QuiltE

Yes, you will find a lot of your paper crafting skills will be transferable.
Maybe even some of the tools, too.
Often times your instincts will be right, because of what you know already.

I think my biggest words of advice for a "newbie" is more general .......
Every time you are told "this is the way to do it", or hear "must" "only" etc.,
... remember to say to ask yourself, "but is it?"

Many times there really are a LOT of other ways, and very little is carved in stone.

You sound like you are off to a great start!
Now, go and find your way ... be open to ideas .... and most of all ENJOY!