<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001</id><updated>2012-01-25T14:42:32.421-05:00</updated><category term='disaster relief'/><category term='earth'/><category term='cleaner'/><category term='Herkimer diamond quartz crystals'/><category term='peacebird studio'/><category term='custom designed jewelry'/><category term='shopping'/><category term='cheap'/><category term='Borax'/><category term='self'/><category term='nature'/><category term='go with the flow'/><category term='etsy'/><category term='perception'/><category term='job'/><category term='handmade jewelry'/><category term='sailcloth'/><category term='donation 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detergent'/><category term='gypsy road'/><category term='cleaning'/><category term='semi precious'/><category term='gallery'/><category term='warm'/><category term='custom order'/><category term='Gimp'/><category term='homemade'/><category term='refuge'/><category term='change'/><category term='social'/><category term='resistance'/><category term='collection'/><category term='winter'/><category term='unique rings'/><category term='hand dyed hemp fabric'/><category term='4/4/2011'/><category term='fire agate'/><category term='Kirk&apos;s Coco Castile'/><category term='crowd'/><category term='active meditation'/><category term='pin'/><category term='Spring'/><category term='happiness'/><category term='abstract art'/><category term='oppressed'/><category term='sewing'/><category term='jewelry design'/><category term='massage'/><category term='new year&apos;s'/><category term='calm'/><category term='collar'/><category term='soap'/><category term='hemp clothing'/><category term='tastykaeru'/><category term='earth friendly'/><category term='YouTube'/><category term='website'/><category term='washing soda'/><category term='relaxation'/><category term='blog'/><category term='spring cleaning'/><category term='crafts'/><category term='hula hoops'/><category term='life'/><category term='sparkle'/><category term='season'/><category term='passion'/><category term='landscapes'/><category term='Haiti'/><category term='japanese red maple'/><category term='revolution'/><category term='organic gardening'/><category term='landscape'/><category term='herkimer diamond quartz crystal'/><category term='leaves'/><title type='text'>Sublime Wire Wrapped Pendants Handmade Jewelry, Organic Hemp Clothing</title><subtitle type='html'>Wire Wrapped Pendants Handmade Jewelry, Organic Hemp Clothing for Beauty as Unique as You Are!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>43</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-1767746261205728352</id><published>2012-01-19T12:43:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2012-01-19T12:43:47.120-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='original paintings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='buy handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Robert Gibbs Fine Art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fine art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='abstract art'/><title type='text'>Robert Gibbs Fine Art Original Abstract Paintings</title><summary type='text'>My home is a dual art studio and gallery with my jewelry, sewing, hula hoops, and anything crafty happening upstairs and my husband's art studio downstairs while his fabulous paintings beautify our walls...yes, I know I'm very lucky and quite thankful! He also supports everything I do, takes my order packages to the post office, and is a wonderful cook besides being my best friend and an awesome </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/1767746261205728352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2012/01/robert-gibbs-fine-art-original-abstract.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1767746261205728352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1767746261205728352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2012/01/robert-gibbs-fine-art-original-abstract.html' title='Robert Gibbs Fine Art Original Abstract Paintings'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KZ51uBIBJrI/TxhR0G71A3I/AAAAAAAABAI/cR8hJx32LX8/s72-c/buck' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4402115930257274279</id><published>2011-12-12T21:50:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-12-12T21:50:47.922-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='spirit of giving'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='buy handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thank you'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gratitude'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='facebook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='giveaway'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='twitter'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday gift'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='independent artists'/><title type='text'>Gratitude Giveaway</title><summary type='text'>“If the only prayer you say in your life is thank you, that would suffice.” — Meister Eckhart


Another year has come full circle! 'Tis the season for giving and nothing warms the heart more than the receptive state of being appreciative for the miracle of our lives and the wonder of our blessings. Everything that I have, including my life-breath, is a gift from the universe given by angels in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4402115930257274279/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/12/gratitude-giveaway.html#comment-form' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4402115930257274279'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4402115930257274279'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/12/gratitude-giveaway.html' title='Gratitude Giveaway'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R_NTUbl8xTM/Tuaz3hgsV0I/AAAAAAAAAow/8Cqt9Nqf3RY/s72-c/silver+coils.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-7477363092830557221</id><published>2011-11-11T14:48:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2011-12-04T23:52:23.241-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebird studio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='moldavite'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hatpin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped crystals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='brooch'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Herkimer diamond quartz crystals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fire agate'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rainbow moonstone'/><title type='text'>New Pin/Brooch Designs</title><summary type='text'>


Rainbow moonstone small brooch/hatpin
90.00 USD Sold



Labradorite, Herkimer diamond quartz pin/brooch
100.00 USD available on Etsy



Rastavite small brooch/hatpin
moldavite, red pinel, and double Herkimer diamond quartz
115.00 USD available on Etsy



