Sitting Angel and apology - Day 238-240

This is an angel, a well needed one to bless my PC. 

I have been crafting daily regardless, as per the plan 239 days ago. BUT, the PC gods had other ideas and swiftly blew my PC!!  so despite my ongoing crafting goodness, I haven't blogged. 

This has caused a fair bit of stress, no working internet at home!! 

How can a human of this day and age possibly cope!! Well, the break actually was nice. 
But I cant say enough how happy I am to have it all fixed!! (took a bit of saving to do!)

It is now a matter of catching up online with my paper tracked 365.  Hence this angel!! This has been days 238-240. This is all paper mache. A cardboard cone, then thick tissue paper mache to shape the angel legs and body, then painted and glittered. The glitter/glue ratio wasn't quite right so the wings are patchy. Will need to fill the gaps. Was really pleased with how this turned out. Its quite solid too.

Green Monster Xmas - Day 236

A follow up from the Red Monsters.
Used paint to change my red to green, sounds simple. Turns out, not! When I filled it, there were spots and lines that were still red! I think its something to do with the brush when I did touchups.
Not sure, but means I cant wait to get a program a little bit more clever then the simple paint!

Red xmas monsters - day 235

Playing around with some new monsters. I just used paint to draw them up and then added the xmas extras.
The reindeer ones are my favourite!!

Secret Sauce - Day 234

Pictures do not do this justice! (mainly because my desire to eat it overrode my desire for a good shot!!)

 

I am slightly ante McD's, but for some strange reason, about once a year I crave a big mac. 

After searching ages ago I found a few variations of the secret sauce, but the main ingrediants were american and not common here (especially the french dressing, there seems to be a creamy coloured one, but in NZ its just a clear herb infusion). 

So this is the NZ version of the others. This is a good burger!! One reason I like it is the thin beef patties, quick to cook and layers well.

SAUCE: 

1/2 c mayonnaise (Best foods brand good)

3 TBL tomato relish

2 TBL French dressing

1 tsp white vinegar

1 1/2 TBL minced onion

Pinch salt

1 tsp sugar

*Just mix all together really well and fridge. 

BURGER:

450-500g mince with salt and black pepper - divide into 8 parts, roll into balls.

Roll each ball between baking paper squares so it is thin and size of bun, shape with hands as needed to get shape. keep separated with the baking paper and chill (makes it easier to cook, slightly frozen ok)

Cook 3-5 min each side.

PUT TOGETHER:

Buns sliced into 3 (more even then my picture above)

lettuce in thin strips, slices of cheese and pickle if you want it.

*Toast buns lightly.

Top bottom bun with sauce, lettuce, cheese and pattie. Add next bun with sauce, lettuce and pickle if desired, then pattie and top bun. 

Enjoy!!

Chalk Play - Day 233

One quick snap of the chalk afternoon with jnrs. 

What better way to spend a nice afternoon.

Taco seasoning - Day 232

Experimenting with homemade taco seasonings. 
There are several recipes on the net, but I'm not sure which ones are actually good. I have picked 3 recipes and have decided to try them all, well, will delagate 2 others to help trial. Will be interesting to see what works.

1. Annies Eats Taco seasoning
2.All Recipes
3. Cheapskate living

Paper Flowers - Day 231

A quick mini paper folding craft today.

This is from Folding Trees,  and if you make heaps of these, you can form a ball. Today, I don’t have the patience for that. I like the idea, but would rather someone else made it for me!!