From May 2 – May 13, 2011 I celebrated CREATE Mental Health Week (it actually turned into almost 2 weeks). During these weeks I invited guest bloggers to post on Dr. Stephanie. My guests posted on all sorts of creative topics, including: cake decorating, card making, sewing, photography, gardening, and jewelry making. The authors each posted a tutorial, as well as a brief description about how creativity helps them maintain mental health. I was thrilled at the breadth and depth of the posts – and appreciate each of my guests. Take a look at the posts:

A Calendar for Cognitive Orientation by Melony Bishop of Stamping with Melony

A Little Girl’s Bracelet by Tamara Miles of Beaded Essence

“Cutting the Cheese” in Photography by Jenni Lillie of Awaken Photography

A Paper Purse by Kristen Bryant of Stamping with Kristen

A Summer Tote Bag by Sarah Markos of blueSusan

Edible Sugar Flowers by Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings

Button Clips for Big Girls’ Hair by Laurel MacDougal of Ducks in a Row

Healthy Garden, Healthy Food, Healthy People by Dr. Kaycie Rosen of Golden Naturopathic Clinic

A Greeting Card by Jessica Taylor of Ink it Up!