Craftgasm

So you are probably wondering what exactly a craftgasm is, right? Here's the story: Recently, one of my sisters was telling me of a new shoe store they are putting in Spokane and she is so excited because she has been to one of these stores previously and had what she called a "shoegasm". I guess you have to be a shoe lover to relate. Well, I was out doing some shopping today looking for a particular allusive item and decided to try the Craft Warehouse. Ok, maybe I don't get out much, but I think I had a "craftgasm". I was expecting it to be really lame and sort of dollar-store-ish (not that I have anything against the dollar store), but it turned out to be really cool and they had some really nice fabric in there and all kinds of cool stuff. I was just buzzing in there and came out with some cool projects that I had not intended on. Just wanna let my family know, they are getting hand crafted gifts this year for Christmas (even Alura). I can't wait to get started! I came home triumphant and treated myself to a "PMS-er's Delight" brownie (recipe follows) and I will sleep a happy woman tonight!

Brownies: The real name is "Fudgy Toffee Bars"

1 3/4 C all-purpose flour
3/4 C Confectioners' sugar
1/4 C baking cocoa
3/4 C cold butter or margarine
1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
2 C (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 C coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 C flaked coconut
1/2 C English toffee bits (i.e. heath bar)

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cocoa. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into a greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat milk, vanilla and 1 Cup of chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with nuts, coconut, toffee bits and remaining chocolate chips; press down firmly. Bake for 18-20 minutes.