moorhouse: don't worry, everyone is a noob when they start
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if you downloaded the images with the circle backgrounds you have a problem. these images were png:s and in one layer. you will need the xcf files, with all the layers. but i suggest you download alc59s first file, where the background is rectangular and work on that until alc59 uploads an xcf for you, it's a very well structured xcf file and it will be good practice if nothing else! you will find that the jumping figure and musical notes are on the same layer, so if you want to make changes in colour or size on those it will be easy. you can also take away the rectangular background or turn of visibility on that layer and add a temporary circle if you want to play with the layout.