PigSpigot http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com Welcome to the PigSty, Official Blog of PigSpigot.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Buy This Book! PigSpigot Artist Ben Schwartz Illustrated! http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/buy-this-book-pigspigot-artist-ben-schwartz-illustrated/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/buy-this-book-pigspigot-artist-ben-schwartz-illustrated/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:42 +0000 Josh http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1757 STAcover_thumbEver worked for a boss that makes Michael Scott seem like a genius?   Ever look around your cubicle and wonder how a prison can only have three walls?  Then check out the new paperback book, “Save the Assistants: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace” by Lilit Marcus.  The phenomenally talented Marcus (who has written for Newsweek, the New York Post and the Huffington Post) combines horror stories, tales of inspiration and her unique irreverent wit into a must-have survival guide for those entering the work force.  Of course, in addition to its insightful look at modern office life, this book earns a special place in our porcine hearts because it features a section illustrated by our very own artist-in-residence and sassy man-about-town Ben Schwartz, who brings visual life to the Bossary, a hilarious glossary of bad bosses.  We humbly ask you, what’s not to like about this book???  Look for it in stores beginning August 31st, or better yet, order a copy today here!

]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/buy-this-book-pigspigot-artist-ben-schwartz-illustrated/feed/ 0 How to Congratulate Someone http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/how-to-congratulate-someone/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/how-to-congratulate-someone/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:15:46 +0000 David http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1752 How to Congratulate Someone

When people experience life’s most important moments, they remember those who shared in their success. There’s no better way than a greeting card (ok, maybe a Ferrari) to tell them “way to go”! Here at PigSpigot, we have a wonderful library of cards to celebrate special accomplishments.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Sometimes, you don’t want to mess around. You just want to give that special someone a solid pat on the back and tell them, “You did good.” And then that person can show off how smart they are by correcting your grammar. These cards are the best when you just want to say, plainly and simply: “Congratulations.”

This beatiful, typographic congratulations card gets the job done, shortly and sweetly.

This carnivorous creation, emphasizing a job “well done”, makes a wonderful visual pun.

This archer’s delight, celebrating a bullseye, compares achievement to an ancient, violent sport.

Congrats! Now, Drink!

Some of our cards are quite obviously an attempt to excuse or condone the imbibing of alcohol as a mechanism for celebration. Maybe that means PigSpigot artists are a bunch of drunks. Or maybe it’s just that they are plugged into cultural or social norms. For what is more traditional than throwing a few back to celebrate a job well done, a baby born or a hangover cured?

This fantastic design shows a popping champagne bottle and lots of colorful, effervescent bubbles.

Likewise, this card shows two clinking champagne flutes. Nice stems!

Our Piglets really know how to party!

Let’s just hope they party responsibly.

Remember, we make it easier for more people to send better cards!

See you around the sty,
The Pig
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]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-i-like-you-in-a-really-creepy-clingy-way/feed/ 0 Happy Birthday Mr. Lister! http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/happy-birthday-mr-lister/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/happy-birthday-mr-lister/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:54:13 +0000 Josh http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1749 669f56a7a592169c0e31f4156fb3cc7d_g2aaf28c6bc41b816e8404776dd696a8f_g (1)

515eacad2f100f113b13ece1f101d37b_g7bf1677d31ceddc1d3b59390dea12016_gEric Lister aka Mister Lister is one of the coolest, baddest artists out there – we are so privileged to have him as an artist in residence. And today is his birthday. In honor of the inimitable Mister Lister, we wanted to feature some of his coolest cards. Here are four. But really there are so many – spend some time checking them out. He is truly a visionary. Happy Birthday Eric!

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]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-nice-ass/feed/ 0 PigSpigot is Seeking a New York-based Intern! http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/pigspigot-is-seeking-a-new-york-based-intern/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/pigspigot-is-seeking-a-new-york-based-intern/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:05:31 +0000 Josh http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1741 0331844930767172950725900628447532_gPigSpigot, the world’s awesomest greeting card company is looking for a Fall semester intern! PigSpigot lets users send real, printed greeting cards from our massive library of user-generated designs directly from the internet.

