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How to combine clip art with photographs in a flyerA flyer that combines clip art with photographs gives an image an immediate sense of place while adding a quick visual accent. If either element is dropped…
Free Back-to-School Clip Art for Pencils, Books and ApplesThe return to school is a busy time for Australian families, teachers and students. Printable clip art can add colour to classroom signs, reading logs,…
How to make clip art transparent in Word without extra toolsFree clip art is quick to download, but a JPG or screenshot can carry a white or cream rectangle that spoils a Word poster, worksheet or newsletter. The…
Where to Find Clip Art of Musical Notes and InstrumentsMusical clip art can give a worksheet, concert flyer, lesson plan or digital invitation an immediate sense of rhythm. Collections range from simple eighth…
How to match clip art style with your document themeClip art works best when it feels as though it belongs to the page, rather than being pasted on afterwards. Start by naming the document’s purpose, audience…
Free Clip Art for Wedding Programs, Place Cards, and FavorsA carefully chosen illustration can make simple wedding stationery feel personal without requiring an expensive bespoke design. Free clip art works…
How to Use Clip Art in Google Docs and SlidesClip art can turn a plain Google Docs worksheet or Google Slides presentation into a friendly, visual resource. It works well for classroom labels, newsletter…
How Microsoft clip art shaped everyday visual cultureBefore colour photography and web images were easy to access, office workers built documents from type, borders and borrowed pictures. Microsoft Clip Art…
How to create a clip art business logo on a budgetA clip art business can launch with a handmade identity rather than an expensive design package. Your logo needs to communicate what you sell, look credible in…
Free Clip Art for Easter Eggs, Bunnies and Spring FlowersSpring graphics can make an Easter newsletter feel lively without a designer’s budget, and free clip art for Easter eggs, rabbits and flowers gives you plenty…