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Essay on Making a Tissue Box Cover

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Adding decorative elements to a home can be done in many ways. One interesting option is to create a cover for any dull looking tissue box in a living room, kitchen, or other room. The cover for a standard tissue box can be made from many types of materials. One option is to use construction paper or fabric which needs to be sewn. However, the cover will need to fold up on each side of the box which is then fastened at the top. Review a few steps to make a simple tissue box cover.

Fabric Tissue Box Cover

Multiply the height of the tissue box by the width after adding one-quarter inch for the seams. Measure the top of your box and obtain the width and the height. Add one quarter inch to each measurement and then multiple them together. …show more content…

Add one-quarter inch to each measurement. The top also needs to be measured for the width and length.

Transfer the measurements for the tissue box to sheets of pieces of one-quarter-inch foam board. Use a a ruler and utility knife to cut each piece. Trim one-eighth of an inch from two side pieces. Cut an oval shape out of the top section for the tissue.

Apply tacky glue to each edge of the side pieces and glue them together to form a square. The glue will likely be dry in a couple of minutes. Apply tacky glue around the top and press the top piece in place.

Determine the color for your tissue box cover and purchase the necessary construction paper. You have the option for black paper or another color for the base if accessories are being added.

Measure each side of the tissue box to obtain the width and height. Transfer the measurements over the the paper and cut out five sheets. Attach double-sided tape to the back of each black sheet. Place all the sheets on the sides of the tissue box. The next step is to measure the width and length of the top of your tissue box. Cut a piece of construction paper and tape it to the top of the tissue box. A pair of scissors is needed to cut the hole for the tissue.

Decorate the sides of the tissue box by using different piece of colored construction paper. Trace out an object or different shapes and cut then out with the scissors. Apply small pieces of tape or craft glue

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