Add a collection list into a cloned blog/portfolio element

Hi there! I’m a Webflow newbie with a bit of design know-how but obviously not enough! :slight_smile: I’ve found a couple of blog and portfolio elements that I’ve cloned over and want to convert them into collection lists. That is, I want to add my dynamic CMS content to a layout I’ve cloned over. Each time I try it ends up looking all kinds of funky. Is there a trick I’m missing?

So far the elements I’m cloning aren’t set up as Collection lists. Will it only work if it already is?

Thanks so much!