A punch and embossing device for punching out or impressing a plurality of designs in a sheet. The device includes a base, a multiple punch cassette and a handle. The handle is pivotally connected to the base. The base has a punch station disposed adjacent the handle. The base station comprises a platform parallel to the plane in which the axis of pivot of the handle is disposed to support the cassette. The handle contains a member which contacts the cassette when the free end of the handle is pivoted toward the base. The cassette comprises a first plate containing a plurality of punches and a second plate each containing a plurality of dyes each of which is aligned with one of the punches and has a complementary shape to the punch shape. The first plate normally being spaced from and spring urged away from the second plate so that a sheet may be placed between the plates. The handle member is urged against the first plate when the free end of the handle is pivoted towards the base to cause the first plate to be urged against the second plate. The member contacts the top plate adjacent the center of the plate so that the first plate remains aligned with and substantially parallel to the second plate throughout movement of the first plate with respect to the second plate.