Catharine, that why I just stick with the post office and never use UPS. They broke a couple of lamps for my boss, a coffee pot for the office, several items from various places for me including a birthday gift for my Stepmother from Pfaltzgraf. Nope, I stick with the Post Office, they can get a dozen eggs to NYC by priority mail without breaking them, I've had much better luck with them than with UPS, although they do take longer sometimes. Annie

Carmen, what a lovely offer. I really appreciate it. I think your containers are a bit too small, though. And you SHOULD get the book! It's a great project book and I've had a lot of fun making the faeries. Luvstoclick- the book, as Carmen mentioned, is "Felt Wee Folk" by Sally Ann Mavor. I ordered my copy from the Wal Mart website last year and got a good deal on it. I think the balloon/string idea is going to work and it'll be very cost effective aka cheap! lol I really need to keep the cost down, I don't want to spend $20-$30 or more just to wrap these little guys. Since I have to wrap 24 of them, it adds up fast. I got some balloons yesterday, blew one up to a good size for me and wrapped it with plain string- it took 14 yards to get a good coverage and seems very doable. So I'm going for it. I have about a month to do them, but since I'm used to working in quantities, I figure I'll get them all wrapped over the weekend and then it'll be easy to finish them off. Look for pictures fairly soon! Thanks again for all the suggestions, ideas, compliments and offers!

Oh, gosh! Thanks so much, Barbara and I'm glad you like it and it's already serving its purpose. That makes me happy. Enjoy it! I had fun making it and more like it. I have a stack of sewing just waiting for me to get to.

LOL at FlamingO. Sounds like you have a little smuggling experience??? I got one of the condiment wallets too yesterday! I love it! I even cleaned out my purse today so it wouldn't have to compete with all that junk. I plan to put my gum and breath mints in mine too so that I don't have to dredge the bottom of my purse when I need them. I love the fabric she used. It's so colorful! I know all my friends are going to be jealous when they see it. Thanks Flamey! I love and cherish everything you have made for me!