midgerock wrote:I really appreciate all of that. These derbies have been a bit disheartening not garnering the votes many other are gathering. but I really appreciated your encouraging words. I would definitely love any input or tips and thank you in advance. Here's to getting better. 
Thanks Midge...
I have noticed that people do not vote much for designs with kids in them, animals yes, little kids and older people not so much. Even a design as adorable and universal and beautifully done as yours.
I don't know why. It is hard for me to not put people in my designs!!!!! But alot of people who win all the time use a lot of animals.........
(You can check the site shirt.what? to see all the shirts that have won if you haven't already.
Please don't give up! I really like the style you showed in the puddle jumping piece.(shown below)This is a very difficult game to play.
Re: Never Too Old

Did you know that you can also submit designs (3 per week) called daily submissions?

http://www.wix.com/scottgreenip/snowqueenvt