Insights & Inspiration
At Carrot Top Studio, our blog is a space where we share insights, stories, and creative inspiration that goes beyond our products. We believe in the power of storytelling and the beauty of continuous learning, and our blog reflects that passion. Whether you’re an artist, a spiritual leader, or simply someone who appreciates the intersection of art and faith, our writing offers valuable lessons and a peek into the heart of what we do. Join us in exploring these ideas, and let our words inspire your journey.
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?
Unique Commission Details
Unique, one-of-a-kind clergy stole commissions as a highlight of our creative business at Carrot Top Studio. Read this blog post to understand the breadth of what we can be called upon to create.
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.
A Success Story: Stoles for Newly Ordained Women
Carrot Top Studio and Diakonos Solutions celebrate their first collaboration. They work together to help newly ordained women obtain the stoles that are just right for their ministry.
Beach dreams
Carrot Top Studio has created art with a beach/coastal theme. They are offering a bit of the collection on note cards and envelope sets. They are cute, and charming, and will make you and the recipient of your letter writing smile.
Easter clergy stoles
This blog post by Carrot Top Studio highlights the Easter clergy stole collection of 2023.
Lenten Self Reflection Activity
This blog post is a result of being tasked to speak about my own habits of self reflection and create an activity on this topic for a church group during Lent by the Director of Artists for Joy. It is an activity that would be suitable for other seasons of the church year and would be appropriate for middle schoolers to adults.
The Hexagon As a Symbol
The hexagon is a lovely shape and it has interesting symbolism. Read all about it and see the resulting stole for Lent that was created out of appliqued hexagons by Carrot Top Studio.
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!
Welcome 2023!
This coloring page phrase is from what is known as the St. Therese Prayer. These lovely words are actually from the 1908 poem by Minnie Louise Haskins. We think it’s especially fitting for the start of a new calendar year! Download and print the black and white version to make it your own. I can’t wait to see your coloring page complete!
A Unique Commissioned Stole
The commission clergy stole process is so much fun! Recently a committee fed Carrot Top Studio ideas for a retirement gift. See how the symbols of this unique ministry created a stole that reflects leadership and growing together with a community in Pennsylvania.
Easily Distracted By Birds!
Are you easily distracted by birds! We are too and the Christmas 2022 collection celebrated our fine feathered friends. Read this blog post to see the great variety of gifts, stickers, and clergy stoles too! The bonus is signing up for the freebie!
Evolution of the Christmas Card
Art can take time to get the right vibe. And that’s what happened with this year’s holiday cardinal card. Read how the imagery transformed from simple and bold to down right artful and charming!
Notes of Thanksgiving
Don’t let notes of thankfulness become a lost art! Take time to write your gratitude on beautiful stationery and you will certainly make an impact on the relationship with the one you are writing. Carrot Top Studio offers unique, artistic note card sets for your letter writing.
Want to See the Studio?
Jenny Gallo of Carrot Top Studio is interviewed by Susan of Diakonos Solutions. They discuss their work and the new collaboration between their businesses. The project will benefit newly Ordained women in ministry as they seek to obtain clergy stoles.
Summer Retreat
Why do I need to occasionally get of the studio and how does it impact the creative process? Let me count the ways!
A Good Idea - Sticker love
The cultivate joy sticker/decal is a perfect visual reminder of choosing joy!
Youth Ministry Art Project
Use an art lesson with your group - children, youth or adults! This puzzle piece painting lesson is symbolic of every single person being part of the big plan.
Clergy Stoles for Worship
Hiking in the mountains of Colorado causes a bit of reflection about worship.