ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Hi there, i just joined the community, as i am having problems making icons. I mean i can make them, but only very simple ones. The software i use (arcsoft photoimpression) has the potential to make good ones, but i dont know how, and i cant seem to find anyone that does. If you could help me with this, i would love you forever!! (i read the memories and it doesnt say anything about arcsoft, so i thought it would be ok to post a question. if not, just delete this, and im sorry for bothering you.) here is a sample of the best icon i can make at the moment.



Its not very complex at all, and though i can do fading and the such, im not sure about layers and all that sort of thing. if you could help me to do it on my software, it would be much appreciated. thanks, kirsty xx