Carrot Top Studio Blog: Insights & Inspiration
What Makes Something a Christian Symbol?
Discover the meaning behind common Christian symbols and their role in worship, scripture, and liturgical art. Explore how trees, water, fire, fish, and flowers communicate stories of faith through handmade clergy stoles, church banners, Christian art, and visual worship. Learn how Carrot Top Studio uses Christian symbolism to create meaningful art for ministry and everyday life.
Meet the Artist Behind Carrot Top Studio
Meet Jenny Gallo, artist and founder of Carrot Top Studio, a Wisconsin art studio creating handmade clergy stoles, custom clergy stoles, liturgical art, Christian gifts, worship resources, note cards, stickers, and digital faith resources. Discover the artist and creative process behind story-rich designs inspired by Christian symbols, scripture, the liturgical year, nature, art, and everyday life.
Before the First Stitch: How a Clergy Stole Begins
Go behind the scenes at Carrot Top Studio to discover how a handmade clergy stole is designed before the first stitch. Explore the creative process, from Scripture, hymns, art, architecture, and sketching to fabric selection and one-of-a-kind custom clergy stole commissions.
What We Carry Forward: Symbols That Stay After the Alleluias Fade
A reflective blog post by Carrot Top Studio about Christian symbols after Easter, exploring how visual reminders like crosses, palms, candles, and sacred objects help carry the meaning of resurrection into everyday life. Includes themes of faith, worship, liturgical seasons, and the lasting power of symbols in spiritual practice.