How do you make the Ty tag for a Beanie Boo costume?

Cut a heart shape out of red poster board, fold it like a book, and write the lowercase white 'ty' letters outlined in gold on the front. Punch a hole in the corner to hang it from your collar.

What is the best outfit base for a Beanie Boo?

A plush, hooded animal onesie (like a leopard, cat, or unicorn) is the easiest and most accurate base for this costume.

How do you do Beanie Boo eye makeup?

Use face paint or eyeliner to draw large circles around your eyes, then fill them in with bright, colorful cosmetic glitter to mimic the toy's iconic sparkling plastic eyes.

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Beanie Boos Costume

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Beanie Boos are beloved plush toys famous for their oversized, glittering eyes and iconic red Ty heart tags. This costume is a popular choice for kids and adults alike because it is incredibly comfortable, warm, and easy to customize. The look centers around a cozy animal onesie paired with a handmade or printed giant Ty tag.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $20–50

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Plush Animal Onesie
A hooded, zip-up fleece pajama onesie representing your favorite animal, such as a leopard, unicorn, husky, or owl.
DIY: Wear a matching sweatpants and hoodie set in a solid animal color, then fabric-glue felt ears to the hood.
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Red Poster Board or Cardstock
Thick, bright red paper used to cut out the classic heart-shaped Ty tag.
DIY: Cut a heart shape out of a cardboard box and paint it bright red.
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White and Gold Paint Pens
Used to write the lowercase 'ty' logo on the front of the red heart tag and outline it in gold.
DIY: Cut the letters 'ty' out of white printer paper and glue them onto the red heart.
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Ribbon or Yarn
A short length of red or white ribbon to attach the heart tag to the collar of the onesie.
DIY: Use a safety pin to attach the tag directly to the zipper pull or collar.
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Glitter Face Paint
Cosmetic-grade glitter gel to recreate the signature sparkling, oversized eyes of a Beanie Boo.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your chosen plush animal onesie and zip it up comfortably.
2
Fold your red poster board in half and cut out a large, symmetrical heart shape, roughly 8 to 10 inches wide.
3
Using a white paint pen or white paper cutouts, write a lowercase 'ty' in its signature bubbly font on the front of the red heart.
4
Outline the white 'ty' letters with a gold paint pen, and punch a small hole in the upper left corner of the heart.
5
Thread a piece of ribbon through the hole and tie the tag securely around your neck or loop it through the onesie's zipper pull.
6
Apply makeup to draw a small black animal nose and whiskers on your face, adding glitter around your eyes to mimic the toy's glass eyes.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair simple or tucked inside the hood. For makeup, draw a cute black button nose and whiskers with eyeliner, and apply a circle of sparkling cosmetic glitter around your eyelids to mimic the toy's signature glittery safety eyes.

Beanie Boos for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as a Beanie Boo animal and the other dresses as a classic Ty Toy Collector in a vintage 90s windbreaker.
group: Have everyone choose a different animal onesie (husky, unicorn, leopard) and wear matching handmade Ty tags.
kids: Use a comfortable, flame-resistant animal pajama set and pin a soft felt Ty tag to the zipper so it doesn't get in the way of play.
Plus size: Choose an oversized, loose-fitting fleece animal kigurumi for maximum comfort and a perfect relaxed fit.
pet: Put a small red felt 'ty' heart tag on your pet's existing collar for an instant, effortless Beanie Baby look.

Tips

Write a custom poem and birthdate on the inside of the folded heart tag, just like a real Beanie Boo tag.
Choose a zippered onesie rather than a button-up version to make it easier to slip on and off.
If wearing this outdoors for Halloween, wear lightweight layers underneath the fleece onesie to stay comfortable.
Make sure the paper tag is laminated or covered in clear packing tape if there is a chance of rain.

Beanie Boos costume FAQ

How do you make the Ty tag for a Beanie Boo costume?: Cut a heart shape out of red poster board, fold it like a book, and write the lowercase white 'ty' letters outlined in gold on the front. Punch a hole in the corner to hang it from your collar.
What is the best outfit base for a Beanie Boo?: A plush, hooded animal onesie (like a leopard, cat, or unicorn) is the easiest and most accurate base for this costume.
How do you do Beanie Boo eye makeup?: Use face paint or eyeliner to draw large circles around your eyes, then fill them in with bright, colorful cosmetic glitter to mimic the toy's iconic sparkling plastic eyes.

Did you know? Beanie Boos were first introduced by Ty in 2009, updating the classic Beanie Baby design with oversized, glittery eyes inspired by Japanese anime styles.