Kalispell shop prints up customizable options

From personalized T-shirts to embroidered hats to engraved cutting boards, Richies Custom Creations seeks to offer a local one-stop-shop for all things customizable — kind of like a local Etsy, according to owner Carrisa Richie, referring to the online marketplace for buying and selling handmade and unique items. 

Three years ago, Richie created the business in her garage while staying home with her three kids. Born and raised in Kalispell and a graduate of Flathead Valley Community College, Richie has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Over the years, that spirit, and her business, grew.  

"We’ve really needed this, and it was so cool to see it come together,” she said from the business’ new storefront.