Insights & Inspiration
The Carrot Top Studio blog is where art, faith, and storytelling meet. We share reflections, creative sparks, and behind-the-scenes glimpses to inspire your journey—whether you're an artist, spiritual leader, or curious soul.
Introducing the Chaplain Stole Collection: Designed for Ministry in Every Setting
Discover Carrot Top Studio’s new Chaplain Stole Collection, designed for clergy and chaplains serving in hospitals, hospices, military, and community settings. Learn about our thoughtful stole design—featuring a straight neckline, triangular back tip, and symbolic liturgical colors like white, green, and purple. Find guidance on how to measure for a stole, explore customization options, and shop handcrafted chaplain stoles that combine comfort, artistry, and meaning for every ministry.
Sharing Creativity: Why We Offer a 'Create-a-Stole' Booklet
At Carrot Top Studio, we believe in sharing creativity, not competition! Our Create-a-Stole: Tips and Techniques booklet offers unique and expert tips to help individuals or groups design personalized stoles for clergy, pastors, chaplains, and wedding officiants. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, this booklet provides insight into crafting meaningful vestments for ministry or special occasions. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this guide encourages you to embrace your creative expression in worship. Learn more and start your stole project today with our easy-to-follow tips!
The Palette of Spirituality: Unveiling the Significance of Color in Stole Design
In the world of artistry, there's a unique canvas for expression, one that embodies the essence of faith and devotion – the clergy stole. As an artist, I've had the privilege of crafting these symbolic pieces for Carrot Top Studio, where we believe that colors are not just hues but carriers of emotions, seasons, and profound themes in religious and spiritual contexts. Read this blog post to understand more.
