How to make vector shape

No need to say I'm new to Illustrator ... I hope my request is very easy to explain 'how to' ...
I would like to duplicate the above and have it be a vector so it sizes smoothly and large.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

linkot wrote:
Is there a way to make it a vector shape ... once I have the curve it is solid.
Thanks again.
It is vector but the envelop distort is exactly that it contains the original art it is really an appearance.
You have a few choices you can go to
Object>Envelop Distort>Edit Contents
Or
you can select the warped art and go to Object Expand now you will have six paths but if you do that then you should probably group them
so you don't drive yourself crazy when you go to select and move the art.
The top is not expanded the bottom is expanded

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