SMH Illustration & Design

Home Decorating Contest!

On December 11, 2016 / Uncategorized

Do you know anyone with the 15683 zip code? If so, they are eligible to enter our 2016 Winter Light Home Decorating Contest. In order to register a home for the contest, please submit their mailing address to our Facebook Page under this particular post. During the week of Christmas our staff of judges will drive past these addresses and decide who gets the honored ornament for the 2016 year. The classy ornament is constructed of etched glass and of course was handmade by the studio. It looks fabulous on a tree. Stayed tuned to find who has the best decorated

Winter De-Icer and Anti-Gel

On December 6, 2016 / Uncategorized

LA Industries LLC asked the studio to create their product labels for CFPP Plus 100. After doing the research for this product, we have learned that it is a must-have for any diesel engine. CFPP Plus 100 Winter De-Icer and Anti Gel will pay for itself in no time keeping trucking companies on the road and earning profits. Do you know anyone in the trucking industry? Be sure to have the call LA Industries for a quote and information on their products!

Not All Smiles for the Holidays

On December 4, 2016 / Uncategorized

Sadly not everyone is able to enjoy the holidays. Celebrations can help illuminate the losses people suffer. In an effort to help see these folks through, Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services is hosting a Christmas memorial service. It should be a delightful event that helps to aid healing. The studio was asked to produce a commemorative ornament for a take home gift for those attending. We were more than happy to oblige.

Scottdale Music Service

On December 1, 2016 / Uncategorized

Recently the studio had the privilege to create a logo for the Scottdale Music Service. Using a retro juke box look, this logo was fun. Doesn’t it make you want to turn up the tunes and dance? Thank you SMS for allowing us to serve you.

Giving Thanks for Our Clients

On December 1, 2016 / Uncategorized

After the Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone, we are still most grateful for clients such as this one. Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services has blessed us regularly with repeat business through out the years. Having more artwork to reveal in time, this Thanksgiving marque sign has been one of the many projects we were elated to provide for them. We will be posting more projects soon, so be sure and stop back and take a look!

Small Business Saturday

On November 17, 2016 / Uncategorized

This little goodie has been posted just in time to celebrate “Small Business Saturday”. It is a Miniature Memory of the Scottdale Gazebo from Scottdale, PA. As is every Miniature Memory, it is constructed of a decoupaged painting onto a hand cut and painted piece of wood forming a statuette. Miniature Memories stand approximately 6″ tall and make wonderful Christmas gifts. If you don’t see one that pertains to you, we are happy to create one that does. Simply email us today!

Veteran’s Day

On November 10, 2016 / Uncategorized

Because we truly appreciate all that our veterans have done for us, the studio was more than elated to create the attached image for Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services’ marquee. Located on the corner of Pittsburgh and Chestnut streets in Scottdale, PA, please take a look the next time you drive by. Better yet, please thank all of the veterans in your circle of life for their service and sacrifice. Happy Veteran’s Day veterans!

Cutting Biscuits

On October 29, 2016 / Uncategorized

Once upon a time… cutting biscuits would have meant you were working in the kitchen. Today, however, biscuit cutting is taking on a whole new meaning. While we cut, we are also enjoying this gorgeous fall weather. Hmmm… can you guess what we are creating? Stay tuned to find out!

Autumn, Fall, Harvest Scrapbook Paper

On October 25, 2016 / Uncategorized

Working feverishly, the studio has been doing their best to post their plethora of scrapbook paper designs. We wanted to make certain that our autumn, fall and harvest papers were displayed before the snow begins falling. We have so much to be thankful for and hope these creations bless you as much as they have blessed us.

Children’s Financial Banks

On October 23, 2016 / Uncategorized

After 20 years, our product is finally being commercially produced. Hooray! This began as a hand drawn item. Since then the studio has learned mounds about technology and software usage. So much so that we can offer this simple craft and teaching aid to anyone wanting to instruct about finances. There are three “buildings” manufactured out of paper; a bank, church, and store. Children can color each building. With help, they can cut and glue each bank to assemble them. After assembling, loved ones can teach the children how a certain percentage of every dollar they are given goes into

Autumn Gift Bag

On October 21, 2016 / Uncategorized

M-m-m-m fall has certainly been in the air! When we needed a gift bag for a special occasion, this autumn design appeared to work perfectly. These bags are so pretty that they can double as holiday decor also. Are you interested in purchasing any? Please feel free to email us for more details!