Fire on the Mountain Brooch
fire agate, moldavite, quartz crystals in sterling &amp; fine silver
228.00 USD available on Etsy



</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/7477363092830557221/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/11/new-pinbrooch-designs.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7477363092830557221'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7477363092830557221'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/11/new-pinbrooch-designs.html' title='New Pin/Brooch Designs'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Epkwvehp7Vc/Tr16tYrNNVI/AAAAAAAAAnI/9JDMtFNh01s/s72-c/rainbow+moonstone.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total><georss:featurename>Petersburg, VA, USA</georss:featurename><georss:point>37.2279279 -77.40192669999999</georss:point><georss:box>37.1877174 -77.46410219999999 37.2681384 -77.3397512</georss:box></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-9086113678875407975</id><published>2011-10-04T14:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-10-04T14:00:45.001-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped earrings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='custom designed jewelry'/><title type='text'>back to the present</title><summary type='text'>

Custom wire wrapped pendant gift for my husband
containing 10 crystals


Custom wire wrapped pendant
*2 pink spinel
*moldavite
*watermelon tourmaline slice
sterling &amp; fine silver



Turquoise in sterling silver hoop earrings
available on Etsy



</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/9086113678875407975/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/10/back-to-present.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/9086113678875407975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/9086113678875407975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/10/back-to-present.html' title='back to the present'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kUxSsT-on4A/TotIR7X81WI/AAAAAAAAAkI/jd_DloxT_A0/s72-c/mountalien.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-2167393864786091581</id><published>2011-09-05T17:45:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-09-05T17:45:57.582-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='silver jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gemstone jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='custom designed jewelry'/><title type='text'>recently in the studio...</title><summary type='text'>

custom designed ring
boulder opal, amazonite cabochon, Argentium sterling and fine silver



custom designed ring
aquamarine, rainbow moonstone, Argentium sterling and fine silver


custom designed earrings
Japanese Mabe pearls, fine silver


custom designed wire wrapped pendant
agate wrapped in Argentium sterling and fine silver with 14 karat gold-filled accent


custom designed </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/2167393864786091581/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/09/recently-in-studio.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2167393864786091581'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2167393864786091581'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/09/recently-in-studio.html' title='recently in the studio...'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T1LsI6Z7hKE/TmVAQaKMNwI/AAAAAAAAAjc/ksm-p4nAKYk/s72-c/Heathers+opal5.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-508084521481380535</id><published>2011-05-27T12:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-27T12:14:49.491-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sale'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='buy handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp clothing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed hemp fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='spring cleaning'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hula hoops'/><title type='text'>Happy Little Birdie 25% OFF SALE 5/27-5/31</title><summary type='text'>
Studio Spring rejuvenating is ON! 
I'm offering a Hugh Mongoose ;~) sale on just about everything
including a limited number of custom orders!
Catch a great deal this weekend on wonderful wearable art
for yourself or for gifts of all occasions and please spread the word!  

Etsy
peacebird

Thank you so much for your support and for supporting handmade art! 
It's not just stuff, it's a way of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/508084521481380535/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/happy-little-birdie-25-off-sale-527-531.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/508084521481380535'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/508084521481380535'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/happy-little-birdie-25-off-sale-527-531.html' title='Happy Little Birdie 25% OFF SALE 5/27-5/31'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-5672506582684796329</id><published>2011-05-24T17:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-24T17:22:52.419-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='herkimer diamond quartz crystal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mystic topaz'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='one of a kind'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='black tourmaline'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='amethyst'/><title type='text'>Into the Mystic</title><summary type='text'>

Mystic Topaz faceted teardrop with Amethyst Wire Wrapped Pendant
available on MetalWorkers





Black Tourmaline &amp; Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal Wire Wrapped Pendant
available on MetalWorkers




Blue Hawk Eye Tiger Eye Wire Wrapped Pendant in Gold
available on Etsy
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/5672506582684796329/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/into-mystic.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5672506582684796329'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5672506582684796329'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/into-mystic.html' title='Into the Mystic'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iAHW3tGXmWI/TdwfWhVzICI/AAAAAAAAAe8/cEKzHLucV30/s72-c/mystic+tear3.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-6213716656492353259</id><published>2011-05-01T15:38:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-01T15:38:21.817-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped earrings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='MetalWorkers.org'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='14 kt gold'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Spring'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fine silver'/><title type='text'>New Spring Things</title><summary type='text'>

Rock Candy Copper Wire Wrapped Ring size 8.5
available on Etsy



Swirling Fan Copper Wire Wrapped Ring size 7
available on Etsy




Pearl Swirls Wire Wrapped Earrings*Japanese Mabe Pearls14 kt gold filledavailable on MetalWorkers



