Adding decorative elements to a home can be done in many ways. An interesting option is to create a cover for any dull-looking tissue box in the living room, kitchen or other room. The lid of a standard tissue box can be made from many types of materials. One option is to use construction paper or fabric that needs to be sewn. However, the lid will need to fold down on each side of the box, which will then be secured at the top. Review some steps to make a simple tissue box cover. Fabric Tissue Box Cover Multiply the height of the tissue box by the width after adding a quarter inch for seams. Measure the top of your box and get the width and height. Add a quarter inch to each measurement and then multiply them together. Add the measurement of your two results together. This is the total amount of fabric needed for the project. Double this amount to make sure there is enough fabric. Determine the type of fabric to use for the tissue box cover. Fabric choices can easily be found on the Internet or at a local fabric supply store. Purchase a different style of fabric...