Hey there! I’m Kelley – the owner of Saltee Mamas! Thanks for stopping by our little corner of the internet. The shop is located at 8230 Main St. Suite B in Birch Run, Michigan!
What we offer
Saltee Mamas was started in 2019 when I started making shirts and tumblers with sublimation. I loved being able to make custom items quick. I spent quite a bit of time perfecting the art of sublimation and still use it in some orders currently.
I realized that while sublimation printing is fast, it is also limited. I started purchasing pre-made screen print transfers since they can be placed on any material and hold up during washing. The transfers were wonderful – but also limited us as I wasn’t able to do customs – my favorite part! I went down the rabbit hole and discovered direct to film printing, which would allow us to do customs with our own printer. I was in love!
I have a direct to film printer in our shop so I can print on demand as needed. DTF (direct to film) can go on any material, washes well and allows us to continue making the custom designs I love. It has been a gamer changer for Saltee Mamas, for sure!
I still use sublimation and screen print transfers, but the vast majority of my work is direct to film. I even do some traditional screen printing in shop as well. I love that we can use the best option for the job while keeping quality high and costs low.
Saltee mamas currently offer:
- custom shirts
- fan gear
- cups and tumblers
- yard cards
- promotional merchandise
- uniforms
- embroidery
- and so much more!
I love large orders for business and schools. Being able to help an organization stand out with custom gear and merchandise is our passion. I love finishing an order and saying “I did that!” before handing it to the customer.
More about saltee mamas
Saltee mamas is owned and operated by me – Kelley! I live in mid-Michigan but was born, raised and graduated college in South Texas. I met my husband during my senior year in college (I have a degree in finance!) and we moved to Michigan after I graduated. We got married in 2009, had our first baby in 2010 and moved back to Texas for 10 years.
We had another baby while in Texas and then moved back up to the mitten. We ended our first year in Michigan with our 4th (and final!) baby – who is now 5. We are now settled on 8.5 acres in Mid-Michigan with a herd of animals.
Some of my favorite things to do include:
- Cooking
- Photography
- Coaching softball (I coach JV for Michigan Lutheran Seminary!)
- Going on adventures with my husband and kiddos
- Playing at the beach (any beach will do!)
- Helping others
Thanks again for checking out saltee mamas! If I can help with any of your apparel needs – please let me know!
-Kelley
