Fall Newsletter

Products Now Available
Play Date Rub-Ons (item 118760)
Old Olive Polka Dot 6" x 6" Album (item 119833)
Blue Herringbone 6" x 6" Album (item 119834)
Thank you for your patience!

New Catalog Items Still Not Available
Watercolor Wonder Crayons: All Watercolor Wonder Crayons were delayed due to a relocation of the supplier. We are happy to announce that these are now under production, and we will let you know when they are available for order.
Rub-Ons: We are still experiencing quality problems with our new Rub-Ons, and the following Rub-Ons are not currently available:
119250 - Bday Party
119249 - Holly & Jolly

Punch Caddy – Quality Issues Forces Non-Availability
We discovered serious quality issues with the product that could not be resolved. Rather than deliver a defective product to demonstrators and customers, we chose to halt production. We have no immediate plans to manufacture the Punch Caddy as it is currently designed. We will possibly look into an equivalent product in the future, but we do not have any firm plans to do so at this time.

Christmas Card Day
November 6 at my home FREE!
Preorder all your needed cardstock, stamps and embellishments for the day! Lunch will be provided. RSVP by 10/1/10 please!

Canvas Home Décor Class
I will be holding a Canvas Home Décor class in November. What a perfect opportunity to make that special Christmas gift for someone on your list that “has everything”!
What will be supplied?
Three canvas frames
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, gemstones, pearls, etc.
Lunch
What do you need to bring?
2 pieces of 12 x 12 coordinating patterned paper that matches room décor
1 5x7 matted picture
A willing-to-be-creative spirit!
WHEN: November 13 at 11:00 am
WHERE: My house
COST: $20
RSVP by 10/15/10!

Shadow Box Home Décor Class
I will be holding a Canvas Home Décor class in November. What a perfect opportunity to make that special Christmas gift for someone on your list that “has everything”!
What will be supplied?
One 12 x 12 frame
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, gemstones, pearls, etc.
Lunch
What do you need to bring?
1 pieces of 12 x 12 coordinating patterned paper that matches room décor
A series of matted pictures or what ever special items (memorabilia) you want in the shadow box
A willing-to-be-creative spirit!
WHEN: December 11 at 11:00 am
WHERE: My house
COST: $25
RSVP by 11/15/10!

Beginning January 2011

5 for $5 Classes
Beginning January 14, I will be holding 5 for $5 classes in my home the second Friday of every month. COST: $5 to make five cards.

Technique Classes
Starting January 21, I will be holding a Technique Class the third Friday of every month. During this time you will receive a loose ring. Each month we will explore 3-4 techniques, putting them on a 4 ¼ x 5 ½” card. These cards can then be placed on your ring for easy access so you can do them on your own! One side will have the technique with instructions and the other side will have the hands-on technique! What a great tool! COST: $5 per class

Stamp-A-Stack Class
With Sale-A-Bration just around the corner, so to speak, I will be holding a Stamp-A-Stack on January 22. You will stamp a total of 10 cards, including envelopes, using Sale-A-Bration sets. COST: $15 Lunch will be provided.

Don’t forget to book your SALE-A-BRATION workshop for January-February 2011! Awesome FREE stamps for every $50 in merchandise and earn FREE merchandise for Hostessing!

If you have any requests for special classes or events please don’t hesitate to ask!!!

Book a Workshop – Book today and get a chance at the Book-To-Look board! FREE MERCHANDISE!

Ask me today about the Stampin’ Up! opportunity to become a demonstrator! Great rewards!

Updated Calendar of Events

AUGUST
· August 28 – Crossroads Craft Day – Crossroads Missionary Church from 9 - 4. Bring your lunch and snacks, unfinished projects and join us for a day of fun!
· August 28 – Red Hatters Event – Dinner at Savory’s in Sturgis
· August 29 – Burns Reunion in Coldwater

SEPTEMBER
· September 3 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· September 4 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· September 10 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· September 11 – JOYCE SMITH WORKSHOP – TEKONSHA – 12 NOON
· September 13 – Crossroads Missionary Church - Financial Peace University 7 pm (13 weeks on MONDAY)
· September 18 – SCS Michigan Mingles in Eaton Rapids.
· September 24 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· September 25 – Red Hatters Event – Archivers Trip! J Must pre-register as it is a PAY play day at Archivers… Vintage Holiday Card Workshop 10:30AM-12:00PM $20. We may be staying overnight due to the earliness of the class. Please let me know ASAP if you 1. want to attend and 2. want to stay overnight!

