The teddy bear is the most classic baby shower motif there is, and for good reason: it is cuddly, timeless, and loved by every generation in the room. We can’t wait has become a favourite shower theme, with honey jars, plush bears, and gingham everywhere. This hanging tag fits right in. A smiling brown teddy with a red bow tie sits under a band of blue gingham, and below it each guest’s name is printed in round, friendly letters. Punch the hole, thread a ribbon, and tie the tag to a favour, a napkin, or a little honey jar to mark each seat.
A Bear Under Gingham
The tag is 2 x 3.5 inches in portrait orientation. The background is a soft cream. A circle with a brown ring at the top marks where to punch the hole. Below it, a band of pale blue gingham, a check pattern of blue and white squares, runs across the full width, like a ribbon or the edge of a picnic blanket. The centre of the tag is filled by a full-colour teddy bear with a red bow tie, sitting with his feet forward. Underneath, Baby Shower is written in brown Dancing Script, the name Ella Davis appears in bold Fredoka in dark brown, and Table 2 follows in spaced blue capitals. The logo sits at the bottom in brown.
The “Bearly Wait” Theme
Teddy bear showers lend themselves to playful wording. Here are some favourites to use on the tag, on signs or on favours:
- We can bearly wait
- Beary special guest
- Sweet as honey
- A little cub is on the way
- Thank you beary much
Replace the Baby Shower line with any of them. Keep it short; the tag is narrow.
Tying Tags to Shower Favours
A tag is most useful attached to a favour that sits at each seat. Honey favours suit the theme perfectly: small honey jars with a gingham fabric cap, honey sticks bundled with ribbon, or honey-scented lip balm. Other ideas include teddy bear cookies, mini plush bears, bear-shaped gummies in a cellophane bag, or small potted plants. Thread the tag with blue baker’s twine or narrow gingham ribbon and tie it around the jar’s neck or the bag’s top.
Editing the Name and Table
Click the name and type your guest’s name; Fredoka’s rounded shapes stay clear even at the tag’s small size. Change or delete the table line. If the tags are for favours rather than seating, replace it with Thank you. Save a copy of every tag as soon as its name is typed. To speed things up, prepare one tag per table with the table number already set, then change only the names.
Gingham Colour Options
| Shower | Gingham | Text accent |
|---|---|---|
| Baby boy (as designed) | Blue and white | Blue |
| Baby girl | Pink and white | Pink |
| Neutral | Sage and white | Sage |
| Classic picnic | Red and white | Red |
| Sunny | Yellow and white | Mustard |
The gingham band is a group of overlapping stripes; ungroup it to recolour the stripes, then regroup it.
The Teddy Bear Illustration
The bear is a full-colour editable vector illustration. You can resize it or move it, and its colour swatches let you adjust the fur or the bow; for example, change the red bow to blue for a boy or pink for a girl. Keep the bear large; on a small tag, a big friendly illustration reads better than several small details.
Text Sizes on a Narrow Tag
The tag is only 2 inches wide, so the type is chosen for clarity: the name prints at about 19 points, the script line at about 14 points, and the table line at about 10 points. If you add a line, keep it at 8 points or larger so older guests can read it. Avoid putting too many words on the tag; one or two lines of text beside a strong illustration looks best.
Printing and Cutting Tags
Download the tag as a PDF or PNG. To print several on one sheet, choose a multiple pages per sheet option in your print dialog with scaling at 100%, or place several PNGs on a letter-size document at 2 x 3.5 inches each. Use cardstock of about 100 lb cover. Trim along the edges, then punch the hole in the centre of the brown ring with a 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch punch.
Making Tags Last
Tags that hang from heavy favours can tear at the hole. Add a hole reinforcement sticker on the back, use an eyelet setter for a metal grommet, or simply use thicker card. If favours will sit on the table rather than hang, the tag can rest flat against them without any reinforcement.
Displaying Tags as Escort Cards
For a larger shower, hang all the tagged favours on a small display, such as a ladder or a branch, at the entrance, arranged alphabetically. Guests find their favour, read their table number on the tag, and carry it to their seat, turning the favour into an escort card.
Other Uses for the Teddy Tag
Use it for first birthday party favours, gift tags on baby presents, labels for a baby’s nursery baskets, Christmas gift tags for little ones, or tags on a bear hunt activity at a children’s party.
Assembling Favours With Helpers
Tags and favours take time to put together, and showers are often organised by a group of friends. Schedule a short assembly evening a few days before the shower. One person trims and punches tags, one ties ribbons, one fills jars or bags, and one checks names against the guest list. With four people, sixty favours take about an hour. Store finished favours in a box divided by table so they can be set out quickly on the day without searching for names.
Teddy Tag Questions
Can I use the tag without punching a hole?
Yes. Lay it flat on a plate or napkin as a small place card.
What size is the tag?
2 x 3.5 inches, portrait.
Can I change the bear to another animal?
Yes. Delete the bear and add another illustration from the editor’s library.
