year that not a problem.
Concerning the box of gentlemen, i have bought two boxes to make one.
I have broken one, i took one part to transforme it in lid.
Then, i put inside and bottom the box "feutrine" black like on this picture (sorry for the dishes) :
after, i paint it in brown with a product specialized for wood who's called in france "lasure".
In the same time, i recreate on paper the drawing with the good measures for the size of my box.
then, i put on my box two little hinges.
Finally, with one with a rule, a black pen and a black felt-tip, i recreate on my box the drawing.
I hope you have understand all my explanations because it's difficult for me to translate in a good english sorry