D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Mar 16, 2011, 8:24 am
I have decided to expand my sewing patterns business, instead of starting a new line of business.. So.. More sewing patterns will be coming up soon. Instructions will be short, sweet and to the point. Patterns will be without seam allowances. This will help me in producing more patterns, faster. Tat...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Mar 14, 2011, 5:01 am
I was looking at my sewing machine and missing it... I actually missed sewing.. Amazing... and suddenly I tot of this etsy shop that stocks all those little zip pouches that I really like.. And... started wondering if I should resume selling handmade stuff online.. I duno... I have this sudden urge ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Feb 25, 2011, 12:51 pm
Baby bib.. Made with own pattern... Thinking if I should convert that to pro-pattern for my online store.. Still thinking.... :) About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing patterns ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Feb 13, 2011, 6:34 am
I repacked my sewing supplies and unwrapped a new brother sewing machine... My quilt is finished.. The quilt that I started before the baby was born, is now completed as a light-weight summer blanket.. I love those colors.. Hope I will get the chance to sew more, though how I can achieve that is qu...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Dec 2, 2010, 8:49 pm
I have started working at a childcare center already, and am studying for an accelerated 1 year diploma in early childhood care and education, sponsored by the Singapore Govt and my Employer. As for my family situation, in October, I found out that my then-husband was having an affair with a nightcl...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Sep 8, 2010, 9:10 am
My circumstances has changed and I need to go get a day job, instead of setting up my events business... Though this is the case, I am trying to face this change in a positive manner.. DJSTOREROOM will still continue with the pdf sewing patterns, and my kids will go to a nearby childcare center whil...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Sep 3, 2010, 11:57 pm
My mother has spoken.. She feels its better for me to express my milk and give it to the baby. The main reason is that I would be able to leave the child someplace (her place..) while i go for my errands, work appointments or events.. I tried that yesterday.. (yes.. I was supposed to be confined to ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Sep 2, 2010, 11:55 pm
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Sep 1, 2010, 1:42 pm
All handmade pouches and bags are now at 30% discount, only at artfire!~!  About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing patterns and tutorials from her home studio in sunny Singap...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 31, 2010, 1:41 pm
I am clearing stock!~! All buttons are going off at 30% discount!~ Check out my artfire store for the buttons that are available!~!  About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing pat...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 29, 2010, 1:14 pm
I am struggling with breastfeeding. I know I breastfed my first kid until 2 years, but as the doctor was saying, each kid is different and my body is different now.. First thing that happened was after the delivery, the nurse came in and announce that the little baby had low blood sugar (Hypoglycemi...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 28, 2010, 1:14 pm
Yeah.. I know everyone loves a sob story.. Here's a pain story.. I have been through a birthing before, but as they says.. Each birth is totally different. This time round, my tolerance for physical pain has diminished a lot. Personally I feel that its because of a lack of support from the person wh...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 26, 2010, 1:51 pm
Check out this lovely collection of patterns at artfire!~! #widgetcont p{ padding:0; margin:0; } .title_brown, .title_brown a, .title_brown a:link, .title_brown a:active, .title_brown a:visited, .title_brown a:hover { color:#dfa754; font-weight:bold; }.title_charc, .title_charc a, .title_charc a:lin...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 20, 2010, 1:22 pm
New Baby!~!~! Here's introducing Deniesse Koh... (A different spelling of Denise) My elder sister and brother-in-law humoured us by getting a mini cake for Deniesse's Birthday... Thanks a million!!~ It was fun!~! We are all home from the hospital already.. It was a pretty fast birth.. I started ge...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 16, 2010, 12:45 pm
Actually I am having fun counting down.. Initially I was still dreading the actual birthing.. On recalling, I think it was really painful the first time round, but then again I did not opt for any painkilling options.. So maybe thats why this time round, I am a bit scared... But still, I do not inte...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 13, 2010, 2:04 am
There is good news.. I am still home, waiting for the baby to arrive... There is 7 more days until my estimated due date.. Meanwhile, I am catching up on my quotations, designs and planning work.. If all goes well, I may still be able to have 1 more event-related appointment, next monday.. Then, its...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 5, 2010, 10:52 pm
I was checking out my shipping rates and realized that I am under-charging.. You see, with the exchange rate now at 1.3 only (US$1 = SG$1.3), I am losing out on the shipping rate... So I got out my calculator and did my shipping calculations for the various weights of 50grams/ 100grams/ 200grams/ 30...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 4, 2010, 9:42 pm
I have finally successfully set up my djstoreroom's facebook fan page!!~ Do head over and be a fan by clicking on the 'Like' Button at the top of the page!~~! Also, you can share your business/ personal links at my discussion board!~ I would love to visit your fan pages too..   Visit www.facebook....
