I have a few questions that I couldn't find the answers to in the tutorial, but if they're there then I apologize in advance...

First off, I'm using Photoshop 7 and Image Ready.

Now, I wanted to know how to make effects like the stars in this icon (I'd credit but I don't remember who made it :-\ ) I don't have PSP, I just wanted to know if I can make effects like that in PS or IR.

My next question is about the glittery effect. I read the tutorial on it and it says to use "noise" but I can't find noise ANYWHERE. I've even seen tutorials that tell you where noise is and I still can't find it. Either I'm blind or just plain stupid, or my photoshop doesn't have it... though I don't know why?

thank you so much to anyone who can help me!! <3