im confused..when u make a skin/layout/whatever, you use a special program right? does adobe photoshop 7.0 count? if so, HOW do u make it?!?!?! im so lost with that program! if n/e one knows how to work adobe, please show me! i need help! thank you so much!

There are some tutorials here in Webdesign->Tutorials that you can use. In addition, click on the Big Book of Resources, that has tutorials as well.

Yes, you can use adobe photoshop.. though its complicated.. use the tutorials like suggested.. does the big book of resources have tutorials? i never knew that...

Yup, adobe photoshop can do the trick! And check the Book of resources for links to a handful of tutorials. And hey, once you get the hang of it, it's best to try making one on your own, just mess around with the filters and stuff. It's nice to make something new instead of effects you find scattered on the web. So be creative! Good Luck! ^_^

tutorials and playing around helps out a lot! haha

well to do image mappin` i use fireworks mx 2004... hehe and to get the codes, i just go to macromedia dreamweaver mx 2004. hehe i wish i have adobe photoshop 7.0 tho... cause my photoshop got expired