how can I add a small notification icon in C#

I have an image in my home page,I need to put a small button side of that image ,my need is , when a user login to home page,if the database have value ( or >0)then
the count should displayed on the button(button.text=count).So the button should be blink..(like a notification icon)..if the count > 0,else display nothing..So plz suggest me a good method that I can implement..(or) instead of button, Can I use image button or some other...plz help me..