Tara Wire Wrapped Pendant*faceted ruby*watermelon tourmaline slice*Paraiba tourmaline*4 pink spinelfine silver &amp; 14 kt gold filledavailable on MetalWorkers

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/6213716656492353259/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/new-spring-things.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6213716656492353259'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6213716656492353259'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/05/new-spring-things.html' title='New Spring Things'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lAIDbGlwdDA/Tb21iQ0wvXI/AAAAAAAAAe0/xP__R1Zq9JU/s72-c/diopside%252C+garnet%252C+spinel.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-2810823721123943991</id><published>2011-04-27T16:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-27T16:52:03.973-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='YouTube'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry design'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gallery'/><title type='text'>Peacebird Studio on YouTube</title><summary type='text'>Happy end of April :) This video shows almost every wire wrapped pendant, ring, earring, pin and navel ring I've made in the last couple of years...in about 5 minutes with music! Enjoy and share! 

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/2810823721123943991/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/peacebird-studio-on-youtube.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2810823721123943991'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2810823721123943991'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/peacebird-studio-on-youtube.html' title='Peacebird Studio on YouTube'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://img.youtube.com/vi/Rsh7AU0zN8s/default.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-2379354290178645939</id><published>2011-04-18T12:41:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-27T12:31:34.642-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earrings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='copper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='14kt gold filled'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='unique rings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fine silver'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new items'/><title type='text'>New earrings, rings designs</title><summary type='text'>Spring always gets the creative juices flowing~


This pair of rhodolite garnet in 14kt gold-filled earrings 
sold the same day they were listed! Custom order earrings are available




