Make a homecoming mum

Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

(7 customer reviews)

Starting at $39.95

246 people have purchased this product recently!

Choose every aspect of your mum or garter. You’re the designer, we’re the maker. 

Pricing: Price is a base. You are building a mum from scratch!

This Item Not Available for Pre-K – 5th grade.

Most Asked Question:

-The Info-

Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter allows you to customize your Homecoming Mum or Garter the way you like it. A Mums and Kisses Original, and our most popular product! Customers love that they can design their own and we do all the work. Another cool feature is that you control the price. if you’re wanting to design your own, or want something very unique to you, then this is the one for you!  You will be able to select EVERYTHING from start to finish from your name ribbons, activity trinkets and garland, your grade, bells, even your own colors and a TON more. You’ll also be able to add on additional items like glitter, boas, lights, extra jingle, (bells),etc. We do offer Build Your Own Mega Mums as well on our Mega Mum Page

Q: Why does the price change after I get to the checkout page?

A: As you build your mum you will be adding things to your liking. The price will increase as you add things to your mum. The prices are based on per item instead of per mum like the designer mums and garters. This IS a more expensive way to go, there’s no secret in that. If your cost gets high, you may choose a designer mum to stay on budget. Homecoming only comes once per year. The decision is all up to you!

Q: If I order today, how long does it take?

A: You Tell Us! Use our “Need By Date” calendar in the order form below. Select your delivery date If the date isn’t selectable then choose the Rush or Urgent option this will move the date up sooner. If your date still isn’t selectable then call us to see if we can get you in.

Q: The size options only let me choose up to a triple mum, I want to order a Quad or Mega Mum, can I do that?

A: The Mega Mums options are located on our Mega Mum page. The build your own mum is for garters and mums that are single, double and triple heart

Important: We organize orders by your “NEED BY DATE” not the date we receive them.

For Pick Up Orders: (DFW ONLY) We are located in Crowley (southwest Ft Worth) please note this when ordering.  NOTE; For Pick Up Orders Your Need By Date Date IS Your Pick Up Date.

For Shipped Orders, we will ship using your preferred method. Please allow us 48 hours to process and make your order + shipping time in most cases excluding rush orders.

For Rush / Urgent Orders – We charge a fee for rush orders and urgent orders. This fee will make your order a priority and move you up the list. The Rush and Urgent fees are NOT shipping fees, this is a labor fee we use to pay our employees overtime to make your order. Shipping in Texas takes 1-3 days via UPS Ground. You may upgrade shipping to 2nd day or overnight, which is not part of our free shipping offers.

NOTE: If you’re ordering on a Thursday, and your homecoming is Friday, your Mum will NOT reach you in time (even if shipped over night) to make it to you to wear to school / mum exchange etc.

Making more than one mum/garter?

Make the first one, click the “make it for me” come back and begin the next.

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  • Let's Begin Your Order

    Click An Option to Select It - Click It Again to De-Select.

    (Person Filling Out This Form)

    (Person Who Will Be Wearing This)

    Are we matching your order to someone else who has an order with us?

    Matching to another order? Tell us the First and Last Name, Order Number or Parent's Full Name. NOTE: If you want your order to match. please choose similar items or allow designer to make changes at the bottom of this form.

    Optional Information

    Order Specialties

    This info is optional; it helps us more specifically customize your order.

    special needs homecoming mums Homecoming Mums for Special Needs Classes

    We have a huge heart for our special needs students. We now offer mums just for them! We understand that special needs students may need their mums to attach to wheelchairs, walkers and other equipment or be a special length etc. We also do Special Needs Classes! Please see our

    Special Needs Mums & Garters Here.

    Why this question? To prevent customer mix-ups when ordering. (Example: Ordering a mum for a boy when they really wanted a garter.) Other times customers intend on ordering a LBGTQ mum or garter. We like to ensure that we are making the order correctly regardless. 

  • *Delivery Method

    Click pickup or ship it

    It's Your Choice, but.....