Custom Recipe Cards

On October 19, 2016 / Uncategorized

A mother of the bride wanted to bless her daughter with some help in the kitchen. She wanted to surprise her by gathering favorite recipes from all of the daughter’s loved ones and placing them inside the bowl of a brand new spiffy mixer! She then wrapped the mixer up and gave it to her for a wedding gift. When you have so much love and thought going into a present and surprise, custom created recipe cards are a must-have. The studio was pleased to supply them. We even created an image of the exact mixer that the bride received. Rumor has

Painted Rocking Chair Slat

On October 18, 2016 / Uncategorized

Do you have an old rocking chair? A cleaver client came up with the idea of having the studio paint on an old slat that once was the back bone of a sentimental rocking chair. Because there was varnish on the slat, the studio had to pull out the old oil paints from way back when. It was fun. We reminisced of the day when oils where all we ever touched. Now our client can reminisce about the days when they rocked their babies in this old chair.

October is Autism Month

On October 4, 2016 / Uncategorized

Because it is October, we wanted to be sure to post our scrapbook paper for Autism. Autism Awareness month is upon us and we want to honor those who suffer from it.

Gerber Daisies Scrapbook Paper

On October 1, 2016 / Uncategorized

More scrapbook paper, you might say? Yes, yes, the studio is doing its best to whittle away at posting our inventory. Today’s work consisted of our Gerbera Daisy collection. Aren’t they pretty? Feel free to browse our stock for more!

Scrapbook Paper

On September 30, 2016 / Uncategorized

Tis the season for fall scrapbooking. That is why the studio is doing their best to load the 2,919 different scrapbook designs that they have created. Today’s posting consisted of Yough School District and the Milton Hershey School. With 2,769 creations still not listed, we need to keep our shoulder to the grind. Click this link if you would like to see our work so far. Please check back often as we are doing our best to add more designs each and every day.

Need Directions?

On September 29, 2016 / Uncategorized

Not too long ago a sweet bride needed directions created to place in her wedding reception invitations. We were very happy to oblige. Congratulations Luke & Maria!

Custom CD Covers for M Photography

On September 26, 2016 / Uncategorized

These custom made CD covers are created and ready to ship to M Photography. Since they have been a repeat client, we believe they must be pleased. FYI, they happen to be one of our favorite photographers!

Dancing with the Stars Birthday Party

On September 24, 2016 / Uncategorized

Do you know anyone who enjoys Dancing with the Stars? We do! We were commissioned to create a Dancing with the Stars Birthday party. Here a few images of the cookies, cake topper, party picks, recycled flower vases, and snack boxes we fashioned for the occasion. Party on and dance the day/night away!

Shoe Bags

On September 23, 2016 / Uncategorized

Okay, so sewing is definitely not our mainstay. When, however, someone asks us to create a bag to carry their dancing shoes; we don’t deny. Life is short, go dancing!

May We Never Forget 09-11-01

On September 12, 2016 / Uncategorized

In honor of 9-11-01, the studio was both proud and grateful to have the privilege to create this image for a social media post. A great, big thank you to our clients for their request. Thank you to all who sacrificed their lives during this horrific moment. May we do all we can as a country, and as individuals, to never have this tragedy happen again.

Parrot Party Pick

On September 1, 2016 / Uncategorized

Because the studio loves to draw, paint, cut, and color; we think party picks are a ton of fun to create and use. What for you may ask? Centerpieces, of course! Take a look at our parrot we made for the Scottdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” fund raising event. We have a few left-over so if you would like to purchase one or some, please check them out in our store.

Photo Re-touching

On August 31, 2016 / Uncategorized

The studio was asked to do some photo re-touching as of late. Can you find some things on the left image that are not in the right? With the help of our selection tools in Photoshop we were able to remove the camping trailers for these ladies. Please keep SMH Illustration & Design in mind for all of your photo retouching

Making Business Supplies

On August 30, 2016 / Uncategorized

SMH has been busy creating necessary business supplies such as return address labels. What is cool is that we can be artistic and not stick to the “usual” 1.75″ x 0.5″ rectangle. With our creativity we can make a return address label be what ever we want it to, even a whimsical formation. Take a look at our new signature “button” also. We love placing these on the backside of our envelopes to “help” close them!

“By Wisdom a House is Built” Painting

On August 25, 2016 / Uncategorized

Proverbs 24:3 says, “By wisdom a house is built and through understanding it is established. By knowledge the rooms are filled with precious and pleasant riches.” The studio finds this saying appropriate for newly weds and thus was given as a gift to a special bride and groom on their wedding day. Would you like your own printed version? You may do so simply by clicking here. Please keep in mind, as will all of our artwork, it can be produced as posters, greetings cards, or scrapbook paper. Simply send us an email and let us know what size and medium you

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