thanks for all the positive comments everyone, I really appreciate it.
Jeoren-I was thinking the same thing. I think I will use it for that next year (it's a little late now :er
Jman-making it a snow globe: that's a cool idea. I have some ideas on how to do it with GIMP. Don't own PS, but I also have Paint Shop Pro.
Jankster- hmm what lens, well, erm, :er: none really. At this point all I have is a Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 so it's the lens it came with. I am saving for a SLR. The sony has been great to learn on and it's easy to use so I will keep it.