I was worried about hanging a real wreath against the wall, so decided to go faux, but I couldn't find a reasonably priced, decent looking option (especially so last minute). So, here's what I did...
I started with your basic, cheap-o wreath
I spread the 'branches' out a bit to give it a little less of a uniform look.
Notice how it's looking fuller already? No? Well, it is!
Now, it's also has plenty of space to start adding different greenery.
I purchased two different types of faux greenery and clipped each 'stem' off.
First the leafier of the two was added...
then the denser one.
Notice how the variation in color and texture helps to make the wreath look more natural?
A couple of pine cones add a seasonal touch.
Top it off with a bow and now we are really getting somewhere.
And all for about $15! I challenge anyone to find a realistic faux wreath at that price!
Is it obvious how happy I am with the outcome of this very last minute craft?
What about you - any last minute crafts turn out surprisingly well in your world?
