It was then cut into three strips and once cut, I distressed the cut side, which wasn't distressed. (I find this easier than distressing all the way around the thinner strips.) Using Vintage Photo distress ink again, I went all around the strips, as well as the piece to be placed on the cardbase. I also added a piece of cream seam binding across the front, but in hindsight this was a waste as it could barely be seen. As you can see above, I placed the three strips at various places on the card. I don't like things to be perfect for vintage of shabby chic style, which is why I do this. *I added foam tape to the outer two of these, to give the card more dimension. I had some quite fibrous "wool" in a complementary colour, and I randomly wrapped it through the various strips, ensuring it was secured well with adhesive. (See the image above.) Taking another small (sponged and distressed) strip of the dsp, I stamped a greeting and added it to the left side of the card. It looked a little bare, so I then took the Cut, Foil and Emboss Nouveau Butterfly and foiled it, and added to the left hand top of the card. I added some small white pearls to the centre of the butterfly.

   

 Lastly I added some pearl drops, and my card was done.