ruby cabochon wrapped in 14kt gold-filled ring::
available on Etsy



lampwork glass bead wrapped in fine silver ring::
available on Etsy



sodalite bead wrapped in copper ring::
available on Etsy



ocean jasper</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/2379354290178645939/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/new-earrings-rings-designs.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2379354290178645939'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2379354290178645939'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/new-earrings-rings-designs.html' title='New earrings, rings designs'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fsHObP3EJsE/TaxnyQZnKDI/AAAAAAAAAeI/oGdAtcAOjo4/s72-c/garnet+cabs.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-3747633103341521866</id><published>2011-04-01T01:01:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-07T17:44:23.692-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebird studio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='4/4/2011'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sale'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Humane Society'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Red Cross'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Energy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='4/1/2011'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Spring'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='donation items'/><title type='text'>Spring Energy 20% off Sale</title><summary type='text'>It's about time for a...Spring Energy Sale~
Please spread the word, share the page, share the love!
~~~WEEKEND SALE~~~
ARTFIRE http://www.peacebirdstudio.artfire.com/ ONLY!
No sign up required-No account needed!
PayPal, Amazon Payments, Google Checkout &amp; Money Orders accepted!
In *addition* to the discount, I will be donating $5 from every ITEM sold to the Humane Society to help our many furry </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/3747633103341521866/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/spring-energy-20-off-sale.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3747633103341521866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3747633103341521866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/04/spring-energy-20-off-sale.html' title='Spring Energy 20% off Sale'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-1408241120533012874</id><published>2011-03-27T20:28:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2011-03-27T20:31:40.968-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='perception'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='creativity'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='practice peace'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='perfection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='surrender'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='active meditation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='relaxation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='massage'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='go with the flow'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='custom designed jewelry'/><title type='text'>Peace is better than silver or gold</title><summary type='text'>

photo from:: http://thinksimplenow.com/


Of Creativity and Life::"It's like driving a car at night. You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way."-E L Doctorow

Ever since I discovered the art of intricate wire wrapped jewelry a few years ago, I've found that the more I'm willing to go with the flow of creativity spontaneously, the more relaxing it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/1408241120533012874/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/03/peace-is-better-than-silver-or-gold.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1408241120533012874'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1408241120533012874'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/03/peace-is-better-than-silver-or-gold.html' title='Peace is better than silver or gold'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L72iGx-R3OE/TY_Sjdk_V5I/AAAAAAAAAcM/MWSvAzBE2kA/s72-c/prayer-for-healing.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-5563985940555217050</id><published>2011-03-04T23:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-03-04T23:00:24.483-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lingerie'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='organic gardening'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='culinary herbs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bamboo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='royal paulownia'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='japanese red maple'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='naturalizing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='organic cotton'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='landscapes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='homegrown vegetables'/><title type='text'>Time to Emerge from the Cave</title><summary type='text'>As much as I love handcrafting wearable art, I have to admit, I love eating fresh healthy homegrown food even more! I grew up helping my mother tend a vegetable garden every summer to save money, so I learned the basics and absorbed an appreciation for all growing living greenery. 
The first bright green buds are popping out on the branches here in central Virginia, so I know that Spring will be </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/5563985940555217050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/03/time-to-emerge-from-cave.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5563985940555217050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5563985940555217050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/03/time-to-emerge-from-cave.html' title='Time to Emerge from the Cave'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UN62ET1NjXs/TXGtGsNnQ4I/AAAAAAAAAa8/hOrp7rZDb2g/s72-c/paulownia+trees.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4171843229931402985</id><published>2011-01-07T22:31:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2011-01-07T22:31:46.308-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sailcloth'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='guys'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wallets'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='RAGGEDedgeGear'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='carbon fiber'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new year'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><title type='text'>Insanely strong fibers make cool wallets</title><summary type='text'>Whew! Another holiday season survived and a happy story to share. My husband and I are practical-minded folk. Okay, my husband is practical and I go along because I love him. Anyway, he kills wallets as I'm sure a lot of guys do through no fault of their own. It's just that ordinary wallets don't stand a chance, for very long...until now! I love Etsy.com and ArtFire.com and I support handmade as </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4171843229931402985/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/01/insanely-strong-fibers-make-cool.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4171843229931402985'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4171843229931402985'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2011/01/insanely-strong-fibers-make-cool.html' title='Insanely strong fibers make cool wallets'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/TSfUfiqLJII/AAAAAAAAAUU/rVmKj4qlcPM/s72-c/wallet.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-9026335182190830801</id><published>2010-12-26T15:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-12-26T15:26:46.482-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sale'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='discount'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='celebration'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coupon code'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new year'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new year&apos;s'/><title type='text'>New Year 2011</title><summary type='text'>A new year is approaching this week! In celebration of my favorite time of year, I'm having a  big 20% off sale on $50 orders in my ArtFire shop! Just type 2011 in the coupon code box during checkout for your discount good through Sunday, January 2, 2011. Happy New Year!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/9026335182190830801/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/12/new-year-2011.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/9026335182190830801'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/9026335182190830801'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/12/new-year-2011.html' title='New Year 2011'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-7429146420987730748</id><published>2010-12-10T10:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-12-10T10:04:00.751-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebird studio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='season'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='giveaway'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='agreenbanana'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='random.org'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><title type='text'>And the winner of the Thank You Giveaway is...</title><summary type='text'>Thank You to All who participated in the first *official* Peacebird Studio giveaway for giving feedback and for your support in spreading the word about my little business! Stay in touch for sales announcements as well as future giveaways! 
Today's lucky contestant was selected using Random.org :: agreenbanana
