Hello friends! January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. It’s probably a disease many people don’t think about very often. But did you know that over 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma? It’s called the “sneak thief of sight” because there are no symptoms and once the vision is lost, it’s gone for good. According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. While there is currently no cure, vision loss can be slowed or prevented with early detection.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my 30’s. I’m so grateful for medical advancements that made it possible to detect the disease in the early stages. Hopefully, someday soon, a cure will be found.
I share this with you as a reminder to get your eyes checked every year. It’s a simple and pain-free test. And it just may save your sight.
The disease has progressed in my left eye, so I will be having my first glaucoma surgery soon. It’s supposed to be a simple laser surgery. But since I don’t know exactly how I will react to the surgery or how long I will need to recover, I will be going off screen for a bit. This includes YouTube, my blog and all social media platforms.
I used some Doodlebug pattern papers and the Stacked Edges dies by Pretty Pink Posh for my card. For a little extra sparkle, I framed the card using Love From Lizi Peel Offs.
Pattern Paper – Doodlebug
Stacked Edges die – Pretty Pink Posh
Tag die – Pretty Pink Posh
Peel Offs – Love From Lizi
Sentiment – Computer generated
Circle dies – Waffle Flower
Ribbon dies – Paper Smooches (no longer open)
Bling – Studio Katia
Twine – The Twinery
Below are links to some of the products used in this video. These are affiliate links that will help me offset the costs of creating these cards. When products are purchased through these links, I receive a small commission that does not affect the price you pay. I am not an expert and all opinions are my own. I find joy creating cards and videos and I love sharing them with my viewers.
DIES
Pretty Pink Posh – Stacked Edges die set 1 – [prettypinkposh]
Pretty Pink Posh – Stitched Duo 1 tag die set – [prettypinkposh]
Paper Smooches – Health die set – (Not the same set I used, but it includes some awareness ribbons) – [scrapbook.com]
Waffle Flower – Nesting Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
Waffle Flower – Additional Circles – [scrapbook.com] [amazon] [waffleflower]
PAPER
Doodlebug Design – Rainbow Petite Prints 6×6 paper pad – Swiss Dot – [scrapbook.com]
Doodlebug Design – Rainbow Petite Prints 6×6 paper pad – Gingham Linen – [scrapbook.com]
Doodlebug Design – Rainbow Petite Prints 6×6 paper pad – Floral Graph – [scrapbook.com]
Doodlebug Design – Rainbow Petite Prints 6×6 paper pad – Dot Stripe – [scrapbook.com]
Accent Opaque Digital 120# cardstock [amazon]
EMBELLISHMENTS
Love From Lizi – Peel Offs – [lovefromlizi]
Studio Katia – Spring Green crystals – [studiokatia]
ADHESIVES
Tape Jungle – ATG refills – Use the code MARCOTTE2021 to save 10% off your order.
Scotch Mounting Tape – 3/4″ x 38 yards – [amazon]
Thin Foam Squares by 3L Scrapbook Adhesives – [scrapbookpal.com] [amazon]
Double-sided tape – [scrapbook.com] [scrapbookpal]
Scor-Tape – One inch [amazon]
Scor-Tape – Half inch [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Bundle (includes 11 fl oz refill, 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Original (includes 4 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
Bearly Art glue – The Mini (includes 2 fl oz bottle, cap, and precision tips) – [amazon]
TOOLS
Tonic Studios – Guillotine paper trimmer [scrapbook.com] [tonicstudios] [amazon]
Scotch – Pink ATG (Advanced Tape Glider) [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
EK Success Tweezers – [scrapbook.com] [amazon]
Fiskars Fingertip craft knife – [amazon]
Thanks for visiting my blog today.
I appreciate your kindness and support! 💗
As always, thank you for your tutorial. But I also wanted to thank you for telling your story about glaucoma. My husband has a pre-glaucoma condition, which was also detected during a routine eye exam when he was 40. Many associate this disease with older people, not realizing it can hit any time. I wish you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
I’m so sorry to hear your husband may develop glaucoma. I was suspect for the disease since my late 20’s. Take goodness for medical advancements to help detect the disease early.
I love the card and your yearly reminder! It is a disease no one really thinks about unless they are affected by it. I wish you luck and success in your surgery and hope you have a fast and painless recovery!! 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer! I sure didn’t give the disease much thought until the doctor started to get concerned. Thank goodness for medical advancements to detect and treat the disease. Now, we just need a cure.
Dear Kristie,
Praying for the skillful surgeon and your complete and speedy recovery.
What an amazing card! Thank you for sharing a bit of “you” with me.
Warm regards,
Rena
I will be praying for a speedy recovery and will miss you greatly! Love the card. I have a yearly check up for my eyes and so far no glaucoma. Keep us up to date on how you are doing. Take care and know you are loved. Hugs, Johnnie
Thank you so much, Rena! 🙂
I will be praying for a speedy recovery and will miss you greatly! Love the card. I have a yearly check up for my eyes and so far no glaucoma. Keep us up to date on how you are doing. Take care and know you are loved. Hugs, Johnnie
Thank you so much for your prayers. I really appreciate them. So glad to hear no signs of glaucoma for you. 🙂
Dear Kristie,
I will be praying for a speedy recovery and will miss you greatly! Love the card. I have a yearly check up for my eyes and so far no glaucoma. Keep us up to date on how you are doing. Take care and know you are loved. Hugs, Johnnie
Hello Kristie,
I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my 30’s, will be 70 this year. This is a note to hopefully bring you comfort toward your laser surgery. Although every person in this world may have a different outcome. I have had the surgery SEVERAL times with no problems and no down time in life. My prayer will be that you experience the same end results.
Thank you for sharing your glaucoma story with me. It does bring me comfort knowing you have had success with surgery. I know this was the first of many surgeries for me. The procedure was uncomfortable, but not bad. After the first day, I was feeling pretty good. The hope is that I will be able to discontinue all or some of the medications I am currently using. I’m up to 3 now and they are really rough on my eyes. I now suffer from dry eyes as well because of all the glaucoma medications. It’s the dry eyes that bring me so much discomfort. I pray the disease will continue to be managed for you. 🙂
Hi Kristie, Prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery. Will look forward to your return.
Thank you so much, Joanne!
Love your card. Praying your surgery will go well and you will be back to making your wonderful cards and videos soon. Take care.
Thank you so much, Deb!
Thank you for your reminders about this disease, Kristie. I’m sorry you have to deal with it, but am grateful there are options to help curb its progression. Thank you for sharing your update. I just had my annual eye exam yesterday and have no issues, thank goodness. I wish you all the best with your upcoming procedure. I hope you have a speedy and discomfort free recovery. Crafty Hugs!
Thank you, Jeanne! I am so happy to hear your eyes are doing well. Thank goodness for medical advancements to detect the disease early.
Beautiful card supporting a good cause.
Cheryl (SheStamps)
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Thank you so much, Cheryl!
Prayers for you Kristie. My Mom lost her sight to Glaucoma years ago before there was new treatments. I hope you have a speedy recovery and you will be missed.
Thank you for your prayers, Laurel. They mean a lot to me. I’m so sorry to hear your mom lost her sight because of glaucoma. Medical advancements have come a long way to help detect and treat the disease now. Hopefully someday soon a cure will be found.