Using tracing image, then replacing with background image

I am very new to Dreamweaver, and am trying to put together a very simple site.
I am using a tracing image for the layout table mode – and am tracing it exactly. However, when I out put it to test in my browser,
nothing lines up how it shows in my work environment.
Am i missing something "very" obvious? Thanks.

1) Don't ever use table layout mode. It's a terrible way to build web pages.
2) No matter how hard you try, you can't make stuff stick to a big background image. It's like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall.
Have a look at the following tutorials. These will get on the right track.
From Tables to CSS Web Design Part 1 -
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/articles/table_to_css_pt1.html
From Tables to CSS Web Design Part 2 -
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/articles/table_to_css_pt2.html
Post back if you run into any trouble.
Nancy O.
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