GREETING VIDEO REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS
For all requests, please send email to colorknit1@aol.com or Instagram message to sambarskyknitter and include as the info as described below:
Summary of what you should include in your request:
(If you provide all the info needed, I will be able to produce the video without the need for further questions)
For birthdays and anniversaries sung like Happy Birthday
• Name of person(s) it is for, the way you want it sung (surnames in song not recommended, but can be included in message after).
• Pronunciation of name if it is not obvious (such as English names with multiple or unconventional pronunciations and names in foreign languages). Pronunciation of surnames should be included too if uncommon or not obvious.
• Optional short message you want me to recite after the song. For example, this may include who it is from, or something nice about the intended recipient.
• The date you need it by, as this is helpful in scheduling
For all other occasions
• Message you want me to recite (I prefer it be exactly as you want it and not vague, leaving me with the guesswork)
• The date you need it by, as this is helpful in scheduling
• The sweater you want me to wear if something other than the default for the occasion (alternate sweater requests may take longer to fulfill due to need to retrieve them from storage)
(If you provide all the info needed, I will be able to produce the video without the need for further questions)
For birthdays and anniversaries sung like Happy Birthday
• Name of person(s) it is for, the way you want it sung (surnames in song not recommended, but can be included in message after).
• Pronunciation of name if it is not obvious (such as English names with multiple or unconventional pronunciations and names in foreign languages). Pronunciation of surnames should be included too if uncommon or not obvious.
• Optional short message you want me to recite after the song. For example, this may include who it is from, or something nice about the intended recipient.
• The date you need it by, as this is helpful in scheduling
For all other occasions
• Message you want me to recite (I prefer it be exactly as you want it and not vague, leaving me with the guesswork)
• The date you need it by, as this is helpful in scheduling
• The sweater you want me to wear if something other than the default for the occasion (alternate sweater requests may take longer to fulfill due to need to retrieve them from storage)
General info you should know for all requests
• Alternate sweater choices are always welcome if that sweater is available, but may take a little longer for completion due to my need to retrieve that sweater from where I store them. A few sweaters are not available at certain times because they are temporarily out for public displays.
• Please, keep messages decent. No profanity, bullying, name calling, and no mean, crude, politically partisan, or otherwise derogatory or offensive messages, even as a joke. The purpose is to spread joy, and all scripts must be clean and decent sounding. Also, please exclude the mention of highly controversial public figures. I feel uncomfortable being on video reciting such messages. Objectionable messages may be modified or rejected at my discretion.
• Payments in any amount you wish can be made by PayPal (colorknit1@aol.com) or Venmo (@sambarskyknitter) after you receive it to your satisfaction (no prepayments please). I am inclusive of all budgets. 10% (TEN%) of all money received is donated to charity. At this time, these are the only methods I have for receiving payments (no Zelle, CashApp, eTransfer, etc.). If you lack a PayPal and Venmo account and the means of creating one, I can send a request to your email from my account in an amount of your choice.
• Same day requests unlikely to be fulfilled on that day. This is because I do most of my recording sessions after the day I receive the requests. If it is someone’s birthday today, and you are okay sending the recording belated, I can still do it.
• Amount of time until initial response and completion varies depending on volume of requests. I try to answer all requests ASAP, though I do a limited number each day and I take some days off, and at peaks times for demand, those needed sooner are prioritized. I produce them in a near daily recording session, usually later in the day. Request loads are heavy in advance of major holidays and could take days for response. Requesting 2-3 days in advance strongly recommended at most times and longer as major holidays approach. I do my best to accommodate all requests. If you need it by a certain date, please specify.
Feel free to send another request if you have already made a request and the date you need it by is less than 3 days away and I have not responded.
• All videos are sent by iCloud link to your email to Instagram. The iCloud link works for 30 days and can be sent by email, text, or social media message to the person it is intended for. For this reason, please request the video less than 30 days before the date you want it. I will also send an embedded video when possible. If your link doesn’t work, please send me an email so I can straighten it out. Such issues are rare.
• Alternate sweater choices are always welcome if that sweater is available, but may take a little longer for completion due to my need to retrieve that sweater from where I store them. A few sweaters are not available at certain times because they are temporarily out for public displays.
• Please, keep messages decent. No profanity, bullying, name calling, and no mean, crude, politically partisan, or otherwise derogatory or offensive messages, even as a joke. The purpose is to spread joy, and all scripts must be clean and decent sounding. Also, please exclude the mention of highly controversial public figures. I feel uncomfortable being on video reciting such messages. Objectionable messages may be modified or rejected at my discretion.
• Payments in any amount you wish can be made by PayPal (colorknit1@aol.com) or Venmo (@sambarskyknitter) after you receive it to your satisfaction (no prepayments please). I am inclusive of all budgets. 10% (TEN%) of all money received is donated to charity. At this time, these are the only methods I have for receiving payments (no Zelle, CashApp, eTransfer, etc.). If you lack a PayPal and Venmo account and the means of creating one, I can send a request to your email from my account in an amount of your choice.
• Same day requests unlikely to be fulfilled on that day. This is because I do most of my recording sessions after the day I receive the requests. If it is someone’s birthday today, and you are okay sending the recording belated, I can still do it.
• Amount of time until initial response and completion varies depending on volume of requests. I try to answer all requests ASAP, though I do a limited number each day and I take some days off, and at peaks times for demand, those needed sooner are prioritized. I produce them in a near daily recording session, usually later in the day. Request loads are heavy in advance of major holidays and could take days for response. Requesting 2-3 days in advance strongly recommended at most times and longer as major holidays approach. I do my best to accommodate all requests. If you need it by a certain date, please specify.
Feel free to send another request if you have already made a request and the date you need it by is less than 3 days away and I have not responded.
• All videos are sent by iCloud link to your email to Instagram. The iCloud link works for 30 days and can be sent by email, text, or social media message to the person it is intended for. For this reason, please request the video less than 30 days before the date you want it. I will also send an embedded video when possible. If your link doesn’t work, please send me an email so I can straighten it out. Such issues are rare.