Best Antique & Collectible Buttons Books of 2026

The “CRICUT: 10 BOOKS IN 1” is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to take their Cricut skills to the next level. It covers everything from the basics of using a Cricut machine to advanced tips and tricks for creating amazing projects. The book also includes a guide to using Design Space and thousands of project ideas for all skill levels. What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage of all Cricut machines, including the latest Cricut Joy. Overall, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Cricut machine and make money with their projects.

The Cricut Design Space Handbook for Newbies is a comprehensive guide for anyone struggling to navigate the digital design program. The book provides step-by-step instructions, pro tips, and everything you need to know about layers and the Canvas interface. This all-in-one resource makes it easy for even those who have never worked with a design program before to confidently use Design Space for their Cricut crafting. The book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the program and turn their craft ideas into reality.

The Metal Detecting Handbook by Mark Smith is the ultimate beginner's guide to uncovering history, adventure, and treasure. Smith, a veteran metal detector and treasure hunter, shares his closely guarded secrets and personal stories of success in this enthusiastic and thorough book. The author demystifies treasure hunting, from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with possibilities. The book is simple to follow, regardless of your prior treasure-hunting experience, with full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand terms. Novices and seasoned veterans alike will find plenty of helpful information buried in the pages of this book. Overall, Metal Detecting is an outstanding starting place for the beginning detectorist.

The Vintage Ephemera Sampler is a hand-curated collection of over 100 authentic, vintage receipts, postcards, tickets, photos, letters, book pages, and other ephemera in sepia, neutral, and softly colored tones. This 8.5 x 11 book is perfect for junk journals, scrapbooks, collage, decoupage, card making, mixed media, and many other crafts. The blank vintage paper on the backside of each sheet makes crafting a breeze. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves vintage ephemera and wants to elevate their crafting projects.

Vintage Garden Ephemera is a must-have book for anyone who loves vintage garden-themed crafts. This curated collection features over 100 authentic vintage images from natural history museums, botanical libraries, and historical collections, organized in color themes. The book includes 18 sheets of 8.5x11 paper, with blank vintage paper on the backside for easy crafting. The 60 lb. (100 gsm) paper is perfect for junk journals, scrapbooks, decoupage, card making, mixed media and many other crafts. This book is a great addition to any crafter's collection and is sure to inspire creativity.

This comprehensive guide, titled "Button Button: Identification and Price Guide," is highly recommended by the Button Society for button collectors and dealers alike. It provides valuable information on identifying the age, material, and desirability of any button one may come across. It covers buttons of all types, ages, and price ranges, making it an essential field guide for antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales. Additionally, the newly updated price guide accurately reflects the current market. Authored by Peggy Ann Osborne, a seasoned button collector of over twenty years, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of button collecting.

The Vintage Halloween Ephemera Collection is a must-have for anyone who loves vintage Halloween decor and crafting. With 19 sheets of paper, over 140 pieces, and 100 gsm of paper, this book is perfect for creating unique cards, scrapbooking projects, and decorations. The vintage Halloween cards, vintage prints, stickers, and other festive ephemerals are easy to cut and use in your art. The neutral, coffee-colored paper as backgrounds is a nice touch. As a bonus, the book comes with two decorative pre-made journal pages. Overall, this book is a great addition to any antique and collectible paper ephemera collection.

The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons is a must-have book for button collectors. The sixth edition features over 3,000 buttons, covering all periods, materials, and manufacturers, with updated market values for each button. The book's encyclopedic format makes it easy to navigate and find information quickly. The author, Sally Luscomb, and her husband Victor published the magazine Just Buttons for 35 years, making her a well-respected authority in the button collecting community. This book is an indispensable guide for both experienced and new collectors, and the best introduction to the world of buttons available.