About us

Hi, I’m Carissa Richie, the owner of Richie’s Custom Creations! Our journey began in 2021 in our garage, where my husband and I started experimenting with creating custom apparel for his painting business. What began as a hobby quickly grew into a passion, and before we knew it, we turned our dream into a thriving business. Today, we’re proud to have expanded to a retail location near my hometown in beautiful Kalispell, Montana.

As a 31-year-old entrepreneur and mom of three, I’ve always had a drive to build something meaningful. Growing up in Flathead Valley, I was inspired by a family of entrepreneurs—business is in my blood! My grandmother owned the Evergreen Post Office for over 20 years, and her dedication and work ethic left a lasting impression on me. I grew up in that post office learning a lot of what it takes to become a business woman. 

 

Before diving into this business, I worked in banking and attended our local community college finishing my degree in business management and  gaining valuable experience that helped me shape Richie’s Custom Creations. My husband Brads  initial interest in creating apparel sparked the idea, and as I learned the process, I found my own passion for the craft and eventually took over the business and having a better work life balance to take care of our kids instead of working a normal 9-5. 

At Richie’s Custom Creations, we specialize in making high-quality, personalized items like T-shirts, hats, tumblers, mugs, tote bags, and embroidery. Everything we create is made locally here in Montana, with a focus on detail, creativity, and customer satisfaction. We are here for orders of all sizes which sets us apart from other apparel companies here in the valley. No order is too small or too big for our business! 

Thank you for supporting our small business and helping us grow in the community we love so much. I can’t wait to bring your vision to life with our custom creations!