How Clipart Helps TpT Sellers Stand Out + FREE Crayon Clipart Download

When you’re creating products to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers, content matters, but so does how it looks.

If your resource is clear, polished, and visually engaging, teachers are more likely to download, buy, and leave positive reviews. Similarly, students are more likely to be engaged with visually appealing worksheets and activities. That’s where high-quality clipart comes in.

In this post, we’ll talk about:

Why clipart matters for TpT sellers
How to use clipart legally and effectively
Common design mistakes to avoid
And how to grab a free crayon clipart sample to get started

Why Does Clipart Matter for TpT Products?

Whether you’re selling math worksheets, craft templates, classroom decor, or digital centers, your visual presentation matters just as much as the educational content.

Good clipart helps:

✅ Make your product look polished and professional
✅ Grab attention in crowded search results
✅ Show buyers that your resource is engaging for students
✅ Increase perceived value (and sometimes your price point!)

If your product images, previews, and thumbnails look clean and fun, teachers will be more confident purchasing your resource, especially preschool and elementary school teachers.

Tips for Using Clipart in TpT Products

Here’s how to use clipart in a way that helps your resources shine:

1. Use Consistent, High-Quality Images

Try not to overstretch Clipart dimensions leading to blurry images. Crisp lines give a neat and professional look. Choose clipart sets that come with:

Transparent backgrounds (PNG files)
High resolution (at least 300 DPI)
Both color and blackline versions for printing

2. Check the Terms of Use (TOU)

Make sure your clipart allows for commercial use and that you follow any crediting requirements. A good seller will clearly explain:

Whether credit is required (and how to give it)
If you can use it on covers, thumbnails, or editable products
What you can’t do (e.g., sell it as your own clipart)

My clipart terms of use is simple: credit is required, and you can use it in your educational products as long as my clipart isn’t the main focus.

3. Don’t Overcrowd

Clipart should enhance your content, not overwhelm it. Use it to:

Add fun to worksheets
Help with visual directions
Create labels, headers, and bulletin board pieces
Support your branding on thumbnails and previews

Grab This Free Crayon Clipart Sample 🎨

Want to try it out before investing in a full set?

I created a free red crayon clipart image that you can download and use in your classroom or TpT products (commercial use OK with credit). It’s high-resolution, transparent, and perfect for labels, worksheets, task cards, and more!

Crayon clipart preview 👉 Download the free Red Crayon Clipart here

It’s part of a larger crayon set you can see below but feel free to start with the freebie.

Need a Full Set? Check Out the Crayon Clipart Bundle

If you loved the free red crayon, I’ve created a full Crayon Clipart Set with 33 images in total. It includes:

🎨 12 full-color crayons, crayons in a box, and empty crayon box
🖍️ Full Color and Blackline Versions (great for printing)
🏷️ Blank Versions and Labeled Versions
🖼️ Transparent PNGs in high resolution

👉 Click here to view the full Crayon Clipart Set

They’re perfect for classroom resources, task cards, student name tags, color words, art projects, and more!

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re just starting on TpT or looking to level up your product quality, using clipart thoughtfully is a small change that can make a big difference. With clean visuals, consistent design, and a touch of fun, your products can stand out and sell more.

👉 Don’t forget to grab your free red crayon clipart. Link here to try it out

Happy creating! 🎨✂️