smudge help?

[Hootnnuts]

im having trouble making cloud like smudges. Sarah has been helping me but i cant really get it. anyone have any tuts or tips? like brush and smudge settings and how to stroke or anything.

here is what i have from Sarah's help.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p14/Hootnnuts/clouds-1.png

its ok but not the cloudy look im looking for.

[storm_eagle22]

filter->render clouds on lighten xD

as for smudging, use soft brush on low-mid strength

[Hootnnuts]

k thanks.