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Aug 1, 2010, 8:42 pm
Very nice song from Wang Lee Hong
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jul 30, 2010, 4:08 am
Any plans for the weekend? Lets see.. My cousin's baby is holding his full-month celebrations tomorrow.. and I intend to bring my daughter there for some gathering session with her cousins.. What about you? About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jul 23, 2010, 8:13 am
Finally everything for baby is set up, washed and ready... Now, I just need to go source for my own stuff.. I still need nursing bras, moisturizing cream and meet up with my dietitian for my confinement menu. I have spoken to my dietitian and she has suggested for me to delve away from the tradition...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jul 12, 2010, 3:24 am
39 days to go and my due date is here.. I have already gone shopping for the essentials, such as a standby bottle of milk powder (I intend to breastfeed, but still need some milk powder for 'in case'..), diapers, nappy rash cream and etc.. I intend to go buy some cloth nappies too as they might come...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 26, 2010, 1:54 pm
I am feeling a bit tired, upon entering my 8th month of pregnancy.. Its about time for baby to come and I have yet to fully set up the nursery and sort out the baby clothes and stuff.. Most likely I will take some time off work to sort out the stuff and stock up on things that I would need.. I need ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 23, 2010, 2:13 am
My hubby is in the sound business and I am thinking of helping him out after the birth of our second child, so that I can relieve some burden off him. For my pdf sewing patterns, they are bringing in the money, slowly.. but with another mouth to feed, I certainly cannot just sit back and relax. Mayb...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 22, 2010, 2:12 am
My siblings and my mum visited Phuket, Thailand recently and I find this photo really interesting.. McDonalds, in traditional Thai greeting pose.  About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 19, 2010, 1:26 pm
Actually I visited the hospital wards the last time i went there. I went to the private wards first. Its really serene and wonderful for some peaceful rest. There were 2 beds in each wards, for A2 wards and 4 beds for B1 wards.. Each came with their own tv set and air conditioning. Each ward als...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 18, 2010, 1:25 pm
All right, I am currently researching what I need to bring to the hospital for the birthing.. Here's the breakdown for things to pack to the hospital... (Information from KKH's website..) Pyjamas Undergarments Medicines which you are currently on Slippers Face and bath towels Toiletries – toothbr...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 17, 2010, 6:29 am
I have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes again.. Though I do feel slightly upset, I have no choice but to face it squarely. Looking on the positive side, I do not need to take medication/ inject myself with insulin. All can be controlled just by diet control. I have problems with this por...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 16, 2010, 1:33 am
My 4 year old daughter is wearing spectacles.. Yes, I bought her to the developmental checkup and realised that she couldnt read the letters for the vision test. So, after speaking to the doctor, we decided to retest her in case the readings were wrong. When she failed the vision test a second time,...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 15, 2010, 10:52 am
Yes, I am thinking to sell off my laptop and get a new netbook, aka small laptop next year.. My HP laptop initially came with a 3 year warranty. I think its ending soon and it will be a good idea to try to sell it off now. If there is any problems with the laptop, I can still send it for servicing f...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 14, 2010, 1:33 am
I have started walking, clocking 6km per week for my exercising regime.. I walk slow, and pick up speed only when I am feeling up to it.. Remember me telling you about the standard charter marathon in Dec?? I am looking forward to training for it after the pregnancy.. But for now, it is for health r...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 13, 2010, 1:34 am
Another sewing session... New Handmade Sewing Machine Coverlet for my Toyota Sewing Machine..  The cover when laid flat.. The cover on the machine. The sides must be tucked in, and tied up with the ribbons. I like this style because, if in case I upgrade my sewing machine, it can be used for ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 12, 2010, 1:30 am
Here is a new skirt that I made with the very sweet and cute Japanese Seven Berry fabric. The style of this skirt was inspired by a skirt for ladies, at a shopping mall.. I first made it with pleats, but found the fabric was totally sewn down and no allowance was included for my daughter to pull it ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 11, 2010, 2:59 am
This day, my daughter turned up at my computer with her box of beads.. so, we decided to make 2 necklaces for her soft toys.. I helped her measure the length of the straw sting and she stung up the beads, before coming back to me to tie off the strings.. A very nice simple craft for a 4 year old. Be...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 10, 2010, 1:27 am
