and (2) a “decorative wrap” of interior dimensions which allow the decorative wrap to fit snugly over the exterior of the cover. The cover slides/snaps onto the digital frame. The decorative wrap adheres to, or is magnetically attached to the cover. At the user's prerogative, the decorative wrap may be configured to display one or more of a selection of user-selected designs (i.e., wording, pictures, or appliqués).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a frame assembly for a display panel. The frame assembly includes a display panel, a rear cover, a housing and an assembling means. The housing includes a plurality of frames which enclose the display panel and the rear cover. Each frame has a sidewall, and a connection member which connects the frames to each other. The assembling means is installed in the housing to provide a closed structure and is provided to ensure coupling force among the display panel, the rear cover and the housing. The assembling means includes a fastening bracket which presses the display panel onto the frames of the housing and fastens the display panel to the frames, a support bracket which supports the rear cover, and an auxiliary bracket which assists connection between the adjacent frames.

Abstract: A frame and a system for mounting a plurality of frames in a grid. The frame has an axial first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member having a generally flat portion exposed to and generally flush with a perimeter surface of the frame. The alignment device has a cross-shaped body having a pair of horizontal members and a pair of vertical members intersecting at a common point, the horizontal and vertical members having interior surfaces defining four quadrants, the alignment device further comprising a level attached to the cross-shaped body and a magnet mounted in a recess in one of the horizontal members or vertical members. The alignment device used to position and mount the frame.

Abstract: A computing device with a keyboard and display is configurable to fold from a compact and protective pocket sized closed configuration to other computing configurations. An embodiment of the device includes dispersed or interspersed hinge mechanisms to enable a cross folding mechanism to configure the device to multiple configurations using only simple hinges. An embodiment of the device further unfolds to a fully flat configuration supported by interspersed feet. Keys of reduced aspect ratio can reduce the footprint of a folded device without reducing the key's sideways spacing. A rotating input pad can supplement the keyboard input without increasing the footprint of the folded pocked sized configuration.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly, including: a first picture frame including a first connecting element, located at a first end of the first picture frame, and extending away from the first end, the first end including a first surface facing an interior of the first picture frame; and a second picture frame including a second connecting element, located at a second end of the second picture frame, and extending away from the second end, the second end including a second surface facing an interior of the second picture frame. The first connecting element is engaged with the second surface. The second connecting element is engaged with the first surface. The first and second picture frames are fixed to each other via the contact of the first and second connecting elements with the second and first picture frames, respectively.

Abstract: A display arrangement for art, such as the art of young children, includes an array of transparent envelopes each of which includes a mat and space to receive art work in the form of sheets disposed on opposite sides of the mat. Transparent envelopes are connected to one another with flexible hinges so that the display is extendible to make both sides of each envelope visible to expose the art work therein and is foldable by bending the hinges so that the transparent envelopes stack upon one another.

Abstract: A flexible, scalable multiple frame topology system capable of a wide range of multiple frame geometric topologies. Specifically a series of photographs, a series of photographic letters, or any series of flat, semi-flat, or three-dimensional display objects are displayable in a wide variety of display geometries: a horizontal line of frames, multiple, stacked, horizontal lines of frames, a vertical array of frames, multiple vertical arrays of frames, staggered arrays of frames, diagonal arrays of frames, crossword arrays of frames, and any combinations thereof. Also the disclosed display method is capable of displaying three-dimensional objects on shelves, or glass display cases, shadow boxes, on hooks, interlocking into the display cases—and the geometric display can mix a number of different display frames, for instance, a series of flat framed items with a three dimensional objects at each end of the array.

Abstract: A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An elongated abuttable snap frame arrangement for biasably, removably, capturing a display graphic support and for display thereof, the arrangement comprising: an elongated base panel, an elongated cover that is flexibly attached to the base panel at its upper edge, and an elongated hinge member flexibly attached to the elongated base panel and the elongated cover, the cover able to rotate from a parallel closed position to a generally perpendicular open position without interfering with adjacent objects or other abutting snap frame arrangements.