OCTOBER
· October 1 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· October 2 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· October 8 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· October 9 – CAROL GROVE WORKSHOP – TEKONSHA – 12 NOON
· October 15 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· October 16 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· October 22-23 – MCNCD Women's Retreat in Shipshewana. More info coming soon!
· October 30 – Red Hatters Event – Not determined at this time.

NOVEMBER
· November 6 – CHRISTMAS CARDS DAY! Order your supplies in advance. I will provide lunch for the day along with snacks. RSVP by 10/15/10!
· November 12 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· November 13 – Canvas Home Décor Class - $20 RSVP by 10/15/10!
· November 19 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· November 20 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· November 24-30 – Arizona Trip!

DECEMBER
· December 3 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· December 4 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· December 10 – OPEN FOR BOOKING!
· December 11 – Shadow Box Home Décor Class - $25 RSVP by 11/15/10!

JANUARY
· January 14 – 5-4-$5 Class
· January 21 – Technique Class - $5
· January 22 – Sale-A-Bration Stamp-A-Stack - $15

Time for a New Year and a New Beginning!

This past year has been full of ups and downs, losses and finds. As I reflect on the year it has been a year of great changes and stresses.

I had my surgery on October 7 and lots of changes have taken place since. I ended up two days longer in the hospital and two pints of blood. When I was released my blood count was still way low but the surgeon wanted my body to make up what was missing rather than relying on blood transfusions. Almost four weeks out I got a bad wave of flu, eating hardly anything for that week, then followed that with two weeks of severe sinusitis, which also kept e from eating properly. The pastor and deacons got together the week before Thanksgiving and prayed over me, to stop the extreme weight loss and take away all the doubts , fears and illness that was plaguing my tired and worn out body. The very next day I felt great and have been ever since.

I have lost 71 pounds since my heaviest weight and 47 since my surgery. I also have lost 27 inches, dropping clothes sizes like crazy. I started going to the gym this week to begin the process of working out at least three times a week...and I have body parts that are so sore! LMBO But I know...no pain, no gain.

Anyhow, through all this I haven't made ONE card...and my stamp room became a storage room since Thanksgiving! So I need to take the time to clean it out so I can begin making swaps for the Michigan Mingles gathering in March! I think there are 50 spots or so. Not sure what set(s) I will use yet! I have some of the Sale-a-bration sets that will be arriving Monday!

So what's up with SU!? Check out my website and clink SHOP NOW. Both the Occasions Mini and SAB Mini are on line! And this year for SAB there is a list on the back page of the catalog where you can actually chose items from the regular catty!

Call or email me today to book your SAB workshop! Got the new sets coming and ready to get back on track once again!

Thanks for your patronage this past year and looking forward to your patronage in the year 2010!

CHRISTMAS PARTY WILL BE JANUARY 23 FROM 12-4 PM. BRING A GIFT TO EXCHANGE ($20 MAX) AND A SNACK TO SHARE. I WILL HAVE TWO PROJECTS FOR US TO MAKE!

Stamping With Theresa in August

I look outside this morning and notice that the corn is tassling and the glads are blooming. Where has the summer gone? It seems like only yesterday the snow disappeared and here we are already half way through August!

I have a workshop booked for a week from Saturday! Woohoo! It has been SO long that I will have to work on my presentation skills! I’m so excited…I just can’t hide it! (Sorry! Didn’t mean to hurt your ears with that rendition! :) ) We are making a slider card, the butterfly card below and a 6x6 scrapbook page. Will be working on cutting this weekend.

