Abstract: A three dimensional model comprising a substantially planar base mounting member having opposite top and bottom surfaces; a first building structure adapted to be mounted on a portion of said top surface of said base mounting member, said at least one building structure assembled from a piece of foldable, self-supporting sheet material, said piece of foldable, self-supporting sheet material having fold lines thereon, and when folded along said fold lines forms said building structure; and a second building structure adapted to be mounted on a portion of said top surface of said base mounting member, said at least one building structure assembled from a piece of foldable, self-supporting sheet material, said piece of foldable, self-supporting sheet material having fold lines thereon, and when folded along said fold lines forms said second building structure.

Abstract: A gift receptacle having the exterior appearance of a castle and kit for assembly is provided by the present invention. The castle-shaped gift receptacle comprises a bottom, four upright sides, a roof and a slot that is adapted to receive gifts into the receptacle. The gift receptacle further comprises at least one corner base tower, a rectangular roof tower base, at least one roof tower, and optionally at least one tower cap. The kit comprises a flexible waterproof package, a plurality of pieces of foldable, self-supporting sheet material which are to be folded into the different component shapes of the castle-shaped gift receptacle, and printed instructions for the assembly of the gift receptacle.

Abstract: A gift receptacle having the exterior appearance of a castle and kit for assembly is provided by the present invention. The castle-shaped gift receptacle comprises a bottom, four upright sides and a roof having a centrally disposed slot. The gift receptacle further comprises at least one corner base tower, a rectangular roof tower base, at least one roof tower, and optionally at least one tower cap. The kit comprises a flexible waterproof package, a plurality of pieces of foldable, self-supporting sheet material which are to be folded into the different component shapes of the castle-shaped gift receptacle, and printed instructions for the assembly of the gift receptacle.

Abstract: Kit for forming decorated gift receptacle having the appearance of a wishing well, and decorated gift receptacle assembled therefrom. The wishing well comprises a bottom, four upright sides, each of which has a wide opening flanked by two upright pillars in the upper portion thereof, and pitched roof. Two of the sides have gables. The wishing well also has a slotted horizontal platform, just below the openings in the sides, for deposit of money, checks and envelopes. All visible of the surfaces of the gift receptacle are lace covered. The lace covering comprises a first set of overlapping horizontal lace ruffles covering the sides below the openings, a second set of overlapping horizontal lace ruffles covering the roof sections and the gables, vertical lace strips covering the pillars, and lace strips covering the top surface of the platform.

Abstract: Blank of stiff sheet material, preferable corrugated cardboard, for forming an ornamental article in the shape of a crib having a headboard, a footboard, and sides; a kit comprising a flexible outer envelope which contains said blank and optionally a strip of decorative lace; and a decorative/ornamental article in the shape of a crib which is assembled from said blank.

Abstract: The sign display kit including a flexible transparent waterproof plastic container which contains the other materials in the kit; i.e. a sign, a stake, a rubber band for mounting the sign on the stake, and optionally one or more rubber balloons. The container is an envelope or bag formed from two plies of plastic sheet. The sign has a front surface which can be marked with a marking instrument, and which has on the front surface a printed message and a space in which handwritten information can be filled in. The stake is tapered at one end for driving into the ground. The printed message announces an event which is a cause for celebration, such as a birth, and may rear "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl". The baby's name is filled in by hand, using a suitable marking instrument. The plastic container may be placed over the sign to form a waterproof cover therefor.