Yatta! I did it.  It's not perfect and I still don't understand anything, but I did it (sort of). At least I have a banner of some sort.

 I learned something today.  I really have no idea how to use a computer.  I just spent the last 3 hours trying to figure out how to make a banner for the top of my livejounal page.  I have failed miserably and have decided to give up for the day.