First: Purchase materials at craft centers. Use a wire base for fresh arrangements, polystyrene for dried. Wrap 24 inch gauge florist's wire around 3 inch long bunches of bay laurel, santolina or tansy leaves and stems for the background.

Next: Starting from the inside, overlap and attach layers of the background herbs in one direction until the base is covered to desired thickness. Arrange leaves to cover stems.

Third: Wrap fresh or dried tansy and any other contrasting leaves, flowers, pods or berries that are available. Attach clusters with wire as accent material.

Last: Add ribbons, bells and seasonal items for an unusual gift. Hang wreaths on doors and windows. Avoid direct sunlight. Wreaths will dry and fade but can be kept indefinitely.