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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  Mostafa Keyhani is an extraordinary painter. Drawing from the Impressionist tradition, his work is alive with color and texture as he uses thin washes, areas of bare canvas, and thick impasto to impart an expression of organic life. While his paintings fetch high prices in galleries across the United States and Canada, his self-published books give each of his fans a chance to own his art. Keyhani is a Canadian resident born in Iran, and has had a journey as fantastic as his art. In this video, Blurb captures a glimpse at Keyhani's remarkable creative process. Perhaps it will inspire you to make your own book with Blurb. Now through June 23rd, Blurb...

Beating the Clock? — When Do You Start Using an Anti-Aging Cream? I've been using face cream since I was in my twenties.  I used to be able to use any type of cream as my skin was flawless.  The older I get, the more spots appear on my face so I've had to alter my skincare regimen.  I will be 41 next week however,  even though I do have some brown spots, people tell me I look a lot younger than that.  In the past, anti-aging creams were left to women in their 40s and 50s but currently, more and more women in their 20s and 30s are using these products.  And I believe you should! Society has become obsessed with youth. Even those who are young feel the need to do things to make themselves...

Blurb author Kal Barteski is a maker extraordinaire whose creativity knows no bounds. She’s a working designer, painter, storyteller, book creator, TEDx speaker, and calligrapher who can now add “video star” to her resumé with the first of Blurb's Canadian book-maker profiles. Watch the first installment in the Canadian Author video series with a wild look at Kal’s creativity.  Blurb thinks you’ll be inspired to make your own book with Blurb.  I know I am!   I make photo books all the time but never thought to turn one into a story!