Wishing All a peaceful holiday season and New Year!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/7429146420987730748/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/12/and-winner-of-thank-you-giveaway-is.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7429146420987730748'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7429146420987730748'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/12/and-winner-of-thank-you-giveaway-is.html' title='And the winner of the Thank You Giveaway is...'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4176084799587893305</id><published>2010-11-28T00:32:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-29T11:10:31.451-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='blog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earrings'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='facebook'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='giveaway'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='artists'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='support'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='thank you'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='artisans'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crafters'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='revolution'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='independent'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sterling silver'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped'/><title type='text'>Thank You Giveaway Enter to Win</title><summary type='text'>I am so very grateful for all of the mostly unpredictable changes that have transformed my life in the last year, all of which have proven to be blessings. While I have not exactly been a passive passenger, I feel the love and support of many and I know that this energy has sustained and inspired me to continue to create and keep incubating Peacebird Studio!


In this season of gift-giving, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4176084799587893305/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/thank-you-giveaway-enter-to-win.html#comment-form' title='20 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4176084799587893305'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4176084799587893305'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/thank-you-giveaway-enter-to-win.html' title='Thank You Giveaway Enter to Win'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/TOSk_KqLhXI/AAAAAAAAAP0/w1_rFbTGp4I/s72-c/turquoise+weaves5.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>20</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-499465841314533089</id><published>2010-11-27T17:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-27T17:58:38.729-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='collection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sparkle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bling'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pets'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='collar'/><title type='text'>For the Pet who has everything</title><summary type='text'>I love this collection on ArtFire because my spoiled pets are my babies.

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.title_charc, .title_charc a, .title_charc a:link, .title_charc a:active, .title_charc a:visited, .title_charc a:hover { color:</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/499465841314533089/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/for-pet-who-has-everything.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/499465841314533089'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/499465841314533089'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/for-pet-who-has-everything.html' title='For the Pet who has everything'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-8160652888932464926</id><published>2010-11-20T15:59:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-22T11:50:46.683-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='choices'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='joy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='create'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='season'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='passion'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='customer service'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><title type='text'>Customer Service and the Art of Communication</title><summary type='text'>As you may recall from earlier posts, in a former life I worked in the medical field as a caregiver. Prior to that, every job I had since I was 16 years old was in customer service. I was trained that the golden rule of good business is that the customer is always right, meaning that even if they are misguided, good customer service means treating them as if they are right by being courteous and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/8160652888932464926/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/customer-service-and-art-of.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8160652888932464926'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8160652888932464926'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/11/customer-service-and-art-of.html' title='Customer Service and the Art of Communication'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/TOg3E-Pq1WI/AAAAAAAAARA/YJDeUEQMr-w/s72-c/BeTheChange.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-8770894879091538346</id><published>2010-10-12T00:59:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-12T00:59:03.743-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Talk Talk - It´s My Life</title><summary type='text'>I have a widely eclectic love of music with a particular fondness for 80's music because it's when I grew up! This is a unique gem!
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/8770894879091538346/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/10/talk-talk-its-my-life.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8770894879091538346'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8770894879091538346'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/10/talk-talk-its-my-life.html' title='Talk Talk - It´s My Life'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-7607757613702148574</id><published>2010-10-11T18:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-11T18:46:42.654-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='collection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crafts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='knit'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='warm'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='clothing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='falling for you'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='artisan'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='autumn'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crochet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fall'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cozy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='beads'/><title type='text'>Falling for you</title><summary type='text'>Enjoy a collection of hand selected handmade goodness from ArtFire artisans to kick off your autumn with style.


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The big move was a remarkably smooth transition from the deep south=Florida (doesn't get any deeper-ha!) back to Virginia, my old "home" state. I grew up here so it's very familiar territory, though I was born in Tennessee. Love those mountains, just not for driving</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/8563231045692186438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/09/life-is-sweet-sparkly.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8563231045692186438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8563231045692186438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/09/life-is-sweet-sparkly.html' title='Life is sweet &amp; sparkly'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/TKU0YojyYNI/AAAAAAAAAI0/znIHylfj6q0/s72-c/20080528.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-3086760777415953073</id><published>2010-06-30T10:42:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-30T10:42:53.995-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hurricanes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='artists'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='moving'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crossroads'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='adventure'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='soul'/><title type='text'>Moving on...</title><summary type='text'>Eight years ago, I moved to Florida with my husband and our three-legged dog, Sally, in the spirit of adventure and infinite possibilities. We had no contrived plan of action other than to experience life as it unfolded  in the aim of making a living as artists. Over the course of the last eight years, we have moved twice, bought a house, survived 5 hurricanes, worked at jobs that paid the bills </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/3086760777415953073/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/06/moving-on.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3086760777415953073'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3086760777415953073'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/06/moving-on.html' title='Moving on...'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/TCtXhNx947I/AAAAAAAAAIg/JOVoDjGRPMs/s72-c/190-9016_IMG_2.