What are we looking for? Someone who can come to the PigSpigot HQ once a week and…

1. Manage our library of great greeting cards.
2. Find more artists and photographers for us to work with.
3. Foster strategic partnerships with blogs and websites.

What will you get in return?

1. A life-changing experience at a hot New York startup.
2. No busy work – only crucial assignments related to our core business.
3. A $1,000 stipend and a shot at full-time employment.

How can you apply?

Send a resume and URL to a greeting card you created on PigSpigot (you can use our super easy Card Creation Wizard here: pigspigot.com/app/creator). And tell us your five favorite websites and why.

Send application to Josh@PigSpigot.com. We will be narrowing down our list and contacting the finalists in the next two weeks. We prefer candidates enrolled in local NYC colleges and fluent in social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc.

]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/pigspigot-is-seeking-a-new-york-based-intern/feed/ 0 How to Say You’re Sorry With a Greeting Card. http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/how-to-say-youre-sorry-with-a-greeting-card/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/how-to-say-youre-sorry-with-a-greeting-card/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:39:42 +0000 Josh http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1727 threewayapologyAt PigSpigot, we know it can be hard to say you’re sorry. Sometimes we upset our loved ones or friends – and sometimes we do this very terrible thing to them. That’s where greeting cards come in. They’re a perfect way to say I’m sorry. Like this “I’m sorry I Rickrolled You” card, which, of course, we have at PigSpigot. There are two different ways to say you’re sorry, and here at PigSpigot we specialize in both.

A Non-Apology Apology

1. Oops – you could hear me? My bad.

2. Yeah… Sorry about that.

3. Gee… I didn’t know you’d find out.

4. Sorry I kicked you in the…

Heartfelt, but Humorous

1. I’ve been such a monster!

2. I’m such cow manure.

3. Like a straw, I suck.

4. Like Balloon Boy, I did it for the show.

So apologize with guts and gusto here at PigSpigot.

You’ll find that saying you’re sorry, even with a tongue in your cheek, is a great way to cement friendships and make love last.

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]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-so-dramatic-this-chipmunk-be/feed/ 0 Card of the Day: Double Rainbow! So Intense! http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-double-rainbow-so-intense/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-double-rainbow-so-intense/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:53:24 +0000 Josh http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1710 097877883531087176667430270933993057_g0246854395978723271817888284999877939_gIs there are better 4 minute video on the internet right now than this one? The Pig thinks not. This guy really knows how to enjoy nature. Jabzug captures the moment perfectly in this fantastic card: hilarious, current and, of course, emotionally pitch perfect. What does it mean?

]]> http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/card-of-the-day-double-rainbow-so-intense/feed/ 0 Turning Internet Memes into Greeting Cards http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/turning-internet-memes-into-greeting-cards/ http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/turning-internet-memes-into-greeting-cards/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:41:27 +0000 David http://pigstyblog.pigspigot.com/?p=1716 pigspigotmemesHere at the sty, we spend a ton of time looking at funny stuff on the web. In fact, one of the reasons we started PigSpigot was to create a place where people could easily enjoy – and add to – the hilarity of the social internet, and even send some of that joy offline in the form of printed cards.

When a particularly enchanting video, photo, or event goes viral online (like, say, “Bacon is good for me“), it becomes known as a meme, and many of our artists have paid homage to these memes by turning them into awesome card designs.

With an assist from the folks at KnowYourMeme.com, here are some of our favorites:

The Meme: Dramatic Chipmunk
The Card: A suspenseful invitation

The Meme: Double Rainbow Guy
The Card: An intense way to say you care

The Meme: Bros Icing Bros
The Card: Icing 2.0

The Meme: Sheee-it
The Cards: Clay Davis-themed ways to say congratulations for birthdays, births, Mothers Days, weddings, and graduations . Also appropriate for thank you cards and expressions of true love.

The Meme: Balloon Boy
The Card: A reality-based way to say you’re sorry

The Meme: Truck Nutz
The Card: A politically inspired way to say, um, something

The Meme: Kanye Interrupts
The Card: Simply the best of all time

Remember, we make it easier for more people to send better cards!

See you around the sty,
The Pig

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