Abstract: A multiple panel foldable greeting card and method of making has abutting surfaces of adjacent panels in a folded configuration adhered together in at least two different areas so that a fold line or fold lines which connect the panels can be partially or entirely eliminated in a secondary die cutting operation without detaching the panels, and the card can be folded out into a three dimensional configuration. The edges of the panels and cut-outs may be chamfered by use of a chamfered cutting die and blade in primary or secondary cutting operations.

Abstract: A foldable card and method of making has multiple panels connected by fold lines which are placed laterally inward from free peripheral edges of end panels such that the card can be die cut in a folded configuration around an entire periphery of the card without entirely eliminating the fold lines. In a preferred method of making the cards, card stock is folded along the fold lines prior to cutting. The fold lines of the card are spaced at intervals to define different widths of adjoining panels so that when folded in a "Z" configuration a free peripheral edge of an end panel overlaps or underlaps a fold line. There may be multiple fold line interconnected panels between end panels. The fold lines may be oriented generally vertically or generally horizontally relative to the face of the card.

Abstract: A machine producible three dimensional greeting card formed from card stock automatically printed, die cut, gate folded and adhered to mechanically produce a card in a folded configuration which can be unfolded by an end user into three dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the three dimensional greeting card includes four fold lines and five panels, with end panels adhered together, whereby the panels of the card in an unfolded configuration occupy four different planes. Areas of panels may be die cut to extend beyond fold lines into adjacent panels. Print images upon both sides of the panels may correspond to die cut patterns or profiles of peripheral and/or internal cuts. Corresponding front and back images may be printed on opposite sides of the card. The card is folded so that opposite end panels overlap and are adhered back to front whereby the card can be unfolded into a three dimensional configuration by the end user and stood upon edges of the panels for display.