Oh wow, those are so pretty! I used to pick up different sizes and types of pinecones years ago, I even packed two or three in my suitcase when on vacation one time when I came across cones from different types of trees that we don't have here in Florida. They sat around forever before I ended up throwing them out because I couldn't think of anything to do with them. Drat! I wish I had seen this back then! I love this idea and even me with little artistic talent and short attention span would enjoy a project like this. I think I'm going to be on the lookout for pinecones! Thanks Charlie for this great craft for young and old alike! Now, tell us ... what kind of paint do you use?