The Art of Vintage Buttons


Book Description

Welcome to the world of vintage buttons, where art and fashion converge to create a timeless beauty that has captivated collectors and enthusiasts for decades. This ebook takes you on a visual journey through the most popular button materials from the 1980s to the early 2000s, showcasing the unique designs and materials of this era. With over 100 stunning photos, this ebook showcases the artistic beauty of vintage buttons, from the bold geometric designs to the more minimalist styles. But vintage buttons are not just about fashion and style - they also offer a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. By embracing vintage buttons, you can reduce your carbon footprint and help preserve the environment. Instead of buying new buttons that are mass-produced and often made from unsustainable materials, you can opt for vintage buttons that have already stood the test of time. Moreover, vintage buttons allow you to express your individuality and stand out from the crowd. With so many unique designs and materials to choose from, you can create your own style statement and show off your originality. Whether you're a fashion designer, a collector, or simply a lover of beautiful things, vintage buttons offer endless possibilities for creativity and self-expression. this ebook celebrates the artistic beauty and sustainable value of vintage buttons. With over 100 stunning photos showcasing the most popular button materials from the 1980s to the early 2000s, this ebook is the perfect inspiration guide for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the timeless charm of vintage buttons. Join the community of button enthusiasts today and start your own collection!"




The Button Craft Book


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A collection of innovative button handicraft projects.




Buttons


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Charts the button's evolution through paintings, sculptures, carvings & collages.




The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons


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This is the best introductory guide to the world of buttons available. Clothing buttons of the 1930s, 40s, 50s have become very important to today''s collectors and this book makes identifying them possible.'




Buttons


Book Description

Buttons have been made from almost every known material. Their study provides insight into fashion trends, the clothing industry and social history in general. This book introduces an array of these treasures from the past, to show the variety of materials and the intricate design and workmanship incorporated in the making of the button.




Button it Up


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This book features instructions for an assortment of accessories and house wares, from bookmarks and key chains to purses, market totes, and embellished curtains. It includes sections on vintage button history and culture.




Button Power


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"A collection of more than 2,000 colorful and artistic pin-back buttons, forming a people's history of American culture and politics that focuses on a range of subjects: advertising, arts and entertainment, historical events, movements and causes, humor, nature, celebrated personalities and organizations, geographical features, sports, transportation, wars and anti-war movements"--




The Art of Vintage Journaling and Collage


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DIVThe Art of Vintage Journaling and Collage is a distinctive guidebook exploring the art of collage and journaling using unique, collected ephemera from antique stores, flea markets, secondhand shops, and even your own home to unlock your creativity. Capture your thoughts in handmade, illustrated travel journals, recipe keepsake books, and nature and garden sketchbooks and create stunning collages to frame or use as note cards and gift tags to share with family and friends. The Art of Vintage Journaling and Collage presents Maryjo and Sunny Koch's gorgeous work from their books, Vintage Collage-Works and Vintage Collage Journals. There are more than 75 different collage project ideas and over 14 complete journal projects. Basic techniques and project details are illustrated through step-by-step photos and a gallery is included at the back of the book containing ready-to-use vintage clip art. All levels of artist or hobbyist will find this an inspirational and invaluable book./div




Mother Goose Remembers


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Mother Goose's topsy-turvy nursery world has intrigued and delighted many generations of children, parents, and grandparents. For this playful, evocative, and nostalgic volume of nursery rhymes, artist Clare Beaton has drawn on her extensive range of antique fabrics, threads, and bric-a-brac, stitching into every scene a feather from Mother Goose's plumage. Youngsters will delight in repeating the rhymes and finding Mother Goose's feathers as they travel through all kinds of landscapes, from the marketplace to the moon, meeting many old favourites such as Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Jack Sprat, and lazy Elsie Marley on their way. Clare Beaton's exquisitely hand-sewn illustrations evoke a dreamlike air of bygone childhood days, ensuring that 'Mother Goose Remembers' will stir many memories among older readers and provide today's toddlers with a truly covetable treasury. Ages: 0-5 Colour illustrations




The Book of Buttons


Book Description

A practical and creative guide to fashion explains how to use buttons for dramatic impact on all types of clothing and provides a catalog of different types of buttons, including antique, designer, jeweled, novelty, and handmade.