Hello, we are excited to announce over the next few months we are doing a special series of posts here on the Stamp Review Crew Blog featuring some of the Crew Members. We asked our crew member a series of questions to help you get to know them better. The Stamp Review Crew Hops wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for all these talented stampers coming together to share their love of stamping.

We are giving a big shout out to Betty Traciak, a very talented lady! Betty has been part of the crew team since January 2014. You can visit her blog Kitty Stamp to see all her fabulous creations!

We asked Betty to tell us a little bit about her family and where she lives:

Hello, my name is Betty Traciak. I live in Michigan with my husband. Although we are technically empty-nesters we are happily busy seeing, talking to (yay for FaceTime), or feeding (hey, Mom what’s for lunch) our kids.       

We asked Betty to tell us a little about herself:

I named my blog Kitty Stamp in honor of all the wonderful kitties I have had the fun of knowing. I grew up on a farm in rural Michigan and we always had an abundance of cats (among lots of other animals). I also enjoy quilting and sewing and I find that my quilting often inspires my stamping. I have quite a collection of kitty stamps and kitty fabric! I’ve been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator for thirteen years— time flies when you’re having fun!

We asked what led you to stamping?

At the first Stampin’ Up! party I attended I purchased a stamp set, a black ink pad, a pack of white paper, a pack of black paper and a set of bright colored markers. I thought it would be a fun project for my daughter and her friends. They had a great time stamping for a day but I was the one who was hooked!

What do you love most about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?

The wonderful people I have connected with all around the world.

How would you describe your crafting style?

I’m not sure it is a “style” but I enjoy the challenge of coming up with “out of the box” or unusual ways to use products and stamps.

Do you have something you like to create specifically?

3D projects are my favorite. Especially making a unique gift for someone special.

What is your favorite Stampin’ Up! Tool and Why?

What is your favorite current Stampin’ Up! Product and why?

Stampin’ Blends.  I feel so artistic when I use them! The depth of color and shading that is possible is lovely and so very simple to achieve.   

Betty shared a fun group of projects with us today. Head on over to her blog: Kitty Stamp to see all the details and supply list about this project! Betty used the Summer Days to create her projects.

We are so happy to have Betty as part of our crew and we look forward to seeing all of the wonderful creations she comes up with in the future. If you would like to see more of Betty’ s work be sure to visit her blog Kitty Stamps. Be sure to keep an eye on the Stamp Review Crew for upcoming hops and more crew interviews.

Thank you for joining us!