If you do nothing else, you have to start w/ Cassie's Tutorials.
Getting Started with....Layouts
Then move on w/ Cassie's:
Getting Started with....Templates
Cassie really makes them easy for us beginners.
I felt and somewhat still do about how to begin to scrap, but being here and seeing all the great layouts, will get you inspired. AND Everyone here is great help!
OH...and when Cassie has a chat....be there...it's great!