Spedler: Thanks but I never learned to use that brush. Maybe I should learn it huh!?  :(

LaurieA:  I came out with a lighter one but it lacks pizazz. The original texture is sweet and I was hoping making it lighter would be sweet.....white.....but it didn't work out quite according to plan.
Always get disappointed when I try deviating from the trodden path.
It happens when you "go for wood without a cord,,,or an ax"!  :(
Oh....means I should learn how to use my tools more effectively before I make plans to come up with brilliance in my images.
I learned anther old Italian phrase:
"Man Proposes and God Indisposes".
Thanks all for your ideas and help! I better get busy reading my PhotoShop for FOOLS book!  :(