How to cover a box with Paper?! Properly?

[bzcraftin]

I feel clueless but I can't get the paper around the box neatly. Does anyone have hits or tips? I am trying to make the Pop tarts recipe box and I have a class tomorrow! I am desperate.

TIA

[onelightningchic]

I am not sure if this is the official way, but I just did a little deco box to try it for a swap. I wrapped each side, trimmed and tucked etc. until the whole box was covered before I started gluing or taping. So basically create the one piece template, then lay it back flat, add your adhesive and then reposition it onto the box. It is especially necessary to trim all bulgy areas of excess paper so you dont have bumps and thick areas. I hope that helps some. Just dont stick it down until you have it cut perfectly the way you want it.

[pjw2855]

bzcraftin......You could also cut paper for each side individually. If you like you could cover the edges with ribbon to overlap the other sides. Or you could ink the edges to cover the box underneath the edges of the cut paper.

Patti