Speaking and Events
As someone who has been working in the handmade industry professionally for several years, and years longer still in the art realm, I have developed some strong opinions on diy culture and beyond, but more importantly that those opinions are my experiences in the trenches.
My mission is to share my experiences with other creative entrepreneurs who want to move forward, grow with their business and turn their passions into a career reality. If that is your mission too, I am eager to help.
I am available for speaking engagements, workshops, and other live events on the West coast and across the country. And I am also available for interviews via email, phone, or Skype.
Speaking Topics:
- The DOs and DON”Ts of selling your work online
- The art of publicity: Getting featured online and in print
- How to use social media and online marketing to grow your offline or online business
- Blogging for business
- Creative DIY project demonstrations
- And more
Past & Upcoming Talks:
- “The Art of Publicity” Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs in San Francisco, CA
- “Tips for Creating a DIY Wedding” demo at Fizz & Frills in San Francisco, CA
- “Building An Online Business by Developing Your Online Community” Creative Company 2011 in Jacksonville, FL
- “Selling Your Work Online: From choosing an online venue to setting up shop and making your first sale” 2010 The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra, FL
What People Are Saying:
“Among the day’s successes was the surprise hit Brittni Mehlhoff from papernstitch whose session Building An Online Business by Developing Your Online Community pretty much knocked everyone back a few feet.” -said Wingard Creative, who founded Creative Company
“It was one of the most talked about at the after party. Papernstitch rocked it out… We overheard a number of people say she [Brittni Mehlhoff] was their fave speaker.” -said Creative Company on Twitter
“[Brittni] Mehlhoff – Most powerful and informational presentation of the day so far – be sure to ask Wingard Creative for a copy of her presentation… lots of practical experience.” -said Kevin Shea Songer, conference attendee
In the Media
Print Publications
- Summer 2011 issue of Fresh HOME Magazine
- March 2011 issue of Country Living Magazine
- November 2010 issue of Family Fun Magazine
Digital Publications
- November 2010 issue of Gifted Magazine
- September 2010 (issue 20) of N.E.E.T. Magazine
- November 2010 Handmade issue of Dujour Magazine
Audio Interviews
Interviewed for BlogcastFM (February 2011): Brittni Mehlhoff on Putting Together Killer Tutorials, Finding Contributors for Your Blog, and Getting Published in Magazines
Select Features On the Web
- HGTV DIY Party Decor Ideas
- Etsy’s Blog Get the Look: Brittni + Jeff’s Modern Bungalow
- AOL’s DIY Life: Centerpiece 101
- Evie S: TOP 150 MAKERS BLOG LIST
- Elle Interior Sweden: DIY or Die Cork Containers
- Simply Stated (a blog from Real Simple Magazine): Online Shopping-Best Handmade Marketplaces Ever
- Laura Roeder: Five Tips for Working from Home + Getting Things Done
- iVillage: Top Bloggers Favorite DIY Projects
- Huffington Post: An Indie Design Gift Guide
- Decor8: Favorite Things from Papernstitch
- Ready Made Magazine: Make a Ring Bearer Book in Ten Minutes
- Design Sponge: Brittni’s Cork Containers
- Hello Craft: Directors’ Picks
- Fresh HOME blog: Brittni’s Dry Erase Boards
- The Nest: DIY Display Ideas
- Ohdeedoh: DIY Bows from Old Magazines
- Organic Authority: 5 Ways to Reuse Wooden Pallets
- 2Modern : DIY Polaroid Magnet Frame
- Country Living (in addition to print feature): How to Make Golden Paperweights
- Etsy Success Reading List: Photography Tips
- Supermarket Blog: Guest Curator on Supermarket
- Imaginative Bloom: 5 Fine Art Favorites from Papernstitch
- 2008 Editors Pick BUST Magazine
- A Place for Twiggs: Blogging..By Bloggers Interview with Brittni
- The Inside Source (eBay’s blog): Blogger Babble – Tips and Project Picks from Top Craft Bloggers
- CUT Magazine: An Interview with the Founder of Papernstitch






















