I prefer signatures without background,,
With borders they look so wild :P
Anyway, if you didnt use photoshop for a rlly long time it isnt bad for a start,,
Try another one, use sharp render and work out a good-looking one.
I'm sure it will be better ;p
Something new i tried ;p
(Santa is my mams idea ;) )
Without animation:
With animation, forum color of upper section:
With animation, color of the post:
I have to use backgrounds when adding animations,, but u may try they are exact the color of the forum.