Story Savers

If your picture is worth saving, make sure you save the story.

Let me show you how to save your memories through scrapbooking and card making.

Welcome to my new website!

My name is Kelly Hammonds. I am a Founder/Senior Director with Close to My Heart.

My passion is helping you share your family stories with generations to come.

The specials above are available in my Close To My Heart On-Line Shop below.

Visit My Close To My Heart on-line shop

My Close To My Heart website features the highest quality paper-crafting products in the industry. Shop here for the latest on-trend cardstock, page kits, embellishments, thin-cuts, stamp sets, ink pads and much, much more. . .

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Story Savers Exclusive Items

Shop here for exclusive scrapbooking kits along with special offer bundles. Check here frequently for retired products and inventory overstock discounts. This is only place to
pre-order from future catalogs,

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Monthly Retreats

Grab your paper trimmer and join us for our three, four, and the occasional 5-day retreats. You will receive a six-foot table with electricity. My retreats give you the gift of time. This is your uninterrupted time to papercraft. Click on the Description for more information or Register Today for details.

Upcoming Retreats

Gift of Time June 2021 Retreat
Memory Maker House
RSVP
Jun 03, 10:00 AM MST – Jun 06, 4:00 PM MST
Memory Maker House, 8419 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
Join Story Savers for three- or four-days June 3-6, 2021 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. We will continue to observe social distancing with plenty of space between attendees. Everyone will have their own six foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets and internet.
Passport to FUN July 2021 Retreat
Loews Ventana Resort and Spa
RSVP
Jul 01, 10:00 AM MST – Jul 05, 4:00 PM MST
Loews Ventana Resort and Spa, 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750, USA
Join Story Savers for three-, four- or five-days Jul 1-5 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet.
Passport to FUN August 2021 Retreat - Wait List Only
Loews Ventana Resort and Spa
RSVP
Aug 05, 10:00 AM MST – Aug 08, 4:00 PM MST
Loews Ventana Resort and Spa, 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750, USA
Join Story Savers for three- or four- days Aug 1-5 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet. THIS EVENT IS NOW WAIT LIST ONLY.
Gift of Time September 2021 Retreat
Memory Maker House
RSVP
Sep 23, 10:00 AM MST – Sep 26, 4:00 PM MST
Memory Maker House, 8419 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
Join Story Savers for three- or four-days Sept 23-26, 2021 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet.
Gift of Time November 2021 Retreat
Memory Maker House
RSVP
Nov 18, 10:00 AM – Nov 21, 4:00 PM
Memory Maker House, 8419 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
Join Story Savers for three- or four-days Nov 18-21, 2021 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet.
Gift of Time December 2021 Retreat
Memory Maker House
RSVP
Dec 27, 10:00 AM MST – Dec 30, 4:00 PM MST
Memory Maker House, 8419 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
Join Story Savers for three- or four-days Dec 27-30, 2021 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet.
Gift of Time January 2022 Retreat
Memory Maker House
RSVP
Jan 13, 2022, 10:00 AM MST – Jan 17, 2022, 4:00 PM MST
Memory Maker House, 8419 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA
Join Story Savers for three, four- or five-days Jan 13-17 at the Memory Makers House in Peoria. Everyone will have their own six-foot table with a dedicated light, electrical outlets, and internet. (Please note that calendar in reservation has not been updated for 2022)

Kelly Hammonds

Have any questions about Story Savers? Get in touch with me, and I’ll be happy to answer them.

Phoenix, AZ

602.312.9117