I know im not going to make it, but i thought i would at least show off my stuff and see if i can get good feedback on how to improve

I'd say best bet is to use less text on some, work more on BGs(you mainly have swirls right now), and don't put in too many pics.

Other than that, cropping, and test around more w/ your text

all of the pics need better cropping...

nooo, text is weird.. and a little too many pics

but they're good

that's a nice one

cropping needs a lot of work.

maybe use a 2pt gassiar blur around the edges

No, your BG needs lots of work, Your text is pretty bad, cropping aint great wither. Keep trying

And if ur still using Paint.net u really have no chance to make this gfx team. phottoshop is 20 times better.