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-1181079693076855924</id><published>2010-06-02T23:34:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-02T23:34:14.715-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='conscious living'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='joy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='happiness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='essentials'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='conscious choice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='work'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='job'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='consumer'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personal power'/><title type='text'>Unde-fined: just being without the me-ing</title><summary type='text'>In the last year I've grown weary of almost all that I've known as rules and guidelines to live one's life by according to the experts-"they say..." I've reevaluated what I truly need, what makes me happy, what feels worthwhile and how I spend my time daily. I gave up a job making money to instead make a living, a complete life no longer compartmentalized into digestible sections. Prior to this </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/1181079693076855924/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/06/unde-fined-just-being-without-me-ing.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1181079693076855924'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1181079693076855924'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/06/unde-fined-just-being-without-me-ing.html' title='Unde-fined: just being without the me-ing'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4275651329645329688</id><published>2010-04-17T23:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-17T23:22:55.574-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='social'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='self'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='resistance'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crowd'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='priorities'/><title type='text'>Gaining perspective</title><summary type='text'>Youth is a battle of establishing the self as an entity unto itself. As we grow older, priorities change, life becomes more precious, if we allow experience to smooth our rough spots as water flows over rocks. It is entirely possible to remain unique, true to one's Self and to put up less resistance by allowing life to unfold as it will when one remains open to inevitable change.  Sometimes it's </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4275651329645329688/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/04/gaining-perspective.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4275651329645329688'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4275651329645329688'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/04/gaining-perspective.html' title='Gaining perspective'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S7qovzyJgFI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/sXqnXVri8qM/s72-c/rocks_water.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4451769844211855021</id><published>2010-03-20T17:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-20T17:47:45.394-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='refuge'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='solitude'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='calm'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='nature'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='escape'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='excitement'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='growth'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='introspection'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='drama'/><title type='text'>There is no escape</title><summary type='text'>Sounds dramatic. Attention grabbing. I could have instead called this post "Refuge." Not quite as exciting. Would you be drawn to the drama or the calm? Most people are generally drawn to both. The human mind craves excitement, drama and an audience. What part of us craves solitude, calm &amp; refuge?
 If a person needs constant stimulation or spends no time reflecting upon experiences, do they gain </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4451769844211855021/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/03/there-is-no-escape.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4451769844211855021'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4451769844211855021'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/03/there-is-no-escape.html' title='There is no escape'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S6U-oRd_BfI/AAAAAAAAAH4/3E_d0YSr5Cc/s72-c/purple+queen.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-5028937078700570446</id><published>2010-03-03T15:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-03T15:11:07.522-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebird studio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='image management software'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Mac'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advertising'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Project Wonderful'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gimp'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebirdstudio.com'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='business'/><title type='text'>Project Wonderful</title><summary type='text'>Project Wonderful is a very flexible means of advertising that I am working on to expand views of Peacebird Studio. Hopefully you see my ads floating around in cyberspace on blog near you! Being a Mac user and thrifty gal, I'm using Gimp to create ads. User friendly, thrifty and effective are all qualities I look for in anything in that helps me to run my business and still have time to create!

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/5028937078700570446/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/03/project-wonderful.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5028937078700570446'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5028937078700570446'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/03/project-wonderful.html' title='Project Wonderful'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S46_1161aSI/AAAAAAAAAG4/1G-FEWNQH8w/s72-c/beloved+ad.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-2619194739387219622</id><published>2010-02-17T17:11:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T18:00:08.499-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Argentium'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eco friendly'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tarnish removal'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cleaner'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sterling silver'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pendant'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gemstones'/><title type='text'>Blissfully losing myself in coils of wire and an eco friendly silver cleaner recipe</title><summary type='text'>I've transitioned to using Argentium silver for all jewelry pieces even though it costs a bit more than regular sterling silver. Argentium silver is sterling silver with added germanium to create a more tarnish resistant precious metal. It is perfect for intricate wire wrapped pieces because who wants to clean anything more than absolutely necessary? Fortunately when silver jewelry does need to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/2619194739387219622/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/02/blissfully-losing-myself-in-coils-of.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2619194739387219622'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2619194739387219622'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/02/blissfully-losing-myself-in-coils-of.html' title='Blissfully losing myself in coils of wire and an eco friendly silver cleaner recipe'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S3xipvoHjxI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/Th_Fw7nLQuU/s72-c/manifest6.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-3466712019315465206</id><published>2010-02-05T21:30:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-05T21:30:17.412-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fiber art'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='treasury'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='color'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tastykaeru'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='street team'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kaleidoscope'/><title type='text'>tastykaeru fiber art</title><summary type='text'>I'm very lucky to be a member of Etsy's Fiber Arts Street Team, a very active team devoted to supporting and promoting its members in their Etsy shop endeavors. There are so many talented fiber artists that I was challenged in creating a treasury showcasing such a miniscule amount of beauty and hope to land more treasuries soon. kaleidoscope treasury will be available for a couple of days only </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/3466712019315465206/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/02/tastykaeru-fiber-art.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3466712019315465206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3466712019315465206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/02/tastykaeru-fiber-art.html' title='tastykaeru fiber art'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-6510508557884810067</id><published>2010-01-25T17:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T17:33:29.573-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='patience'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bamboo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='central Florida'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='life'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='haven'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='growth'/><title type='text'>Patience for growth</title><summary type='text'>A few years ago, my husband and I bought some bamboo from Bountiful Earth in New Smyrna. I chose 2 different varieties: green stripe and Buddha belly to try in our backyard. They were just shoots and didn't look like much at all, but with minimal watering after planting, they are thriving beyond any expectation. These are not invasive species and are cold hardy in central Florida. They are the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/6510508557884810067/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/patience-for-growth.