Build-A-Bear, jewelry items, digital scrapbooking, new Big Shots dies, new punches, treat cups to add a three dimensional look to any of your items and more! I am excited about the new Holiday mini and you should be getting yours soon! If you have not received one by September 1 let me know. It has some wonderful stamps, designer paper, rub-ons and more!

GROWIN’ UP!
Dates: August 1-31, 2009
Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value!
116313 – Playground Designer
116312 – Sherbet Designer
114333 – Button Latte Designer

Dates: August 1-September 30, 2009
Get the exclusive Décor Elements Growth Chart and a FREE applicator tool! 117519 Growth Chart $24.95

FILL YOUR PIGGY BANK!
Dates: August 1-31, 2009Join SU! For $85! That’s right! Until August 31 you can join SU! For $85 and receive a stamp set, new In Color Pads, In Color assorted 8 ½ x 11 cardstock and a package of Whisper White cardstock with all the business supplies you need to start your own home business! What a great way to get the new colors! The regular start-up kit is still available for $199.

COUNTRY LIVING SUMMER COOKOUT KIT AT 40% OFF!
Dates: Until August 31, 2009 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
This awesome kit is now 40% off making it just $14.95! And with plenty of summer left to celebrate, it's a great time to take advantage of this huge discount. The Summer Cookout Refill is also still available at its regular price of $9.95.
118070 Country Living Summer Cookout Kit $14.95
119193 Country Living Summer Cookout Refill $9.95

HOSTESS PROMOTION!
Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009
Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

Butterflies in Flight (SCS VSN) (See butterfly card HERE)
We were challenged to use paint chips on a card and this was my creation. We will be recreating this card on August 22 at Diane’s. :)

Stamps: N/A
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DPS
Inks: N/A
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss ribbon, Big Shot, Big Butterfly die, two paint chips
PS. Kiwi Kiss is no longer available so we will be using Old Olive or Certainly Celery in its place.

Calendar
August 14 – JoDean’s 5-4-5 at 6:00 pm
August 15 – Round Robinil Out / Card Kit Mail Out
August 22 – Diane’s Workshop at 1:00 pm in Tekonsha
August 29 – Falling 4 U Stamp Camp at 12:00 in Burr Oak
September 1 – Holiday Mini Ordering Begins J
September 10 – Card Kit Order / Money Due
September 15 – Round Robin Mail Out / Scrapbook Kit Mail Out
September 26 – Red Hats Get-Together at Savory’s at 12:00 pm

SEPTEMBER OPEN DATES FOR BOOKINGS – Friday Evenings, Saturday Afternoons
Sept. 4 and 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 18 and 19, Sept. 25 and 26
I am available on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

August 29 I will be having a Falling 4 U stamp camp...and it's still not too late to sign up! $15 for lunch, ten cards & envies, two 6x6 OR one 12x12 scrapbook page. I still have room so if you are interested in coming just let me know! You can pay that day when you come!

November 21 I will be holding Jewelry for a Year in a Day Stamp Camp. Each person will be required to preorder by November 1 a charm and necklace from the mini. That day we will make 12 inserts for your necklace - one for each month! I am so excited! What a way to accent your wardrobe! Cost will depend on the charm/necklace the participant orders + $5 for supplies. Lunch will be provided.

December 19 we will be holding our annual Christmas party at my home. However, I would like to make this a special stamp day too! In the mini is a very cute desk calendar for $7.95 so preorder a calendar by the end on November and we will take this day to also personalize it! Oh it is adorable and comes with it's own little stand!

Technique Corner – Faux Linen
You can get this unique look by scratching the surface of glossy cardstock.

1. Stamp a background image on glossy cardstock. Ensure it is dry before the next step.
2. Use a light grade sandpaper or sanding block and make vertical movements up and down over the entire piece of cardstock.
3. Now sand horizontally; continue sanding until all the glossy is removed.
4. Apply a light color of ink over the top with a sponge brayer or regular sponge. 5. Lighten the color more by sanding over once again vertically.
6. Now you can finish your card! NOTE: You can stamp an image on this piece, add layers, etc. Make it your own!

