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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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Summer Sabbaths: Simple Ways to Rest with God

Looking for simple Sabbath ideas this summer? Explore creative, spiritual practices like mindful walks, visual prayer spaces, coloring pages, and more—all designed to help you rest and connect with God during the slower pace of Ordinary Time.

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Favorite Public Domain Art for Ordinary Time Worship Visuals

Explore public domain art perfect for Ordinary Time worship planning. This curated list features sacred imagery and seasonal symbolism from different periods in art history to visually enhance summer sermons and church liturgies. Image pictured, a detail of The Angelus” by Jean-Francois Millet

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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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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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Making Visual Connections in Worship During Ordinary Time

Ordinary Time, the season between the major liturgical events of the church calendar, provides a unique opportunity for creativity and reflection in worship. Unlike the more celebrated seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, Ordinary Time is a period that encourages the exploration of diverse themes and symbols. Making visual connections in worship during this season can enhance the spiritual experience and keep the congregation engaged. In this blog post, we’ll explore a few creative ways to incorporate visual elements into worship during Ordinary Time.

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