Folder Actions Setup/Configuration in OS 10.6.4

Hi
I have some "fancy" stacks icons that i use for my dock that makes it look like my documents are in a little box. I downloaded the icons and a script that ensures that the icon for the "box" is at the top so the stack has the correct appearance in my dock. I did this (I think) by right clicking the folder, selecting "more" and choosing "enable folder actions" from the sub-menu.
Now, when I right click on a newly created folder that I put the box icon in, the "More" option isn't available if I right click on the folder. I tried searching for a solution online, and tried selecting "Services" in the finder after clicking the folder once to no avail. So I am not sure how to set or enable a folder action now.
Does anyone have a suggestion/workaround or know what the problem is?
Thanks!!
Lee

So I went to the "Services" section of the "System Preferences" by clicking "System Preferences" then "Keyboard" then the "Keyboard Shortcuts" on the right which gives all of the services, which it looks like I can enable or disable by checking the box. But when I click "Services" the menu is blank. Can someone help me or tell me how to add a script to this submenu? It looks I need to use the "Automator" program but I've played with the program and don't quite get it.
Thanks!!
Lee

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