ok this is my first photoshop image ever... i just got photoshop yesterday and am trying to make my own original signature.....

i don't know what to do to make the text stand out... can any of you help me (make a border.. etc)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...lnd/cracks.gif

what do you guys think can any of you point me to a basic... (and i mean REALLLY basic tutorial)
thanx