IDLE HANDMADE
Crafty arts inspired by mental health,
pop culture, fantasy, & everyday objects
HANDMADE BY LILY IDLE
Idle Handmade’s products are inspired by:
• The complexities of living with multiple mental health diagnoses and the importance of spreading mental health awareness to end the mental health stigma.
• The pop culture that inspires, challenges, & just generally shapes our identities.
• The most ordinary of everyday objects, from bows to stop signs to pill capsules.
• The pages & pixels of well-worn fantasy stories, the far-off adventures in creative, imagined worlds.
MEDIUMS
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Embroidery
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Sewing
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Knitting
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Design
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Book Arts
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Painting
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Drawing
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Mosaic
MEDIUM COMBINATIONS
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Design + Sewing
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Painting + Embroidery
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Embroidery + Book Arts
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Design + Book Arts
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Embroidery + Knitting
PLANNING PACKAGES
Packages are here to help you through the idea phase of the gift process. You don’t have to have anything in mind. Idle Handmade is here to help transform the interests, hobbies, and favorite things of the gift recipient into a cherished handmade artwork.
(Please note that Planning Packages do not include the cost of the object, materials used, or time & labor)
Tier 1: Maker
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During business hours (Monday - Friday 11:00am-7:00pm PST)
Tier 2: Consulting Creator
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During business hours (Monday - Friday 11:00am-7:00pm PST)
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Video or audio, as preferred
Tier 3: Consulting Detective
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During business hours (Monday - Friday 11:00am-7:00pm PST)
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During extended hours (Monday-Saturday, 11:00am-8:00pm)
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• Video or audio , as preferred
• Can be divided into up to two separate meetings.
PAST PROJECTS
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Bob's Burgerification
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Embroidered Pet Portraits
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Hand Sewn Bags & Garments
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Innovative Hand Bound Books - Two Section Photo Album with Accordion Centerfold
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Hand Knit Hats, Scarves, Sweaters, Capes, & Thneeds
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Bright Side Skull Line Embroidery
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Bipolar Bear Hand Sewn Laptop Case
CASE STUDY:
Father Idle’s 8 Gifts for 80th Birthday
CASE STUDY:
Brother Idle’s 5 Gifts for 50th Birthday
DISCLAIMER
Please bear in mind that handmade art takes time, generally twice as long as you'd anticipate. Estimated lead times and costs are contingent upon the complexity of the project. Lead time can, on rare occasion, exceed four weeks. Please understand that handmade objects can only be rushed in very specific situations and depend heavily on the chosen medium.