Abstract: A multi-frame groove-mount wall system comprises a multiplicity of closed frame sections and a panel element. Each closed frame section has a frame opening and a plurality of interconnected frame members, each with a groove segment. The closed frame sections can be releasably coupled to form a multi-frame structure having an outer perimeter. The panel element has a flexible substrate portion, a periphery and a multiplicity of edge gasket segments disposed about the periphery. The panel element can be removably and tensionally affixed to the multi-frame structure such that the substrate portion is simultaneously disposed across the frame opening of each closed frame section by interengagement between a plurality of the edge gasket segments and a plurality of the groove segments that are proximate the outer perimeter, and none of the edge gasket segments are shared between a groove segment of one closed frame sections and a groove segment of another closed frame section.

Abstract: A flexible, scalable multiple frame topology system capable of a wide range of multiple frame geometric topologies. Specifically a series of photographs, a series of photographic letters, or any series of flat, semi-flat, or three-dimensional display objects are displayable in a wide variety of display geometries: a horizontal line of frames, multiple, stacked, horizontal lines of frames, a vertical array of frames, multiple vertical arrays of frames, staggered arrays of frames, diagonal arrays of frames, crossword arrays of frames, and any combinations thereof. Also the disclosed display method is capable of displaying three-dimensional objects on shelves, or glass display cases, shadow boxes, on hooks, interlocking into the display cases—and the geometric display can mix a number of different display frames, for instance, a series of flat framed items with a three dimensional objects at each end of the array.

Abstract: A multi-frame groove-mount wall system comprises a multiplicity of closed frame sections and a panel element. Each closed frame section has a frame opening and a plurality of interconnected frame members, each with a groove segment. The closed frame sections can be releasably coupled to form a multi-frame structure having an outer perimeter. The panel element has a flexible substrate portion, a periphery and a multiplicity of edge gasket segments disposed about the periphery. The panel element can be removably and tensionally affixed to the multi-frame structure such that the substrate portion is simultaneously disposed across the frame opening of each closed frame section by interengagement between a plurality of the edge gasket segments and a plurality of the groove segments that are proximate the outer perimeter, and none of the edge gasket segments are shared between a groove segment of one closed frame sections and a groove segment of another closed frame section.

Abstract: A modular display fixture is provided having an expandable frame portion. The expandable frame portion comprises means to removable attach pre-sized sub-assemblies therein in a variety of configurations.

Abstract: A modular picture display unit is disclosed forthwith. The modular picture display unit enables the user to easily mount (and remove) a picture within it and to form a multiple picture frame or collage with full freedom to choose the individual picture's placement and orientation. The modular picture display unit contains a transparent front cover and a back cover with a picture placed in between them. The friction between the front cover and the back cover holds the covers in place and prevents them from coming apart. In order to connect two or more modular display units, a connector is provided. The connector is mounted on the back cover side walls of two adjacent modular display units, thereby securing their connection to each other. In order to allow for attaching the modular display units onto a metallic surface (such as a refrigerator door), there is provided a magnet to be placed on a connector or onto the back cover.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, there is provided a system including a display, a mounting groove disposed along a portion of the first display, and a mount position along the mounting groove. In these embodiments, the mount position includes an alignment structure disposed in the mounting groove and a fastener disposed in the mounting groove.

Abstract: A multi-screen display device includes a display device and a folding bracket. The display device includes a first display frame and a second display frame. The folding bracket includes an inner rotating portion pivotally connected to the first display frame, and an outer rotating portion pivotally connected to the inner rotating portion and pivotally connected to the second display frame.

Abstract: A modular display system containing two attached modules for displaying some item in one module adjacent to an article of sports clothing such as a jersey in the other module. The jersey display module contains a square mounting platform on which an article of clothing is mounted. The secondary system module is meant to hold display items, including sports memorabilia, which may complement or give context to the article of sports clothing. The two modules are attached by only one set of attachment means located respectively on only one of each of the sides of the modules. The attachment means are designed for easily removing or attaching a secondary display module from or to the jersey display module.

Abstract: A chair rail for displaying decorative items is disclosed. It comprises an elongated rigid body with at least one receptacle formed in the elongated body. At least one outlet is formed in the longitudinal body extending from the at least one receptacle to a top or a bottom of the longitudinal body. Both the at least one outlet and the at least one receptacle are adopted to accept decorative items. The chair rail further includes at least one opening through which the at least one decorative item in the at least one receptacle can be observed. A structure having at least one wall with a chair rail extending for substantially entire length of the wall. The chair rail comprises an elongated rigid body, at least one decorative item attached to the elongated rigid body, and at least one opening in the elongated body through which the at least one decorative item can be observed. Example decorative items include printed photographs or digital picture frames for display of photographs.

