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Last Updated on July 31, 2026: This Beanie Baby costume guide has been updated with new information.
If you are looking for a last-minute Halloween costume that is equal parts cute, cozy and wildly recognizable, look no further. Whip up this beanie baby costume with our free printable Beanie Baby tag along with our simple instructions for attaching it to your outfit.
The 1990s gave us many treasures-boy bands, butterfly clips, and dial-up internet-but nothing captivated the world quite like ty Beanie Babies.
Whether you collected them like gold coins or just remember the frenzy on the news, wearing that iconic red heart tag instantly transforms any outfit into a legendary piece of pop culture history.
The best part? This Beanie Baby costume is budget-friendly, saving yourself the high price tag of store-bought and swapping it for a homemade costume instead.
Let’s dive into how you can create your very own DIY Beanie Baby costume for Halloween, spirit week, or your next themed party!
I wanted to make our Beanie Baby tag waterproof-protected in case of the chance of rain on Halloween night. I included this in the instructions and the assemble below.
We had so much fun with the kiddos this Halloween! You can tell it was her first Halloween. I’m telling you for a last- minute (procrastinating mom) it was perfect. My toddler requested this (and only this) bear hooded blanket (try convincing an almost two-year-old to wear a hat or anything on their face) so we made it work with his way (ahaha). He was such a big boy saying please and trick or treat.
Getting Started Making a Beanie Baby Costume
Supplies
Gather a few simple supplies before getting started.
Instant download Printable (use glossy photo paper)
needle and thread (red is preferred)
cello wrap (the best place to find this is at dollar tree but if not here is a amazon link)
Scissors
Baby onesie with ears (your choice of beanie baby character)
The Outfit
For the costume you can be your favorite beanie baby character choice (e.g., bear, cat, flamingo etc.) Then include the tag with the instructions below.
Easy Beanie Baby Costume Tag Instructions
First, start by cutting out Printable heart tag provided above.
Cut two pieces of cello wrap, make them way bigger than your cut out heart tag.
Glue down the heart with your clear glue on one of the pieces of cello wrap.
Once it’s down outline your heart with the clear glue, add the top piece of cello wrap and smear the glue pushing out the bubbles. Allow time to dry.
Your beanie Baby tag should look like this.
Finally, cut out the heart leaving an outline of the cello wrap.
Beanie Baby Plushie Inspired Tag Printable
You’re ready to pair your printable beanie baby tag with your costume!
To attach your DIY 90’s plushie printable tag you will poke through the black hole of the heart using a needle and thread & pull it through the costume and using both ends of the thread tie a knot. Recommended: to keep it from blowing around in the wind attach it in a second location.
That’s all there is to it. Grab your free printable Beanie Baby Costume DIY tag today and unleash your inner ’90s nostalgia!
Happy Halloween!
Disclaimer: This project is an independent DIY creation and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ty Inc.
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