[{HPL} Padrone]

I've volunteered in making my clan, {HPL}, a set of clan skins. All we are really looking for are 2 basic kinds, with only a few modifications ({HPL} written on the jacket, clan logo on the helmet, so on and so forth). I'm currently using Wolfman's guide and it has proven helpful so far, but he is using Paint Shop Pro, while I'm using Adobe Photoshop (versions 4, 5, and 7 demo). Does anyone have any advice in making skins that they would be willing to share or and guides that use the above sated programs?
Thanks.