Stamping with Theresa – July 2009

Hard to believe that we are into the second half of the year already! July is here along with family get-togethers, reunions and summer fun. What are your plans for this month? Why not host a Fun in the Sun stamp day for you and your friends/family? Host a mom and me “mini” stamp camp for your children and their friends and moms, doing projects that they will adore and so will the moms! The charge for a mini would be $5 a person for 3 cool projects. Call today to reserve your play day! (I am laid off until July 20 so available any day of the week except Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.) Check out my calendar below for scheduled events and open days. PSSSTTT….THE MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ARE GONNA BE EXTRA SPECIAL FOR KIDS! DETAILS COMING SOON!


STAMPIN' UP! SPECIALS
Country Living Cookout Kit – June 15-August 31
This kit is designed for you to invite and host a summer time fun day at your home. It includes invites designed as skewers with food (oh so cute), table tents, coasters, tags, printed food wrappers, Dig In stamp set, two stampin’ spots and more for the low price of $24.95.


Become a Demonstrator for $85 – July 15-August 31
That’s right! $85! It’s a mini kit that includes one stamp set, In Color stamp pads, one package of Whisper White cardstock, one package of In Color cardstock and all the business supplies you need to start your own business. If you are interested in more details give me a call or go to my website at http://theresacates.stampinup.net and click “START YOUR OWN BUSINESS”. There you will find the demonstrator online agreement plan and fill out the necessary paperwork. You will need a password to get in – tsandr is it!

Deal of the Week Special – July 1-July 31
Every Monday there will be a Deal of the Week chosen and posted on the website. You can visit my website and go to “PROMOTIONS”. The Deal of the Week will be posted there by 10:00 am (MT) every Monday.

This week’s special is the Scallop Edge punch for $10.99 from July 1-July 6 @ 9:50 am (MT). You can place the order right online by clicking on “SHOP NOW”.

The first three to book a workshop or play day will receive an added incentive from me! Total in sales must be $150 or more (not including shipping/taxes). I also made up some “BOOK 2 LOOK” packages for those who book. You get to choose a BOOK 2 LOOK and when you hold your $150 workshop you will receive the B2L prize!

inspire. create. share.TM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 1 – New catalog available.
July 4 – No ladies breakfast.
July 10 – JoDean's 5-4-5 at 6:30 pm - Call me for details.
July 11 – Late Morning/Afternoon opened for workshop! CALL TODAY!
July 17 – Craft/Card Ministry at CMC - Call for details.
July 18 – Play Day at Diane's in Tekonsha at 1 pm - Call for details.
July 19 – Smith Reunion in Quincy
July 25 – Late Morning/Afternoon opened for workshop! CALL TODAY!

I will be available to do any workshops, etc. thru July 19 during the day/evenings (except for Sunday mornings [church], Wednesday evenings [bible study]and EARLY Saturday mornings[beginning cardio class at CMC]). If necessary we can work out a week night later in July or August once I am back to work.

TECHNIQUE CORNER - PASTELS
When was the last time you used pastels? Here are a few pointers on using pastels. Get ‘em out, make a card or two, send me a copy and get your name in a drawing!

Technique A: Chalking
1. Apply pastel color to your card stock or paper with a sponge-tip applicator, cotton swab, sponge dauber, or stiff paintbrush.
2. Blend the colors as desired with the applicators or blender pen. When using blender pens, just touch the pen directly to the corner of the chalk to pick up the color.

Technique B: Poppin' Pastels
1. Stamp the image with a white Craft Stampin' Pad or VersaMark® ink pad
2. Use sponge daubers to apply the pastel color directly to the ink.
3. Blow off any excess powder. (Repeat this process if you are using this technique with a Two-Step Stampin' set.)

Technique C:Background Pastels
1. Rub a neutral color cardstock so the cardstock is covered with pastel.
2. Using a ruler and eraser, erase stripes of the pastels leaving a striped background. You could also use lids for circles, etc.

