Q: creating icloud account

Hello there, propretendninja.

The following Knowledge Base article should offer some clarification on what you're looking to accomplish:

Using your Apple ID for Apple services

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

Particularly:

Using the same Apple ID for Store purchases and iCloud (recommended)

Using the same Apple ID for Store purchases and iCloud is recommended for most users. To use the same Apple ID, follow these steps:

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

1. When you first set up your device running iOS 5 or later, enter the Apple ID you use for iTunes in the setup screens. It will be used for Store purchases and iCloud.
2. If you skipped the setup process, enter your Apple ID in Settings > iCloud and Settings > iTunes and App Stores.

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

Cheers,

Pedro.