Hello!
I'm Patricia Zapata, a creative at heart. I started with crayons, crochet needles, paper, and drawing. My high school art teacher pointed me in the direction of graphic design (I can make money doing this?), and it's been a curious creative ride since then.
I started my crafty business adventure with A Little Hut in 2004. I began by selling stationery and hand-cut paper illustrations. I discovered cutting machines a few years later, and my business transformed. Now I design and sell downloadable projects that you can make yourself.
I want to spread inspiration and delight
I work primarily with paper because it’s such a flexible yet challenging medium, and I love the feeling of working with my hands. There’s something unmatched about the joy of making—of bringing an idea to life with just simple materials and a little time. That joy inspires me to design projects that invite others into those same moments of creative flow, confidence, and accomplishment. It’s just fun, right?
Guiding the creative journey in a new way
My passion for creativity doesn’t stop at making—it extends to helping others nurture their own. After years of leading design teams in the creative industry, I went back to school to study leadership coaching, blending my experience in creative leadership with the tools of coaching. Now, I work with fellow creatives to help them navigate blocks, build confidence, and grow in both their work and their lives. If you’re curious about working together, let’s connect and see if we’re a good fit.
What you get with my projects
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A place to start
You decide if you want to embellish the finished projects or not. They're all shown in solid colors so that the core of each project shines on its own. Take the creative reigns with patterned paper, embellishments, and colors.
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Clear instructions
The projects that require more involved assembly come with step-by-step instructions and recommendations to make your project a success. Videos will be coming soon.
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Versatile projects
Many of my projects have more than one application. Artwork that's used for the front of the card can become wall art, a stencil, or the background of a scrapbooking page. It's up to you!
Some examples
