Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front panel having an image area and a message area. The front panel is either detachably coupled to or integrally formed with a horizontal base which maintains the panel in a substantially upright position. A plurality of decorative appendages, such as balloons, are coupled to first ends of a plurality of connectors. The other ends of the connectors are coupled to the front panel to complete the structure. If helium balloons are used, a counterweight may be provided for preventing the balloons from lifting the apparatus off the ground or tipping the panel forwardly. In one embodiment, a pressure-sensitive sound producing device may be embedded in the panel and covered by a selected image, so that the apparatus produces an audible message when the region of the image over the sound producing device is pressed.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front panel which may be punched from a perforated sheet of foam material such as polystyrene. The front panel contains an image area and a message area which may be preprinted or left blank and filled in by the user. The front panel is maintained in an upright position by coupling the lower edge of the front panel to the horizontal base. A plurality of balloons are coupled to first ends of a plurality of rods. The other ends of the rods are inserted into the foam material of the front panel to complete the structure.