Lynnie - not sure if this is what you're thinking of or not, but I'll share it just in case.
You take an envelope, and seal it; then turn the envelope on it's side with one end (it will be a short end) as the top. Using a punch (i like to use the tag or key tag punch), punch down either side from the top forming a handle. It will look like a basket with a handle up the middle.
You end up with a little pocket that could hold small items, and I think it would hold 3-4 lip balms.
Let's see if I can find something in the gallery...
Okay -
they look like this. Size will vary depending on your envelope size.