Abstract: The multi-layer graphic illustration includes a first frame coupled to a second frame. A background image is fastened to the first frame and a foreground image is coupled to the second frame and offset from the background image. In this regard, the multi-layer graphic illustration produces a three-dimensional image effect due to the offset nature of the background image relative to the foreground image as mounted to each respective frame.

Abstract: A display device including a display case for displaying an item, and a frame disposed around a perimeter edge of the display case, the frame comprising at least one magnetic frame element. In an exemplary embodiment, multiple display devices are arranged to form a modular display device. In another exemplary embodiment, multiple display devices may be arranged in a modular display device album.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly, including a central picture frame and a plurality of picture frames. Each picture frame in the plurality of picture frames is fastened to the central picture frame or to another picture frame in the plurality of picture frames. In some aspects, each picture frame is fastened to the central picture frame, each picture frame is fastened to another picture frame in the plurality of picture frames, or each picture frame is fastened to the central picture frame and to another picture frame in the plurality of picture frames. In some aspects, the plurality of picture frames encircles or is continuously disposed about the central picture frame, the plurality of picture frames is intermittently disposed about the central picture frame, or the assembly includes a peripheral picture frame connected to at least one picture frame in the plurality of picture frames and disjoint from the central frame.

Abstract: A dual window display box for displaying two objects includes a display arrangement and an attachment arrangement. The display arrangement includes at least two displaying frames, wherein each of the displaying frames has a displaying window and defines a storage cavity between the displaying frames when the displaying frames are overlapped with each other for the first and second objects receiving in the storage cavity. The attachment arrangement includes a first attaching member provided on one of the displaying frame and a second attaching member which is provided on another the displaying frame and is detachably attached to the first attaching member to detachably engage the displaying frames in an overlapped manner such that the display arrangement provides dual display effect on the opposed displaying windows of the displaying frames for individually displaying the first and second objects at two opposite directions.

Abstract: A metal decorative article includes: a first decorative member formed with a first hole pattern of through-holes, the first hole pattern having inner and outer sides, each of the through-holes extending from the outer side to the inner side, and having an outer peripheral edge on the outer side and an inner peripheral edge on the inner side, the outer peripheral edge of each of the through-holes having dimensions different from those of the inner peripheral edge of the respective one of the through-holes; a second decorative member formed with a second hole pattern of through-holes having inner and outer sides that are respectively symmetrical to the inner and outer sides of the first hole pattern; and a frame defining a frame space. The first and second decorative members are respectively received in the frame space of the frame such that the inner sides face each other and are spaced apart from each other by a gap.

Abstract: A decorative border affixed to a solid surface which includes a plurality of photographic display units extending in physical commonality to form the decorative border, each of the plurality of photographic display units having a pocket surrounded by a decorative surface area, and an attachment mechanism for mounting the plurality of display units to the solid surface is disclosed. A decorative border including a plurality of photographic units embodied in a flexible sheet of underlayment, covering and optional decorative surface sheet is also disclosed. A decorative border including a plurality of interconnected photographic display units coupled together by a connecting mechanism which form the decorative border is also disclosed. Finally, a method of making a decorative border which includes providing the same is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping portion of pom pons. A multi-segmented frame may be provided that allows the segments to move independently from one another. Spirit adornment may be provided to the frame as well as shaping the frame itself to exhibit such adornment. Various hanging and ground supports are provided for supporting the frames.

Abstract: A thin flexible material (30) is die-cut into a shape. Inset cuts are made in the sheet material to form large tabs (32 and 32?) and small tabs (34 and 34?). Another set of inset cuts and a vertical cut are made to form split tabs (40a and 40b and 40?a and 40?b). The large tabs are bent forward and the small tabs are bent backward so that a photo or flexible sheet material (46) may be placed under tabs in a flexed position on both sides of the device in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. The curved position of the displayed material creates a unique effect without damaging the displayed material with tacks or tape. When assembled the display device and displayed materials form a stand-alone three-dimensional structure. When placed on a horizontal surface, the displayed material can be displayed on both sides of the device. With displayed material on only one side of the device, it can be attached to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying works of art is disclosed. In one embodiment, a display unit is used to display artwork. The display unit is comprised of at least one overlay section set having at least two overlay sections. It also has at least one clip for securing said overlay sections together. The display unit has at least one securing platform to support said overlay section set.

