I will admit that I am somewhat of a novice but the instructions seemed completely understandable so I purchased the theme.
I am hosted with bluehost and managed to get OpenCart installed on there and I am using version 1.5.2.1
My webpage is http://www.howdyprints.com and you can see the opencart default with no problem.

I read the install instructions and replaced the index.php file and uploaded the UPLOAD file for Shoppica; however, I can not get opencart to recognize the file.
I deleted the original file that was on OpenCart(index.php) and found the correct one listed under Shoppica’s files and uploaded it still with no luck.

I did notice though that I purchased it earlier today and it is version 1.0.11 and while reading through the forums for answers to this problem noticed that there is a 1.0.12 version. If so, why did I get the old download on a purchase from today? And if I need the 1.0.12 where do I get it from?

I would appreciate some help as I have been at this for HOURS with no luck. I have deleted and reuploaded OneCart and Shoppica with no luck.

Also,
The instructions for installing shoppica say to go to the admin panel for opencart(I can do this with no problem)and under Settings go to the Store then Template.
I am assuming that I go to Settings>Setting>click on the default shop name and click edit and from there go to the Store Setting (am I right here?) but the problem is that there is a Template box in here with a drop menu; however, Shoppica is not there when I try to click the down arrow.

Again, HELP I think frustration has set in hours ago and now I am just confusing myself.