Most recycling centers don’t accept shredded paper. If you shred as part of your work at home or for personal privacy, here are some ways you can reuse that shredded paper.

You can make your own homemade glue – even specialty crafting glues. It’s fun, interesting and educational (many of these glue recipes are safe for kids to help with).

Fabric painting is a very easy craft to learn on your own. You also don’t need any particular drawing/painting talent, as long as you can make yourself a stencil. It’s a really fun way to personalize clothing.

Take coloring books to a whole new level – a beautiful, personalized book a child will enjoy for years to come as a joint effort between the two of you.

You can make a delicious homemade cake even more special by decorating it. Get inspired by these cake decorating ideas.