Abstract: A paper pad having a three dimensional image is disclosed wherein the faces or sides of the pad comprise a plurality of paper sheet edges formed into three dimensional surfaces extending from the common planar surface of the side or indenting into said surface. According to one embodiment, the three dimensional surfaces are created through computer numeric controlled (CNC) carving of a compressed side of the paper pad to create an aesthetically pleasing, complex three dimensional design. According to another embodiment, a shaped die is applied to a compressed side of a paper pad under selected conditions of time, temperature, pressure and humidity to deboss a portion of the paper material and produce a three dimensional design in the surface of the compressed side.