creating my own style where do i start?

[equinox101]

I've been playing around with vbulletin for the last 2 weeks but when it comes to making it my own i haven't any idea where to start. I've changed the logo (simple) and also the header background. But thats from manipulating the default template. I want to make the changes by creating a new style, nothing out there, just something that means should i have to reinstall etc etc that i have a backup of the style template.
These are a couple of the things i'm looking to understand in the image below plus also i'll create my own status icons etc.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/08/28.jpg

Just a bit of help in the right direction would be a great help at the moment. thanks.

And also what code i'd need to implement to move the welcome, notifications etc down just above the header bar.

[ProFifaLeagues]

These will help at first so you know where and what is what mate

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/entry.php/2398-StyleVar-Visual-Dictionary-for-Forum-Blog-and-CMS-%28PDF-Documents%29/page3

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/entry.php/2373-vB4-Skinning-Your-Forum-in-10-Easy-Steps

http://www.vbulletinguru.com/?s=Vbulletin+4+StyleVar+guide

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=230309

[equinox101]

cheera mate thats great :)
I'll have a go through this lot.