Paint a watermelon jewelry box for a doll...

       To paint a small three inch jewelry box similar to this one, you will need to have a wooden one that is manufactured in an arch shape. I found this one in a thrift shop for just a few pennies. Gather together the following art supplies: sandpaper, acrylic paints, Mod Podge, black puff paints, decorative and paper.

Left, I had to glue the sides back onto this worn looking jewelry box and wrap a
rubber band around it's edges to hold everything in place while the glue dried.
Center, the inside of the box is decoupaged with red and white checkered paper.
 Right, the doll watermelon jewelry box is finished.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Sand down the wooden jewelry box until it is smooth and ready for painting. Wipe of the dust from it's surface.
2. Layer the Mod Podge on the inside of the box only, with a decorative paper. I chose classic red checks because this reminded me of taking watermelons on picnics, but you may select any paper that appeals to you.
3. After the paper decoupage dries, paint the arched top of the box red and the sides green so that the small box looks like a watermelon.
4. Add painted details like lighter green stripes on the sides and use black puff paint to make the watermelon seeds on top of the red melon flesh.
5. Seal the box with more Mod Podge when you are satisfied with the decorative painting.