Technique D:Reverse Poppin’ Pastels
1. Rub cardstock (dark colors work best for this technique) with pastels.
2. Ink up your stamp with Versamark® and stamp over the pastels. This will PULL the pastels off the cardstock, leaving a crisp picture of the stamped image.

QUICK TIPS
1. To avoid smearing, gently dab the chalk rather than rubbing it across the image.
2. The eraser is great for removing excess pastels.

SEND TWO CARDS FOR THE CMC CARD MINISTRY AND GET YOUR NAME IN A DRAWING EVERY MONTH! DRAWING WILL BE HELD THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH.

PROJECT CORNER - PUNCHES
Here’s a cute little project that anyone can do! I saw this on the SU website and just had to make one. Isn’t he just adorable?


Items Used to Make the Punched Owl Card
• Big Shot
• Top Note Die
• 1 3/8” Circle Punch
• 1 ¼” Circle Punch
• 1” Circle Punch
• Scalloped Oval Punch
• Spiral Punch
• 5 Star Punch
• Smarty Pants Stamp Set
• Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Summer Sun & Whisper White Cardstock
• Chocolate Chip Marker or Ink
• Sponge
• NOTE: If you have a stamp or die of a branch you could place this on the bottom for him to “perch” on. I thought if it AFTER I made him! That would look adorable!

1. Take a 5 ½ x 4 ¼ piece of Chocolate Chip, place on the top of the Top Note die and run through the Big Shot.
2. Cut the Top Note in ½ at the points. Place the first ½ on the bottom of the card with the flat side toward the bottom.
3. Punch out your body details – Creamy Caramel w/ 1 3/8” and Scalloped Oval, Whisper White w/ 1 ¼”, Basic Black w/ 1” circle, Summer Sun w/ 5 Star.
4. Cut off one tip of the star for the beak and glue the very edge to the bottom of the flat side of the 2nd Top Note (or it can be placed on the Top Note after you place the eyes).
5. Glue the 2nd Top Note over the one on the card front. Make sure to leave the “points” up to separate the body from the head.
6. Layer the eyes and place on the head as shown.
7. Stamp “Be Yourself” in Chocolate Chip on the oval and sponge the edges with Chocolate Chip. Glue onto the body.
8. Punch a strip of Creamy Caramel and cut into sections for the feet. Tape onto the bottom.

See….cute, simple and adorable! What child wouldn’t LOVE getting this little guy in the mail? This could easily be one of the projects for a mom and me stamp camp for children ages 4-10. Please note that a mom and me day will involve the parents of the children too…a great way to network with other moms/grandmas/aunts, etc.

Newsletter for June 2009

School is out and it’s time to think of the summer months ahead and what to do you your children during this time. Why not start them scrapbooking their summer? What a great way for you to show your love of stamping and scrapbooking by sharing it with the ones you love! Want to know how? Host a Mom & Me scrap camp in your home with your friends and their children. I will share some easy layouts that kids can do and they will feel great at what they are able to accomplish and their individual personalities will be capture in their own books. Afraid of the cost? We can make really simple, easy to assemble scrapbooks without the binders! Call today to schedule your Mom & Me scrap camp today! Boys and girls alike can enjoy this fun and creative outlet.

The Retirement List is Here!
The retirement list is out for the final month of the SU! year. You will find it attached to this newsletter.
MY INCENTIVE: For every THREE items you buy, you can get 20% off the FOURTH item (of equal or lesser value). The last day to purchase the retiring sets will be June 30 so order yours today!

Pre-Order your 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog Today!
SU has decided to go back to one catalog a year! You can pre-order your catalog now! $6 will hold your catty when they arrive! Call today to reserve yours!

Mom & Me Scrap Camp
I will come into your home to do a scrap camp for your child and his/her friends and moms. Cost will be $15 per mom/child (additional children $5 each). Each person will make a cute scrapbook using our Top Notez die cut and the Big Shot, designer series paper, and Simply Scrappin’ kits that I have available. These cute scrapbooks are perfect to fit in backpacks to share with friends and purses for grandmas!

