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PAPERCRAFT MIRACLES IN THE NEWS

AWARDS & PRESS COVERAGE

Papercraft Miracles and our founder, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, have won many awards and accolades and have been featured in dozens of news stories, blogs and podcast interviews. Learn more below!


 

DAYTIME BUFFALO SEGMENT WITH CHELSEA LOVELL

Watch the segment below! (You’ll have to scroll down to Papercraft Miracles to watch ours!)

BIGWECK RADIO INTERVIEW ON SENIOR MATTERS WITH JOE CHILE

You can tune into the full interview here:

 

WOMEN IN MANUFACTuRIng AWARD 2023

We were awarded the Women In Manufacturing Award 2023 from Business First. We are the only company among all the manufacturing award winners to make all their products by hand.

Announcement of Meet Your Makers Showdown

our founder, Janna, on Meet Your Makers Showdown on discovery+

Janna competed against the best paper artists in the country on new discovery+ show, Meet Your Makers Showdown, hosted by Chrissy Metz, LeAnn Rimes and Mark Montano! Series launched 11/27/21.

 

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Feature on WKBW

“Define Possible” Watch the story of the ambitious undertaking of our founder Janna Willoughby-Lohr and the art of making half-a-million seed bombs in a month.

SIT CROOKED TALK STRAIGHT PODCAST

Founder, Janna, is interviewed by Leanne Jamison and Katie Myers and they talk about entrepreneurship, mental health, motherhood and trauma.

THE POWER OF SAYING YES

Using the power of saying YES, Janna discovered a newfound strength within herself, using her art to bridge the gap between hearts longing for connection during the pandemic.

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Feature on Medium.com

Our founder, Janna, was featured in an article from Authority Magazine on Medium.com about doing the impossible!

THINK BIG WITH DAN & QASIM

Janna talks paper with a couple tech guys.

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Feature on WIVB

Our founder, Janna, was featured in an article from WIVB about creating seed bombs as an eco friendly way to make make gardening easier.

Paper Talk Podcast with Jessie Chui & Quynh Nguyen

Jessie & Quynh interview Janna about Staying True to Your Art AND Building a Successful Business

IROC Business Entrepreneurial Series

Cori Fonville interviews Janna about her entrepreneurial journey and life.

A Founder Interview Series by Ureeka

Janna talks about the art of getting things off your plate with Joe Cardillo of Ureeka.biz.

#truthseekers Podcast Interview

Janna is intereviewed by Coach Josh about how she used the trauma she experienced in her 20's to create a business whose purpose is built into the very fabric of its existence.

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Crushing 40 Podcast Interview

Janna was interviewed by Kim Love on Crushing 40 Podcast. Hear her inspiring story of why she went into business doing exactly what she loves.

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Interview on Elevate LifeCoaching

Our founder, Janna, was interviewed by Michelle Kuei from Elevate LifeCoaching LIVE on Facebook!

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Ten Minute Mindset Podcast Ep. #926

Janna Willoughby-Lohr discusses how keeping a positive outlook fuels her creativity and how her passion for paper inspired her to build a business on bringing out the creativity of others.

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Ten Minute Mindset Podcast Ep. #927

Janna Willoughby-Lohr returns to share how she took her passion for art and creativity and built a sustainable business by staying focused on what she loved.

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Ignorance is Strength Podcast Ep. #36

Fabian and Janna discuss women in business, politics and even play a few songs by her band, BloodThirsty Vegans!

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Featured Guest on Tactical Magic Podcast

Janna was interviewed by Molly Mandelberg on her show Tactical Magic! Molly is the owner of Wild Hearts Rise Up and she specializes in marketing and coaching for conscious fempreneurs!

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“40 Under 40” From Stationery Trends Magazine

Our founder, Janna, was named one of Stationery Trends Magazine’s “40 Under 40” for Stationery & Gifts and will be listed in their 3 national magazines: Stationery Trends, GiftShop, and Museums & More.

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WNY Entrepreneur Podcast Interview

Janna was interviewed by David Schaub of WNY Entrepreneur, about her entrepreneurial journey.

Utility Avenue Spotlight Feature

In-depth interview about Janna and her entrepreneurial story, the challenges she faced, and who helped along the way.

 

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Featured on Helen Hiebert’s Paper Talk Podcast

The original papermaking-book-writing guru, Helen Heibert, interviewed Janna for her podcast, Paper Talk.

 

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City Shaper Feature WGRZ

Owner, Janna Willoughby-Lohr, was featured on the City Shaper segment with Kelly Dudzik on WGRZ Channel 2 News.

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Functional & Beautiful: Art using Upcycled Materials

Buffalo Spree writer, Matthew Biddle, wrote this great article about Papercraft Miracles LLC and our fellow artisan, Michelle Perkins, owner of Speakeasy Works!

 

Bonus BTS Video from the Buffalo Spree photographer from this shoot, Stephen Gabris!

 

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Papercraft Miracles LLC is selected as a finalist for the Ignite Buffalo Grant

In July 2018,  Papercraft Miracles LLC was selected as one of the Top 27 businesses, out of nearly 500 applicants, and was awarded a $25,000 grant and a year of curated business mentorship through a partnership between 43 North and Facebook, in conjunction with M&T Bank, QuickBooks, Amazon and Woo Commerce.

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WIVB Live at Papercraft Miracles LLC

Channel 4’s Katie Alexander came to the studio early one morning to hang out and chat and make paper!

 

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Papercraft Miracles LLC Featured on WKBW Hiring 716 Women in Business Segment

Channel 7 (WKBW)’s Ali Touhey came to interview Janna and take a little tour around the studio to learn about what we do here!

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Featured in Buffalo Business First

Featured article in the Entrepreneurs section of Buffalo Business First (read text here).

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Featured Keynote Speaker at the Buffalo Boss Babes "Create" event

Janna was selected to be the keynote speaker at the Buffalo Boss Babes speaker panel at the 2018 Jack Craft Fair. The theme was "Create".

 

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43 North Ignite Buffalo Blog Post

Kim Spier from 43North interviewed Janna about Papercraft Miracles LLC. Read the blog post here!

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Featured Article on Buffalo Rising

Sara Ali of Buffalo Rising came to the studio to interview Janna and to learn what Papercraft Miracles LLC is all about!

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Interview on AM Buffalo on WKBW

Janna was interviewed live by Linda Pellegrino for being the July Honoree for Women In Leadership!

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Women, INC. BNC Women In Leadership Honoree

Janna was selected as the July Honoree for Women In Leadership!