Wishes Fulfilled
Family Owned and Operated
We specialize in what has never been done before
Who we are
Smith Sign Studio Enterprises, LLC is a family partnership. The majority of work for both “SIGNS” and “WISHES” is done in-house, by home grown artists. Occasionally, artistic family and friends, from outside the current staff, contribute to the expanse of offerings.
Both Kent and Judi Smith grew up in a family dependent upon self employment.
Their own entrepreneurial adventures began as a sign shop created by Kent’s father. Over the years, they have expanded into related fields, including some that use artwork by Judi’s father.
Kent, the current CEO, joined the enterprise in 1955 and now handles design, production and sales. His wife, Judi, as CFO, handles finances, office management and marketing for the company. Both their daughters grew up in an entrepreneurial environment. Today, daughter Audri, grandson Blake, and granddaughter Kaesi occasionally contribute their creative talents.
What We Do
Smith Sign Studio, our bread and butter, makes commercial signs for businesses:
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interior and exterior
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electric and neon
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computerized vinyl (both cut and printed)
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esoteric crafts
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gold and other metallic leaf
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hand-lettering
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marbling
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glue-chipping
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plus various types of dimensional effects
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Wishes Fulfilled uses the same craftsmanship to create smaller works of art. We fulfill graphic wishes using our creative talents to produce customized products such as, but not limited to:
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jewelry
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plaques and awards
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address and cabin signs
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antique Restoration and Replication
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labels and decals
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desk plates
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your favorite “rocking animal" (horse, giraffe, fox, dinosaur, elephant, or ??)
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cutting boards and glass check-signing stations
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murals and room dividers
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personalizing canes, jewelry boxes, safes, sewing machines, briefcases, flag cases, etc.
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displays (including props) for trade shows and shop windows.
How We Share
With a history of entrepreneurship to support us, the original “Smith Sign Studio” has now existed for 96 years. The only break in operation was during WWII. Kent and Judi have been at the helm for over 50 of hose years. “Illumination" allows us the opportunity to share that experience, and to publish books written by others as well.
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Lectures and Workshops
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On craft skiills
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On business management and marketing skills
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DVDs on Gold Leaf Techniques
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Books:
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Gold Leaf Techniques
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How to Host a Letterhead Meet
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Moore Fun than Anybody
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100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the Women of the Estes Valley
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<<Our History>>
We are a family owned and family run operation, with 3 generations currently participating. The majority of the work for both “SIGNS” and “WISHES” is done in-house, by home grown artists.
Occasionally, artistic family and friends, from outside the current staff, contribute work to the expanse of offerings.
