Abstract: A three-dimensional craft model including a head and body is provided. More specifically, the craft model includes a two-dimensional body cutout and a two-dimensional body cutout. The cutouts can be formed into three-dimensional head and body objects by folding portions of the cutouts about fold lines and the three-dimensional objects can be held in place using one or more of securing tabs, reciprocal slots, and locking tabs. Also provided herein is a method for forming the three-dimensional craft figure, including the steps of folding portions of the body cutout across fold lines, locking one or more locking tabs on the body cutout to form the body object, folding one or more portions of the head cutout across fold lines, inserting one or more securing tabs through corresponding slots in the head cutout to form the body object, and attaching the head object to the body object.

Abstract: An invertible interactive toy structure comprising a series of adjacent foldable segments that can be assembled by folding in either of two different directions and joined at its outer edges to form a self-standing toy structure. When folded in one direction, the assemble structure displays its outside features. When folded in the opposite direction, the assembled structure displays its inside features. Figures which correspond to the indicia on the walls of the structure are provided. The figures are removably affixed to corresponding indicia on the walls of the toy structure. In a particular embodiment, the structure is a barn and the inside features represent various items or scenes associated with farming.

Abstract: An invertible interactive toy house comprising a series of adjacent foldable segments that can be assembled by folding in either of two different directions and joined at its outer edges to form a self-standing toy house. When folded in one direction, the assemble house displays its outside features. When folded in the opposite direction, the assembled house displays its inside features. Figures which correspond to the indicia on the walls of the house are provided. The figures are removably affixed to corresponding indicia on the walls of the toy house. Playing with this toy house has been found to teach children with learning difficulties to improve various skills, including non-verbal skills of focus and attention, social skills, visual attention and processing skills, and ability to recognize different sizes and shapes, as well as general language skills.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a roof structure connected with a plurality of wall panels by way of roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a plurality of wall panels connected with an internal base. A roof structure is provided and a roof interface component for attaching the roof to the structure. The assembly is moveable between a first position being substantially flat into a one dimensional structure and a second position enfolded into a three dimensional structure by manipulating the outer structure and the internal base. The roof interface component may swivel into place during the movement to the three dimensional structure, thereby positioning the roof structure over the upper portions of the first and second panel walls or, alternatively, a sliding feature is provided with a tab from the roof inserted into a slot at the top of one of the panel walls, thereby sliding the roof into position.

Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton has a display feature including a display opening in at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel, and a display panel foldably connected to the top panel. The display panel is located in the interior and spaced-apart from the opening. The display panel is at least partially visible through the display opening.

Abstract: A carton assembled from semi-rigid material presents a sports car configuration and is formed from a sheet of the semi-rigid material that presents a base panel having spaced, opposed lateral edges presenting fold lines from which side panels are folded upwardly to present the sides of the sports car body. Each of the side panels has replicas of a front and a rear wheel to support the sports car on an underlying surface. The hood of the sports car extends downwardly and inwardly, and a rear panel folds downwardly to present the rear end of the sports car body thereby providing an assembled carton having the sports car configuration.

Abstract: A carton assembled from semi-rigid material presents a sports car configuration and is formed from a sheet of the semi-rigid material that presents a base panel having spaced, opposed lateral edges presenting fold lines from which side panels are folded upwardly to present the sides of the sports car body. Each of the side panels has replicas of a front and a rear wheel to support the sports car on an underlying surface. The hood of the sports car extends downwardly and inwardly, and a rear panel folds downwardly to present the rear end of the sports car body thereby providing an assembled carton having the sports car configuration.

Abstract: A container for food or other items of interest has a bus-like configuration provided by semi-rigid material having fold lines defining front, rear and sides formed upon assembly of the carton to present a bus-like configuration to maximize the space for holding food or other items of interest and also provide an external display surface for decorative and advertising material.

Abstract: An interactive greeting card operative to move between a first position wherein several interconnected panels are folded into a substantially flat position and a second position wherein the several interconnected panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional pop-up structure. Movement between the first and second positions may also control playback of digital audio, activation of one or more LED lights, or various other special effects. An inner sentiment panel is substantially contained within an outer greeting card body and is revealed when the greeting card is moved from the first to the second position. Various openings on the greeting card panels accommodate movement and visibility of the inner sentiment panel.

Abstract: A decorative gift-wrap kit for creating a background scene of a village for a Nativity set by wrapping presents to simulate a plurality of background buildings adapted to be arranged as the background scene for the Nativity set. The kit includes wrapping paper for a plurality of presents designed to visually represent the exterior of buildings; a plurality adhesive stickers on a backing sheet shaped as windows, doors, and archways; and instructions with suggested arrangement displays.

Abstract: A food container has an airplane configuration provided by a cardboard-like sheet having a plurality of spaced fold lines defining a number of panels that are folded along the lines and assembled to provide an airplane-like body having food compartments therein. The panels that extend to the tail of the fuselage are especially configured to provide a unitary tail fin and associated stabilizer that present the tail configuration.

Abstract: A method of forming a container for food or other items having a model vehicle configuration is provided that accurately depicts the contours and dimensions of the vehicle to enhance its appeal. An elongated, cardboard-like sheet is presented that is die cut to fold into a three dimensional model of the vehicle. The sheet's first end is folded along a first pair of transverse fold lines and secured in a position to present an open cabin, rear deck and tail of the vehicle, whereby the open cabin may provide the container for food and other items. The sheet's central portion is folded upwardly along a pair of longitudinal fold lines to present the sides of the vehicle, and the second end portion is folded along a second pair of transverse fold lines and secured in position to present the hood and front windshield of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of forming a container for food or other items having a model vehicle configuration is provided that accurately depicts the contours and dimensions of the vehicle to enhance its appeal. An elongated, cardboard-like sheet is presented that is die cut to fold into a three dimensional model of the vehicle. The sheet's first end is folded along a first pair of transverse fold lines and secured in a position to present an open cabin, rear deck and tail of the vehicle, whereby the open cabin may provide the container for food and other items. The sheet's central portion is folded upwardly along a pair of longitudinal fold lines to present the sides of the vehicle, and the second end portion is folded along a second pair of transverse fold lines and secured in position to present the hood and front windshield of the vehicle.

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 kit includes a base unit, a top unit and decal units as well as adhesive so a container for cards can be formed. The kit can also include cards as well. The kit can be used to form a box having any suitable and desired shape.

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: A house shaped carrying case and display assembly is herein disclosed. The house shaped carrying case and display assembly is comprised of an outer housing which includes a plurality of panels that define an internal compartment. Within the internal compartment is a display unit, utilized for displaying and receiving information and materials to and from a customer. The house shaped carrying case and display assembly is moveable between a first and second position, wherein in the first position the house shaped housing is operable as a carrying case and in the second position is operable as a display assembly.