Double-sided paper embossing apparatus

An embossing folder, comprising;

• a substantially planar sheet of plastic having a first and second side, the sheet defining a first embossing half and a second embossing half;
• at least one transversely extending hinge interposed between the first and second embossing halves configured to allow bending along the at least one hinge so that the first side of the first embossing half contacts and lies in a planar relationship with the first side of the second embossing half when engaged therewith and the second side of the first embossing half contacts and lies in a planar relationship with the second side of the second embossing half when engaged therewith;
• a first plurality of positive embossing features disposed on a first side of the first embossing half in the shape of a first image and a first plurality of negative embossing features formed in the first side of the second embossing half, the first plurality of positive and negative embossing features configured to mate with one another;
• a second plurality of positive embossing features disposed on a second side of the second embossing half in the shape of a second image and a second plurality of negative embossing features formed in the second side of the first embossing half, the second plurality of positive and negative embossing features configured to mate with one another therein defining a second image, the first and second images being different from one another;
• at least one hinge formed in the sheet and defining the first and second embossing halves, the at least one hinge formed from at least one channel extending laterally across the sheet forming inwardly tapered sides.