Katrianna Raunio spent her childhood on a horse farm, where she lived as self-sufficiently as possible by farming, tinkering, sewing and knitting. This is how the ethos and lifestyle of making things with hands was born, which Katrianna has woven around Christmas in this book. 

Christmas doesn't have to mean rushing, it can be about leisurely preparation and enjoyable time spent together. A DIY Christmas takes time, but it adds to its meaning. At the same time, it becomes a counterpoint to the consumer culture of our time. I Made This for You brings together the wonderful Christmas gift and decoration ideas that are feasible with modest materials and a small budget.

Katrianna Raunio is a Helsinki-based environmental scientist. PhD, classroom teacher (KM) and handyman.