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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.

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Tending the Soul: How Ordinary Time Cultivates Spiritual Growth

Discover the beauty of Ordinary Time in the church calendar with Carrot Top Studio’s newest collection of green clergy stoles. Explore how this season of spiritual growth, faithful ministry, and slow transformation is reflected through meaningful design and visual storytelling. AND there’s a bonus freebie for those that read all the way to the end!

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Woven by Grace: A Life of Faith in Every Season

In this deeply personal faith reflection, Carrot Top Studio’s founder shares how a life rooted in Christ has been shaped by community, creativity, and God’s steady presence through every season. From childhood prayers to ministry in Haiti, from laundry room worship to launching a liturgical art business—this story testifies to God’s grace woven through both extraordinary and ordinary moments. A meaningful read for anyone seeking encouragement in their spiritual journey, creative calling, or role in faith-based service.

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Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Designing Stoles for Ordinary Time

Discover the beauty and depth of Ordinary Time through handcrafted clergy stoles that reflect themes of creation, spiritual growth, and everyday faith. At Carrot Top Studio, we embrace the creative freedom this liturgical season offers—designing green stoles rich in symbolism, texture, and meaning. Whether you're preaching on discipleship, justice, or the sacredness of daily life, our Ordinary Time stoles are created to visually support your message and ministry.

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Symbols That Shape Us: Celebrating 21 Years with a New Anniversary Stole

Discover the story behind the Carrot Top Studio 21st Anniversary Stole, a green clergy stole inspired by symbols of faith, community, and hope—bees and honeycomb. This handcrafted liturgical stole honors the often-overlooked season of Ordinary Time and celebrates 21 years of sacred visual storytelling at Carrot Top Studio. Whether you're looking for meaningful vestments, church anniversary gifts, or inspiration for your ministry, this blog post weaves together faith, art, and tradition in a way that resonates with clergy and creatives alike.

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Flames, Flight, and Faith: Marking Milestones in Ministry and Creativity

Celebrate 21 years of faith-inspired creativity with Carrot Top Studio. In this reflection on art, ministry, and the movement of the Holy Spirit, we share how our handmade clergy stoles and liturgical art have grown from a single idea into a creative calling. Discover how Pentecost themes of wind, fire, and renewal continue to shape our studio—and how a big move to Wisconsin marks our next chapter.

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Inside the studio!

Step inside Carrot Top Studio for an exclusive behind-the-scenes video tour! Explore the creative workspace where faith and artistry come together to design unique clergy stoles, inspiring artwork, and meaningful faith-based products. See the materials, tools, and process that bring each handcrafted piece to life. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or art enthusiast, this inside look at Carrot Top Studio will deepen your appreciation for the craftsmanship and spiritual storytelling behind our work. Watch now and discover how creativity and faith intertwine in every stitch and brushstroke!

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Resurrection in Thread: The Meaning Behind Our Easter Stole Collection

Discover the beauty and symbolism of our Easter stole collection, designed to reflect the themes of resurrection, renewal, and hope. Each stole is crafted with thoughtful details that honor the joy of Easter Sunday and the liturgical season that follows. From vibrant colors representing new life to meaningful imagery like crosses, lilies, and rays of light, these stoles are created to inspire both worship and reflection. Whether you're a pastor, priest, or church leader, explore how these vestments can enhance your Easter celebration and visually proclaim the message of Christ’s victory.

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Visual Language

Reportedly people remember 10% of what they hear, 20% of what they read, and 80% of what they see and do. How are you including the visual in worship?

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A Communion Tablecloth

Follow along with the creation of an out-of-the-box request for Carrot Top Studio. Typically a custom request is for a stole for clergy, pastors, and chaplains but this time Jenny Gallo applied those skills and techniques to create a Communion Table cloth.

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Patrons of the arts

Are you a patron of the arts? Does that sound like something that is just for the affluent? NO! Anyone can be a patron. Read my experience with patrons and a bit of encouragement for you to get in on the action. Artists need you!

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