Abstract: Picture frame with framing bars connected to a base frame and with a device for mounting a picture which can be fitted within the base frame with lateral and rearward clearance to its framing bars on the base frame by means of retaining/spacer devices. The device for mounting a picture has a first profiled frame for holding a glass plate or transparent plastic plate and/or a passe-partout and/or a picture, a second profiled frame, whose external dimensions are smaller than the external dimensions of the first profiled frame, connected to and arranged beneath the first profiled frame, and a pressure plate pressing against the glass plate or transparent plastic plate and/or the passe-partout and/or the picture. The retaining/spacer devices can be inserted into the second profiled frame and connected to the framing bars of the base frame.

Abstract: An interconnecting frame assembly including a picture frame body supported by a hanging rail. A protrusion on the frame body slideably engages a recessed area on the hanging rail so that the rail supports the frame body. Each frame body contains a male protrusion and a female recessed area to permit a second frame body to slideably engage the first picture frame body This configuration allows multiple picture frame bodies to be attached together while being supported by the rail.

Abstract: LED image display system with rigid frames positioned in at least one vertical stack forming a planar vertical display, with vertical rigid bar members mounted to each of the frames and with equal spacing, and LED pixels mounted to each bar member. The pixels are equally spaced apart forming a matrix of pixels that project colored light beams. A rod bearing weight of the frames in tension is connected to each of the frames, and the rods have top and bottom connectors. Top connector of top frame is removably secured to an overhead support while bottom frame is spaced from stage or other surface. Bottom ring connector of weight-bearing rod of each stacked frame is removably connected to top hook connector of each below stacked frame. Each weight-bearing rod includes rod portions threadably connected to a turnbuckle for tightly positioning all adjoining frames of the stack; and system includes controls receiving video signals and processing same as either still color images and/or color animated images.

Abstract: The Refrigerator Artwork Organizer disclosed is an apparatus for storing and displaying pictures on a flat metal surface. In the preferred embodiment, the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer consists of a first holder with a first viewer that will display a 8.5″×11″ piece of paper. Behind the first viewer is a storage container for similar pictures which are not currently being viewed. Atop the storage container is a second holder. The second holder accommodates one 4″×6″ photograph and displays it through a second viewer at the same time as the picture is displayed in the first holder. A magnetic backing is adhered to the back of the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer and is strong enough to magnetically secure the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer and its contents to a flat metal surface, such as a refrigerator, filing cabinet, or door.

Abstract: A stacking modular frame system, assembled on a surface such as a table-top as opposed to being wall-mounted, with the individual frames interconnecting in three-dimensional form horizontally, vertically, or in combination. The structure is supported by long or short caps, which also top the structure to create stability. The caps and the frame fronts and backs all have corresponding notches that fit, each piece into the other, in a perpendicular fashion, thereby building the structure. Beginning with the caps, the structure can be built up multiple levels with multiple frames, each stacking perpendicularly on the previous, and can be built outwardly in the same fashion. The photo is centered naturally within the notches in the separate frame front and back pieces.

Abstract: The photograph display system is formed from a plurality of sections which are separated from each other by perforation lines that allow them to be folded in an accordion fashion. Each section has a pocket. One side of the pocket is cut out to allow viewing of a photograph. The photograph is placed in the pocket along with a panel. The panel has a cut out portion that allows the photograph to be viewed. The cut out portion is in the form of an alpha numeric character. This allows selection of different panels with different cut out portions to be used in separate sections to thereby provide a word such as “thanks” or the like.

Abstract: A framed mirror with means for attachment of personal items including a frame member comprised of an outer periphery disposed around a hollow interior. The hollow interior has a mirror portion disposed therein. The outer periphery has a plurality of apertures therein in a spaced relationship extending around an entirety of the outer periphery. A plurality of securement strips are provided with each being adapted for securement to the outer periphery of the frame member. The securement strips each have a front surface and a back surface. The back surface has at least one protrusion extending outwardly therefrom for being received within the apertures of the outer periphery of the frame member in an engaged orientation. The front surface has securement means thereon.

