crafting crisis

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i made a decorated a tin for a friend's birthday gift using tissue paper. however, the bulk of the paper has now made it impossible to put the lid of the tin all the way on. i'd leave the top off, but it's kind of an integral part of the piece. the entire thing has already been sealed and it needs to be ready for my parents to ship tomorrow. so, yeah, talk about last minute. any suggestions? anyone?