I use to cut out recipes...but then ended up with tons of torn paper and it was harder to find what I wanted...I started scanning them into my computer and labeling them as I went...when I got a bunch, I would print them out and make a book of them. I have started that with my patterns too...once they are on a file, you can organize them so much easier...and then give the books/mags to others...recycling at its best.