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6510508557884810067'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6510508557884810067'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/patience-for-growth.html' title='Patience for growth'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S14Yn7kbCNI/AAAAAAAAAFk/FfmfLA5E9JA/s72-c/bamboo6.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-7433053341918485735</id><published>2010-01-23T23:52:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-23T23:52:17.192-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='quartz'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='backgrounds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='paper'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='salt'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rice'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='light'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystals'/><title type='text'>Photoshoot</title><summary type='text'>
Photographing jewelry has always been challenging not having access to a photo studio. The macro feature is absolutely essential to get the crisp detail of the intricacy of my work. I prefer natural daylight and am experimenting with shooting at different times of the day, in sunny and overcast conditions. Backgrounds are another crazy maker. I prefer a natural setting, but the item can easily </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/7433053341918485735/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/photoshoot.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7433053341918485735'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/7433053341918485735'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/photoshoot.html' title='Photoshoot'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S1vNBP8962I/AAAAAAAAAEc/0D_fpId2uVU/s72-c/ganesha2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-6137579425050334104</id><published>2010-01-18T21:58:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-22T22:41:53.807-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Haiti'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='donation'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Red Cross'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='charity'/><title type='text'>Donation 4 Haiti items</title><summary type='text'>
I am offering 14 pieces for sale for 100% donation to the Red Cross for the Haiti relief effort. Please visit the Donation 4 Haiti section of my Etsy shop.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/6137579425050334104/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/i-am-offering-14-pieces-for-sale-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6137579425050334104'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6137579425050334104'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/i-am-offering-14-pieces-for-sale-for.html' title='Donation 4 Haiti items'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/S1UehXghVnI/AAAAAAAAAEU/0iNC3zz-Oss/s72-c/bambooleaf_neck.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-8876660712766471652</id><published>2010-01-17T11:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-17T11:51:05.660-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Haiti'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='oppressed'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='people'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='disaster relief'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='improvement'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='humanitarian'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='balance'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='collective consciousness hope'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='change'/><title type='text'>My thoughts on disaster relief, balance and hope</title><summary type='text'>I don't watch the daily news, but I do watch The Sunday Morning Show. Five days after the earthquake in Haiti, there are still people buried under rubble, going without medical care and even water. The dead have not been buried making the spread of disease more likely and those who do manage to get medical care most likely get amputations from neglected wounds and gangrene. How can this be when </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/8876660712766471652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/my-thoughts-on-disaster-relief-balance.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8876660712766471652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8876660712766471652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/my-thoughts-on-disaster-relief-balance.html' title='My thoughts on disaster relief, balance and hope'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-3201617378082536141</id><published>2010-01-11T21:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-11T21:16:45.647-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='laundry detergent'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='homemade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sensitive skin'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eco friendly'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earth friendly'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='phosphate free'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='washing soda'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='recipe'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='baking soda'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cheap'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cleaning'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='soap'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Kirk&apos;s Coco Castile'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Borax'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Publix'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cruelty free'/><title type='text'>It's Cheap, Easy and Nice to the Environment</title><summary type='text'>I have seriously sensitive skin, so I haven't used regular commercial laundry detergent for quite some time. I used to use All Free &amp; Clear until I learned that most detergents are mostly watered down chemicals that are no good for the water cycle with phosphates and such. I switched to BioKleen which is heavenly with grapefruit seed extract, but a bit pricey for my budget, especially with the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/3201617378082536141/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/its-cheap-easy-and-nice-to-environment.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3201617378082536141'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/3201617378082536141'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/its-cheap-easy-and-nice-to-environment.html' title='It&apos;s Cheap, Easy and Nice to the Environment'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4252061541415993712</id><published>2010-01-09T22:20:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-09T22:20:21.238-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='peacebird studio'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='interview'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='artist'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='festival family'/><title type='text'>About Me</title><summary type='text'>I recently did an interview with Soul Candy for Festival Family. You can read a little about me there.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4252061541415993712/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/about-me.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4252061541415993712'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4252061541415993712'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2010/01/about-me.html' title='About Me'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-1525835124407778962</id><published>2009-11-16T20:58:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-16T21:01:45.724-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='creative'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Artfire'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='season'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='earth friendly'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='shopping'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='revolution'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='1000 Markets'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='holiday'/><title type='text'>Holiday Season Madness</title><summary type='text'>I haven't dropped off the face of the Earth or anything dramatic like that. I'm busy creating treasures for a local craft show weekend after Thanksgiving. Ahh, the madness of the holiday season...trying to read people's minds to materialize the perfect gift while not going broke in the process and not produce more garbage for the landfills. Of course there is hope; craftiness can save us all! Who</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/1525835124407778962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/11/holiday-season-madness.