The Flowering Cross as an Easter Visual Connection to Worship

Written By Jenny Gallo

Previously posted April 1, 2020 — The tradition of the flowering cross is one that we've gathered examples of on a Pinterest board. There are many wonderful ways to adapt this symbol of new life. Some churches use chicken wire mesh over the cross and have worshippers each place flowers. Another approach it to drill holes into the wood of the cross and insert flowers tipped with florist-type vials of water. Maybe you have a better idea! Directions for a small flowering cross are here.

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Find our downloadable printable Easter flowering cross graphic/coloring page here.


Jenny Gallo

Jenny Gallo is the artist and founder of Carrot Top Studio, where she has been designing handmade clergy stoles, Christian art, liturgical gifts, and creative worship resources since 2004. Her work helps churches and individuals explore faith through meaningful symbols, color, and visual storytelling.

A former art educator, Jenny taught art in Chicago, Houston, and Pittsburgh before devoting herself full-time to her studio practice. She holds a B.S. in Art Education from The Pennsylvania State University and now lives and creates in the Madison, Wisconsin area.

Through the Carrot Top Studio blog and Substack, she writes about creativity, Christian symbolism, the liturgical year, and the everyday intersections of art and faith.

http://www.CarrotTopStudio.com
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