Be sure the box is centered on the paper when you start folding. You want the end pieces to be the same length on either side.

2torial #0611: Learn2 Giftwrap a Present (continued) Cut the paper     "Measure twice, cut once" is what the good carpenter says, and you'll be wise to follow this advice. After you have rolled out enough paper to cover the box, snip the edge of the paper to mark where you want to cut it. To make a straight cut, take the box off the paper. Fold the paper so that the edges are exactly lined up. The fold should be exactly where you snipped the paper. Insert the bottom blade of the scissors inside the fold. Cut the paper from the inside out in one long easy motion. If the paper snags or gets caught, stop! Use shorter snipping cuts until the paper cuts easily again. Here's a second way to cut: crease the fold with a folding bone (or credit card, etc.). Make sure the crease is straight and sharp. Hold the paper down with your weaker hand so that you can run the folding bone along the inside of the crease easily and smoothly. Pull the paper so that it tears along the crease. Some papers tear more easily than others. If you need a sharper crease, fold the paper backwards on exactly the same crease, then again the other way. This breaks down the threads in the paper so that it will tear more easily. Step 4