Help with duplicating a label graphic...7.0

Hello,
I'm sure this is simple to do, but I just need instruction. I am used to another graphics program. Or designer for this project cannot easily be reached and we need to finish the project.

It is a label with some swirls in the background and some color layering.

My questions for this label are:
How do I create my own swirls so that they look nice and flowing?
How do I add the white stripe in the middle so that the swirls continue to flow through it, although faded in color?

A step by step process would be helpful .

Please e-mail me and I will send you a copy of this label.

Thank you,
Faith
[email]faith8542@hotmail.com[/email]

Faith, we're going to need to "see" the image in order to answer any of your questions. ;)

As I stated in my message, please e-mail me, and I will send you a copy of the label. I do not wish to display our label . If you are good at photoshop and would like to take a shot at helping me to duplicate this and teach me how to do this, please e-mail me and we can continue through that venue.