June Stamp Camp
Do you struggle with layout ideas for cards? This class will be a little different as we use two sets, three layouts and four colors to create a cute melange of ten cards! The class will cost $10 for 10 cards and will be June 20 in my home. Call today to reserve your spot!

Stamp Camp Kits for Sale
~ Costs per kit are $7.50 without stamping or $10.00 with stamping completed, including directions. Shipping is not included (will ship Priority Mail).
~ April’s Fifth Avenue Floral SC – 10 cards using the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set.
~ May’s 3-D Stamp Camp – Candleholder using Décor Elements, Hodge Podge necklace, Tri-Shutter card, Top Notez die cut purse scrapbook and envelope scrapbook.

Calendar of Events
June 6 ~ Ladies Breakfast at De Dutchmen in Mendon at 9 am
June 6 ~ AFTERNOON OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 12 ~ JoDean’s 5-4-$5 at 6:30 pm ~ Call me for details
June 13 ~ AFTERNOON OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 19 ~ Card Ministry/Craft Night at Crossroads Missionary Church at 6:30 pm
June 20 ~ 2-3-4 Stamp Camp at my home at 12 noon ~ $10
June 26 ~ EVENING OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 27 ~ Afternoon of play at Diane’s at 1 pm…bring along your play things and I will have a couple of odd and end projects to do. J No purchase necessary!


Creative Corner
We did this necklace at the May 3-D stamp camp and I wanted to share it with you all! It was so much fun to do something different!

Hodge Podge Necklace
Cardstock – Natural Ivory (1 ½ x 2, 1 ½ x 1 ½);
Inks – Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red;
Stamps – Fresh Cuts
Accessories – Hodge Podge piece, brad, Flower Fushion 2,
Micro Beads, Crystal Effects, Designer Label punch, glue dots,
jewelry wire, Filigree Designer brads, Pretties kit, scissors, ribbon

1. Stamp the background with the large stamp in chocolate chip.
2. Stamp the leaf randomly in kiwi kiss.
3. Punch out the background using Designer Label punch.
4. Stamp the flower in riding hood red on smaller piece of natural ivory.
5. Cut around flower, punch hole and add brad.
6. Attach to punched background with glue dot.
7. Glue punched background into hodge podge piece using crystal effects.
8. Allow to dry.
9. Add crystal effects to front and cover with micro beads.
10. Allow to dry.
11. Using jewelry wire, run through bottom hole of hodge podge piece.
12. Thread both wire ends through small filligree brad top, pearl (from Pretties
Kit), chocolate flower (from Felt Fushion 2 kit) and crystal (from Pretties kit).
triple tie a knot in the end and clip close.
13. Run ribbon through top hole and add a large filligree brad top. (You can use bead chain for this instead and tie a small ribbon through the hole. I couldn’t find any to use so used the ribbon instead. You could also purchase a plain necklace at WalMart to put this on.)
14. It’s ready to wear!

On mine I wrote be happy in black but it’s hard to read through the beads so I would suggest not doing this. L

You can use ANY of the hodge podge pieces to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings. I plan on making more to give out at gifts to family members for birthdays, etc. It’s a cute and inexpensive gift for those you love as well! If you would like to purchase one let me know. I will be selling them for $7.50 each (necklaces only at this point). You can ask for specific colors but be aware of the colors available in the Felt Fushion kits (Only Orange, Olive Green, Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink).

Times are Tough
As the SU year comes to an end it has been rough for everyone this past year. Just to keep you up dated, SU has had a reduction in staffing due to the slow down in this rough economy. Shelli was sad to announce the downsizing within the company from the top down. I know that my family has been personally affected by this crisis with lay offs – James for four months, Travis permanently and now me (minimum of two weeks, could be longer depending on GM). Please be aware that with tough times come tough decisions. I will no longer be handing out Customer/ Hostess Punch cards until the economy turns around. I will honor any that you may have in process. Please understand, this decision doesn’t come lightly but, with the loss of sales and income, it’s become necessary to take this step.