Try reading inkscape floss manual (the link is in my sig), you have to learn about handling objects, as thats the basics you can't do without. There are also guided examples in the inkscape guide, there are tutorial examples at the beginning of the guide. Maybe when you go through them you'll feel ...

Thanks so much. I won't have time 'til the weekend to start messing around with it.

I don't have much of a graphics background. I'm self taught in PSCS3, but I wouldn't say that I know much. I'm really good at trying things out and following tutorials though, since that's how I've learned what I know. I've just never used an illustrating program like Inkscape. I see what others do ...

I'm totally new to Inkscape, but I'm just wondering if there's a way to turn an image into a realistic button. Like those buttons you can buy at the fabric store that look like little alligators? I have no idea where to even start to play around with this. Any help anyone can give me would be so awe...