Q: New iCloud account

Hi Meg262,

Welcome to the Support Communities!

The article below recommends that you use the same Apple ID for Store purchases and for iCloud.

But you can create a separate Apple ID for your iCloud account if you wish.

Using your Apple ID for Apple services

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895

Be sure to backup your device before making these changes. 

The links below should help you with this:

Choosing an iOS backup method (Should I use iTunes or iCloud to back up my iOS device?)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262

iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

I hope this information helps ....

Have a great day!

- Judy