As a scrapbooking and craft enthusiast, Stacey Caron identified the market need for one die cutting system that could function in place of several existing tools. She wanted a comprehensive craft tool that would be universal with manufacturers" existing products, cut, emboss, be portable and be sturdy enough to withstand the test of time.Innovations continue with the Grand Calibur machine and the Presto Punch machine, the first automatic punching and embossing system. Spellbinders Paper Arts entered the craft and hobby market in 2003 and now has more than 250 patented and patent pending products under the trade names of Nestabilities, Edgeabilities, Shapeabilities, Borderabilities and Nesties. Layering, patterns and detail seem to be the buzz words on everyone"s lips this year, so we"ve made sure to create a fabulous assortment of new die designs that give you all three and bring you wonderful options for creativity. Inspired by Samantha Walker"s lifelong love affair for Paris, this set is full of girly swirly fun. It celebrates the beautiful details that are indicative of France; her favorites being the Eiffel Tower, high fashion, represented by a dress form and an ornate detail in the form of a wonderfully versatile and detailed tag. Use the tag as a frame and use the dress form with or without a body, making a beautiful accent for all you Fashionistas. The piercing details bring additional interest to these die cuts. Spellbinders Shapeabilities dies cut, emboss and stencil with a single die template. Approximate die template sizes are: Accent; 1-1/8 by 5/8-inch, Flourish; 2-3/8 by 5/8-inch, Oval accent; 2-3/8 by 3/4-inch, Ornate tag; 4 by 1-3/4-inch, Ornate tag insert; 3-1/8 by 1-3/8, Dress form; 1-1/8 by 4-1/8; Dress form insert; 3/4 by 1-1/2-inch, Eiffel Tower; 2-7/8 by 4-3/4-inch.