Abstract: A 3-dimensional array of picture frames is arranged in a plurality of parallel planes. The picture frames are interconnected by perpendicularly extending pegs frictionally received in blind bores in the front of the rearward frame and in the back of the forward frame. Replaceable decorative sleeves surround the pegs.

Abstract: A display system having a first card having oppositely facing first and second surfaces, at least one display object on the first surface, and a spacer assembly with a first spacer element that is attached to the first card and projects from the first surface.

Abstract: A frame connector for quickly and easily attaching two picture frames together in a stable manner has a support arm and a coupling member on each end. A coupling member may be a slider, snap, wedge or spring. A slider frame support attaches easily to either metal or wood frames. A coupling member for a slider frame support may be a flat piece for screwing or nailing to a wood frame, or may be slid into the channel of a metal frame. Holes, slots or spikes for attaching to a wood frame may be incorporated into any of the coupling members. A slider frame support includes a screw hole for a screw that secures the slider support to a channel of a metal frame. A snap frame support attaches to a channel of a frame by fingers that snap into the channel. A wedge frame support secures itself in a channel of a frame by wedging itself within the channel. A spring frame support secures itself in the channel of a frame by spring-like fingers that press against the channel walls.

Abstract: Posterboard has different colors on its two planar surfaces, whereby the posterboard may be selected for use on the basis of either or both colors. Groups of posterboard each having different colors on opposite planar surfaces provide for reducing inventory and shelf space while providing complete color selection to the purchaser.

Abstract: A molding for making picture frames having grooves in the molding edges which will form the rear face and the outer periphery of an assembled frame. These grooves may be used to receive plywood panels to make the frame deeper, as in a shadow box, or to make the frame wider. If the grooves are not used they add to the decorative effect of the frame.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly comprises a first background panel for affixation to a wall surface, the panel having at least one aperture for releasable insertion of a picture frame therein. Tabs on the rear of the frame releasably secure the frame to slots in the panel for display of the frame in a wall hanging mode. Molding about the frame overlies the defining edge of the panel aperture. Removal of the tabs from the panel slots allows the frame to be disengaged from the panel. A leg on the rear surface of the removed frame supports the removed frame on a horizontal surface. The assembly thus presents structure allowing for picture display in wall mounted or stand alone modes.

Abstract: A display frame for a poster having a top edge and at least two side edges includes a resilient first edge support for the top edge of said poster, a pair of resilient second edge supports for at least the side edges of said poster, and a plurality of resilient fastening elements associated with said edge supports for fastening said edge supports together in a frame-like manner. A pair of generally L-shaped internal angle fittings are employed for securing the pair of second edge supports to opposite ends of the first edge support. The rear of the first edge support is positioned offset and forwardly of the rear of the second edge supports so as to define therebetween a display slot whereby a poster may be removably slid into said display frame from above, rearwardly of the first edge support with the lateral edges of said poster being slidably received in a slotted channel defined by the second edge supports.

Abstract: A modular picture frame system with the individual picture frames interconnecting like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Each of the puzzle piece-shaped picture frames has male and female connectors in the form of an interlocking geometric shape. These connectors are used to attach the individual frames to one another to make a collage of picture frames. Preferably, each frame is made with multiple connectors facing in different directions so that each frame can be connected with as many other frames as it has connectors. The connectors disclosed include rounded lobe-shaped connectors, dovetail connectors and polygonal geometric connectors. The frames themselves and the display openings in the frames can be virtually any geometric shape, rectangle, diamond, octagon, triangle, circle, or other curved shapes as long as the male and female connectors have sufficient clearance to connect.

Abstract: A display system includes a plurality of alphnumeric characters having apertures formed along side walls and upper and lower surfaces for receipt of pegs to interconnect characters. Each character is preferably formed from an identical blank, such that each character has a height portion extending entirely from the top to bottom of the blank, and a width portion extending extirely from the left side wall to the right side wall of the blank. Three uniformly spaced apertures are located in each blank along the side walls and the upper and lower walls. The apertures are only formed in the height and width portion of the characters which correspond with the locations of the apertures on the blanks. Pegs inserted between aligned apertures and abutting characters permits connection of the characters in horizontally aligned or vertically displaced orientation with respect to one another.