recoloring elements and papers?

[Leea]

Hi, I'm new here, just posted my first layout in the gallery...it's for the Intro to Photoshop Elements class I'm taking...I'm so happy I'm taking the class because I've tried PSE on my own and couldn't get a photo onto a background paper until this class

Is it okay to re-color elements and backgrounds from both designer kits and the Guild kits for making layouts here? I did that with my first layout so the background paper would be pink for my pink rose photo, but have been wondering if it's okay to do that here?

Thanks
Leea