At one time pressure embossing or dry embossing (not to be confused with heat or thermal embossing) was completed totally by hand with the use of a stylus, stencil and a light source. Before the mainstream consumer had access to light boxes, an oven window with the interior light on and house windows leading to outside natural light were often the light source used. However, with the invention of the embossing folder a whole new world in card making came to be.
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Quick Card Making!
Create Fast & Fun Designs Featuring Fresh Colors &
Playful Motifs
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From the Heart
Made-With-Love Cards for Valentine's Day
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