Found some fabulous fabrics at Arab Street. The black and the pink strawberry fabrics have glitters effects. The other 2 are normal cotton fabrics.. About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 9, 2010, 1:48 am
First and foremost, I am impressed with Rougeriverbead's photographs.. They are so clear and shows your the exact details of each item. Impressive. Next, their range of jewelry components are pretty comprehensive too.. They have bead caps, glass beads, flower beads, findings, pearls, toggles, cl...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 8, 2010, 1:19 am
Its time for another sewing reward session for myself.. (I hope you read more about such posts, since it means I am more productive at work, at life and at the sewing machine..) Okies, So.. I went for the Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing at the hospital and I applaud myself for enduring it.. I nearly...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 6, 2010, 1:18 pm
My newsletter is all set.. I have missed out the past few months and its time to get started again, now that I am more active and productive with the online stores. So, if you are on the newsletter already, do check your inbox (or Spam box, as it sometimes end up in..) for the latest updates. And ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 5, 2010, 11:49 pm
Photo-Sharing:: Necklaces made by my daughter for her dear toys... About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing patterns and tutorials from her home studio in sunny Singapore. She has...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 5, 2010, 1:30 am
Here at RuthKim, you will find trims, headbands, fabrics, felt squares, gift bags, lace, ribbons, paper goods and combs in all shapes, colors and sizes. Here are her pearl headbands that are really pretty... Shipping wise; All items are shipped the day or day after payment is received. RuthKim doe...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 4, 2010, 3:38 am
I have a new reward system for myself, that will give me more time for sewing and other stuff.. You see, I made a list of the things I want to do or sew.. On this list, already I have listed "New Sewing Machine Cover", "New Skirt", and other stuff like, "Manicure", "Pedicure", "Read a Library Book o...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 3, 2010, 1:17 am
Check out these beautiful handmade ceramic buttons from buttonalia. Here are some that caught my eyes... Lovely Reds and Pinks.. and A Mix of Rainbow.. A few words from the artist: "I'm a New Zealand trained ceramicist with my specialty being sculpture, glazes and glaze techniques. I am now ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 2, 2010, 1:16 am
Its June!!~ And time to choose a winner for our monthly blog/newsletter contest.. Okok, I know.. I am choosing for May 2010, in the month of June.. Okies?? The June contest winner will be announced in July.. And, the winner is Mina!!~ Ps, Mina, please reply to my email with your choice of pdf sewin...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - Jun 1, 2010, 4:05 am
Looking for beads and other supplies? Check out deStashNotTrash!!! She even "guarantee that what you see is what you will get", no more frustrations over getting something in the mail that looks totally different from the online pictures... Beautiful Beads, Findings and Pendants await you.. Check ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 30, 2010, 12:12 pm
Can you believe it?? I, Diana, who cannot even pass my 2.4km NAFA Test has signed up for a 10km marathon... Yes.. The Standard Chartered Marathon.. Its held in December... My Elder sister, her hubby and my younger brother are avid runners who always sign up and go for marathons.. They are going to ...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 29, 2010, 12:47 pm
I have restarted my Project Wonderful advertising plans.. My aim is to bring in more traffic for my artfire store.. May was a pretty slow month (in terms of sales..) so.. I spent most of my time on designing, sewing, sourcing and most importantly listing more stuff for the shop.. Also, I started to...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 28, 2010, 12:45 pm
Today, hubby and myself took turns to teach my little 4 year how to remember the spelling of her name. We first made sure she could write each and every letter.. Then hubby tried to work on the memorizing part. After a few times, he got really impatient and started threatening her.. So, I took over....
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 28, 2010, 3:31 am
Goofing around with my daughter... My daughter loves the camera.. Who can blame her, when she is photogenic?? Lolz... About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. She is a work-from-home-mommy who design, sew, pen and self-publish her own pdf sewing patterns and tu...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 27, 2010, 11:29 am
Been wanting to make your very own handmade fabric buttons?? Here is a really simple tutorial to follow, from Antmee... Check out Pretty Buttons to Make Yourself Tutorial.   Photo rights belongs to Antmee.   About the author: Diana is the owner and pattern designer of djstorero...
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D J posted an article on DjStoreRoom - May 25, 2010, 12:29 pm
Derienne was complaining about 'nothing to do'.. So I offered her a photo frame to paint. She chose to paint it purple, and went on to prepare for the painting session. I think I taught her well for painting preparations.. She went to get the newspapers, covered up her desk, gathered the pai...
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