Friday, July 3, 2009


Following the great response we had to the colour features in issue 2, and a super suggestion from Trina ;) we thought it would be great to run a small colour competition. It will work like this;
Create a layout using colours that you normally wouldn’t combined and upload them to our forum gallery.

Steps to upload as follows;
1. Click on this link. (the forum gallery will open)
2. Click on the Colour Crazy Link.
3. Click on the Envoyer une Photo button (right side of the screen just above colour crazy blue bar)
4. Name your layout and give us a few words on your colour choices and how surprisingly easy it was to do scrap these colours or let us know if it was difficult.

How winners will be chosen;
We decided to choose the winners democratically – via votes! So please spread the word and get those votes up!

The 3 layouts with the most votes will each win a 6 issue subscription to innovation.
Happy creating and GOOD LUCK!
PS: Please upload your layouts by the 8th August - voting will close 15th August and winners announced on 17th August.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009



It is our aim to assist and promote the growth of scrapbooking and cardmaking and in fact papercrafting of all types. innovation together with Kays Company and The Paper Heart Company are proud to launch; Introduce a Friend.

Pick up issue 2 of innovation turn to page 16 to see how you and your new scrapping buddy could win big!





Monday, June 15, 2009

Submit to innovation

Whether you are a scrapbooker, card maker or both, we would love to share your talent with other scrapbooking enthusiasts so please have a look through your albums, or create a whole new layout and let us show your work to our creative community.

Once the editorial team of innovation have planned the contents of future issues we let the scrapbooking community in on what we would like to see. Based on the published themes and the page layouts submitted, we decide which layouts will be included. We may receive more pages than we can possibly publish, and sometimes we may not receive enough submissions to run with an intended theme. Should your work be chosen a contract will be forwarded explaining payment methods, deadlines and copyright issues.

When choosing layout we assess it on;
-Originality
-Techniques
-Design
They are then grouped based on what they contribute to each other; the actual theme and the overall design and flow of the entire magazine. Your layout may not be chosen for inclusion the first time, but please keep submitting - we would love to see your work.

The themes for two upcoming issues will be included with each magazine, so keep on sending in those wonderfully unique memories to share with your fellow scrapbooking enthusiast. Layouts that ooze dimension will be considered for use on our cover.

Submissions can be made by emailing a low-res (no greater than 250kb)

Please don’t send us original artwork unless your submission has been selected for publication.

It is important that all elements are properly adhered to your layout. Although we handle each layout with care, if an embellishment is not properly secure it may become displaced. We recommend double sided tape for paper and a quick drying liquid adhesive for heavy embellishments.

Note:
It is important that layouts submitted are 'Fresh' (not been published before whether in an online gallery, personal blog or another magazine/ezine.) This way we will ensure that our readers are getting value for their dollar. Layouts that have been published before will not be considered for publication in innovation.

Submissions can be sent to this email address.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Hot Product Cool Giveaway terms & conditions

•Entrants must be 18 yrs or older or have parental permission.
•Entrants answering questions incorrectly will be excluded from the competition.
•The offer is only available to permanent residents of New Zealand.
•Employees and immediate families of innovation & Greenwood publishing are not eligible to apply for this offer.
•Hot Product Cool Giveaway
•The total value of each giveaway will vary according to the product being sponsored.
•Product shown in innovation may vary in colour, shape or size from that actually received – but will be of general description.
•The promoter takes no responsibility for lost or late entries.
•The promotion must be taken as stated.
•Goods are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other goods or services,.
•Both innovation and their related bodies corporate and their officers, employees and agents; will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) suffered or sustained in connection with this promotion, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.


Subscription promotion terms & conditions

•Subscribers must be 18 yrs or older or have parental permission.
•The offer is only available to permanent residents of New Zealand.
•Employees and immediate families of innovation & Greenwood publishing are not eligible to apply for this offer.
•Readers become eligible for this offer when they subscribe to Innovation for a minimum of 6 issues. By calling Greenwood Publishing, emailing or posting the subscription coupon.
•The offer runs until 30 September 2009
•The total value of this promotion is NZ$250 plus a Crop-a-DileTM if a 6 issue subscription is purchased before 30 September 2009 and NZ$50 plus a Crop-a-DileTM if a 12 issue subscription is purchased before 30 October 2009
•The promoter takes no responsibility for lost or late subscription forms.
•The promotion must be taken as stated.
•Goods are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other goods or services
•A subscription cannot be transferred to any other person, unless agreed to by the publisher.
•Both innovation and their related bodies corporate and their officers, employees and agents; will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) suffered or sustained in connection with this promotion, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

Entries can be made by clicking this link.