Top Ideas for Birthday VoiceQuilts

1. How? Use VoiceQuilt's sample email invitation as a starting point. Then, add your own touches. Or, if you are already mailing a paper party invitation, include dialing instructions.

2. Who? Find two people in your loved one's neighborhood, work, school or religious groups. Email them an invitation and then ask them to forward it on: each email invitation works for up to 200 callers.

3. When? Give callers a strict deadline – no longer than 10 days away – such as "this Friday at 5pm". Cajole stragglers after your deadline, or update the keepsake after you give it. See keepsake mechanics.

4. Add Kids! Recipients cherish songs, jokes and memories left by children and grandchildren. If a child is very young, ask parents or caregivers to call in for them.

5. Want more ideas? Read customer stories here.