The 2.5D way – this is papercraft usually used to create figures that are often for miniature gaming. They are in between the 2D paper figures and a full blown 3D paper model. Following are some examples for your referencing:
The optical illusion from Object Graphik: http://www.objetgraphik.com/Dragon-3D-Paper-Craft.html?lang=en
From card game Sundered skies: http://www.tripleacegames.com/SunderedSkies.php and scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for “Dragon Figure Flats” under the Free Downloads section
Flat Dragon card game by one-monk: http://www.onemonk.com/Downloads.html and select the red downward arrow beside the “Red-Dragon” to download the template