Repurposed Rustics
fayalso.bsky.social
Repurposed Rustics
@fayalso.bsky.social
Reimagining flea market and yard sale finds.
It’s not about what it is - it’s about what it can become.

With a new add-on of making things with bits of foraged nature.
Some occupants for the underground burrow. In an odd coincidence, we found another stink bug in the house today. Either it’s been here since last fall, or it made its way in yesterday during the significant snowstorm.
#diorama #miniature #natureart #marmoratedstinkbug #wip
January 27, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Underground burrow work in progress.
I swapped out the tiny hassocks for log stools with a fuzzy moss cushion on top. I’m still thinking about what other accessories to add. Suggestions welcome.
#natureart #diorama #miniature #repurposed #wip
January 26, 2026 at 5:08 AM
I wasn’t happy with the look of the table and decided to switch it out for a more natural look. I also like how the stump fills in the space more. Now I have to find something to replace the little hassocks. Maybe some logs or stones.
#natureart #diorama #miniature #repurposed #wip
January 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Progress on the underground burrow. Clothespin for scale.
#diorama #wip
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I’m in the early stages of an elaborate project. There will be 2 dioramas in a vintage clock case, above and below ground scenes. This will be the table for some creatures having tea in an underground burrow. It’s made from beads and bits of wood.
#natureart #miniature #diorama #wip
January 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM
An antique amber glass bottle nestled in a craggy piece of driftwood with seashell embellishments. The worn finish of the bottle evokes beach glass.
#repurposed #antique #driftwood #beachdecor
January 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Birdhouse decorations to hang in a fairy garden or anywhere that needs a touch of magic. One has a little bird inside. I added some colorful oak leaves to fancy them up.
#acorns #birdhouses #fairygarden
January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Where’s Woodlo?

#acornart #whereswaldo
January 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Cholla skeleton air plant holder decorated with quartz and little mushrooms made from acorn caps.

#airplants #cholla #crystals
January 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Birchbark tube that can be used as a (battery operated) votive holder or just as a container. It would work well for a pinch of potpourri or little jar of essential oil.
#natureart #birchbark #rustic
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Birchbark air plant holder with two openings. Birchbark is very durable, and I can often find limbs or trunks that are intact with the inner wood rotted away, while the bark remains in good condition. Embellishments are made from acorn caps and moss.
#airplants #natureart #birchbark
December 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Air plant holder of cholla skeletons, quartz crystals, and a unicorn. Other worldly.
#airplants #fantasy #crystals #quartz
December 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Farmer Robbie KS4500 stalled while doing some work in the soybean field and nobody was able to bring him back online. It’s been six years and there doesn’t seem to be anyone to replace him either.
#repurposed #robots #spareparts #diorama
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Bountiful buds on the native rhododendrons in the nearby sanctuary hold the promise of a beautiful blooming next year.
#rhododendrons #pachaugstateforest
December 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Christmas ornaments for fishermen.
#repurposed #christmasornaments #fishinglures
December 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Snowy diorama in an old candle lantern. LED lighting provides a soft glow.
#repurposed #diorama #miniature
December 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Added a few more acornaments and put some ears on them. Elf trio!
#acorns #acornart #elves #christmasornaments
December 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Acorn elves don’t live at the North Pole. Oak trees won’t grow there. The hair is made from milkweed silk. I guess you could call this a Christmas acornament. Am I the first person to think of that?
#acorn #acornart #christmasornament #acornament
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Antique domino with beads and other jewelry bits.
#repurposed #uniquejewelry #foundobjects
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Oil lamp parts made into Christmas wreaths with acorn embellishments. Each one has a “jingle bell acorn” included. The lamp part is called a “fitter” and is intended to hold the glass shade.

#repurposed #christmasornaments #acorns
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Using up some more buttons for this garland.
#repurposed #christmasdecoration
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Even wise owls 🦉 think words are hard.
#repurposed #scrabble
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Happy Halloween 👻 👻 👻👻
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Santa brought in Max, Emmett, and Darla to help out in his workshop. Will they take over the elves’ jobs? Will the elves be able to find new employment? Only time will tell.
#repurposed #spareparts #robots #christmasdecorations
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
October 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM