Animation Question (SOLVED, Thanks!)

I was trying to find a falling Cherry Blossom tutorial that I could use for CS2. I found this entry: http://community.livejournal.com/icon_tutorial/2820781.html but it doesn't really help me.

Below is what I have...but it is way to big of a file size for an LJ user pic. I was wondering if anyone would have a better idea on how to go about making this (what I did was open up the .gif file, make a new layer and past my icon on that new layer), or if someone might know how to make the file smaller in size without messing the coloring up on it? Any help would be most appreciated. I am still learning how to use CS2 and don't understand a lot of things lol.


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