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1525835124407778962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/1525835124407778962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/11/holiday-season-madness.html' title='Holiday Season Madness'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-6854228440802508043</id><published>2009-10-18T20:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-22T10:30:54.115-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='heady'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='stone'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='unique'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrap'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='jewelry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sterling silver'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='semi precious'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='wire wrapped'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystals'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pendant'/><title type='text'>Sacred spirals</title><summary type='text'>I am teaching myself wire wrapping, the intricate mind-blowing detailed kind that encases semi precious stone treasures in a shimmering cage. I like to imagine that there is electrical current coursing through the coils and spirals of wire as I wrap the crystals and stones. I have loved stones since I was a kid. In my driveway in Virginia, I learned which rocks had quartz inside and would break </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/6854228440802508043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/sacred-spirals.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6854228440802508043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6854228440802508043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/sacred-spirals.html' title='Sacred spirals'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/Stu3GynEEoI/AAAAAAAAADM/9uGGPeT6G5I/s72-c/odysey.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-6039905742738571968</id><published>2009-10-09T23:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-09T23:18:43.656-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='low water immersion dyeing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed hemp fabric'/><title type='text'>Experimentation often leads to pleasant surprises</title><summary type='text'>


 I've been experimenting with techniques of arranging the hemp fabric in the bucket to produce patterns in my low water immersion dye work.  Years ago, I learned that coarse salt can be used in dyeing to create a resist type effect where the dye "runs away." I found that Epsom salt can create some pretty interesting effects by not only "pushing" the color away, but also by changing the color </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/6039905742738571968/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/experimentation-often-leads-to-pleasant.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6039905742738571968'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/6039905742738571968'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/experimentation-often-leads-to-pleasant.html' title='Experimentation often leads to pleasant surprises'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/Ss_5CqVhbgI/AAAAAAAAAC0/uVpmouq2WH8/s72-c/amethyst4.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-788047339609214954</id><published>2009-10-05T17:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-05T17:20:52.412-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='custom order'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp/cotton'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='skirt'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed hemp fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='made to order'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp'/><title type='text'>Custom hand dyed hemp skirts</title><summary type='text'>Hand dyed fabric is very artsy and unique. Each piece I have dyed has been a one of a kind piece of art fabric. Naturally, I had to make something that I could wear and enjoy to display it. Because the fabric is so rich in design, I kept the skirt design simple. Constructed of four A-line panels cut to mid-calf length, the skirt sways very comfortably. I prefer an elastic and drawstring waist </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/788047339609214954/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/custom-hand-dyed-hemp-skirts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/788047339609214954'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/788047339609214954'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/10/custom-hand-dyed-hemp-skirts.html' title='Custom hand dyed hemp skirts'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/SsphhYvihjI/AAAAAAAAACk/N_dBA_-SAms/s72-c/customfrontclose.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-5979626339584363255</id><published>2009-09-20T10:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-20T10:06:46.015-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='website'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='web hosting'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='soopsee'/><title type='text'>peacebirdstudio.com</title><summary type='text'>Peacebird Studio website is up and running!I chose to have it hosted by Soopsee because they make it user friendly and inexpensive to have a dedicated website that showcases your Etsy shop and updates automatically. I didn't want to spend hours writing and updating code or investing in software packages just to have my products available through a domain name. I purchased the domain name from </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/5979626339584363255/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/09/peacebirdstudiocom.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5979626339584363255'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/5979626339584363255'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/09/peacebirdstudiocom.html' title='peacebirdstudio.com'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x233/peacebirdstudio/biz/th_peacebirdflowercopy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-8894294597517744312</id><published>2009-09-18T17:00:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T17:03:55.722-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This family is going though some really heavy pain right now. I don't know them, but I donated because I can't imagine how hard things could be for them and I'm okay right now.   Maybe you are alright now and can help, too.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/8894294597517744312/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/09/this-family-is-going-though-some-really.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8894294597517744312'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/8894294597517744312'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/09/this-family-is-going-though-some-really.html' title=''/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-2606929666864603663</id><published>2009-08-27T15:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-09T23:02:30.255-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gypsy road'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='etsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gypsy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='treasury'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='handmade'/><title type='text'>Etsy Treasury</title><summary type='text'>I'm pretty excited to have created my first Etsy Treasury since it is always full and the window for submission of new lists is crazy narrow to slip into. This list features just a few members of Gypsy Road Team and their eclectic gypsy treasures. Enjoy!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/2606929666864603663/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/08/etsy-treasury.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2606929666864603663'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/2606929666864603663'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/08/etsy-treasury.html' title='Etsy Treasury'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/Spbekw9cMmI/AAAAAAAAABw/0ZE-OewTCzE/s72-c/wirewrapoceanpearl.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929828141022265001.post-4273922853604410017</id><published>2009-08-07T14:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-20T09:10:41.294-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hand dyed hemp fabric'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dye technique'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hemp'/><title type='text'>Low water immersion dyed hemp fabric</title><summary type='text'>



I've been dyeing my hemp fabrics for the last 3 years that I use to sew projects for my husband, family and myself. I rarely buy clothes anymore because I prefer to make them myself. I've made reusable shopping totes, pet beds, skirts, dresses, pants, shorts and tops all from hemp blend fabrics because they are durable and comfortable. Lately, I've been getting some spectacular results with </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/feeds/4273922853604410017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/08/low-water-immersion-dyed-hemp-fabric.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4273922853604410017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2929828141022265001/posts/default/4273922853604410017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.peacebirdstudio.net/2009/08/low-water-immersion-dyed-hemp-fabric.html' title='Low water immersion dyed hemp fabric'/><author><name>Amy:: Peacebird Studio</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839394474285499443</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUudVaXpU9k/TyBY_ElSACI/AAAAAAAABAc/sk7n6HUGogs/s220/garnet%2Btrillion2.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BtPLJH4T7gU/Snx5vpPwSII/AAAAAAAAAAk/yHDuGfQYXRs/s72-c/violet+flame.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
