Remove lid from box and set aside. Paint the inside and outside of the box with Alizarin Crimson. Give the inside a second coat, leaving only one coat on the outside.
Paint the inside of the lid and the outside rim with Plantation Pine. Repeat for a second coat.
Paint the top of the lid with Honey Brown. Repeat for a second coat.
Using a small flat brush, paint a border around the top of the Honey Brown lid using Plantation Pine.
Use a liner brush to paint the trees on the lid. Paint three vertical lines for the tree trunks then add curved strokes for the tree branches.
Use a liner brush to paint gingham onto the outside of the box. Paint lines use Plantation Pine, then Honey Brown, followed by Sand and finishing up with Dark Chocolate.
Freehand a simple bear silhouette or use a small bear cookie cutter to create a pattern. Trace bear lightly onto lid over the dry painted trees. Mix one part Asphaltum with two parts Lamp Black and paint the bear with this mixture using a liner brush.
When everything is dry, give the entire box, inside and out and the lid 2 coats of DuraClear Varnish.
Cut a thin strip of gingham fabric and fray the edges. Tie into a bow, trim the ends, fray, and glue onto the lid of the box.