    You may choose shipping if you like, However, if you are within 30 miles of Crowley Texas, we urge you to choose pickup. We have noticed over the years that shipping 30 to 500 miles away goes very smoothly however shipping just 30 miles or under tend to arrive later than UPS advertises. Be safe and pick up if you're close.

    *Pickup Order Speed

    Orders that are placed under a week in advance will have a fee, Note, the calendar cuts off the day at 7pm CST and may roll you into another order type.

    Important to Consider

    Need By Date is the Date that you would like your Order to Arrive.

    Please consider the following when choosing the Need by Date below:

    • Mum Exchanges (time to give the mum to the her/him)
    • We organize our orders based on Need by Dates, and NOT the date you order them. If you need your order early, select an earlier date.
    • Do not select your need by date based on the day they will be wearing them to school.  Allow at least the day before.

    *Rush or Urgent

    Note: Fees are an overtime fee for our employees to set your order above all others as the top priority.

    *Pick Up Date

    Caution! You are selecting the date you would like to pick up your order.

    Is the date you want not available? Need it faster? Try clicking Rush or Urgent Order option above.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Date - Rush

    Caution! This is the day you would like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need is not selectable, please uncheck Rush and choose Urgent Order.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Date - Urgent

    Caution! This is the date you'd like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need is not selectable, please call us to see if we can make your order, as time is running short. 817-518-9000

    Choose Your Pick Up Date

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Date - Emergency

    Caution! This is the date you'd like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need is not selectable, please call us to see if we can make your order, as time is running short. 817-518-9000

    Choose Your Pick Up Date

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Time

    Tell us when you will be able to pick up your items.

    • If you are late that is okay, no need to call and there's no fee.
    • We use the time you select to set our production schedule.
    • No early pickups will be permitted.

    If these times do not work for you, please select "other".

    *Rush / Urgent Agreement

    You understand that by choosing Rush or Urgent that some added items may not be available for quick turn arounds. Centerpieces like Monogram and other custom cuts may not be available, We will substitute with items of equal value at our discretion. Refunds will not be given. Rush/Urgent Policy

    *Alternate Pick Up Time

    Please choose another time slot that works for you. There will be a fee to pick up outside of our normal business hours.

    *Need By Date

    CAUTION! You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  

    If the date you need isn't selectable, choose the Rush or Urgent order above.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Need by Date - Rush

    The date of you need your order in your hands

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Need By Date- Urgent

    CAUTION! You are selecting the date you'd like your order to arrive to you by.

    You may need to choose Over-Night Shipping at Before Checkout to Receive This Order In Time.

    Still Not Fast Enough?

    If the date above is still not Fast Enough, give us a call to see if we can fit you in. 817-518-9000

     

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Shipping Understanding

    You understand that we will ship in advance to meet the Need By Date above. However, the carrier may fail us both. This RARELY happens, but just in case, you understand that things happen.

    Free Shipping on Orders Over $199

  • School Info

  • Choose Your Colors

    *Primary Colors

    Included - Choose 2-4 Colors. Click color to select,  click again to unselect.

    Color might not be exact however we will do our very best to match the color you've selected. 

    *Metallic Color

    A metallic color was not chosen above and is required. 

    *Rose Gold Trinkets

    When adding activity trinkets, they don't make them in rose gold. What color can we substitute. (Small details)

    *Color Usage

    How would you like us to use your primary colors?

    Which color would you like us to just use a "hint" of

    (This is mainly a feature for Seniors that would like silver and white or gold and white with a hint of color. 

    We mix your colors, but if you only want some of one color.

  • Grade, Style & Size

    *Required -

    *Required

    Traditionally Mums are for the ladies and Garters are for the gentlemen.

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for this grade level.

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    *Required

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for this grade level

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    All Upper Classmen Mums are Texas Size. However you may choose 6.5" standard on triple mums.

    All upperclassmen garters are Texas Size. However you may choose the triple in standard or Texas size

    Ribbon Lengths by Height

    *Height Selector

    Ribbon Length is based on height not petite-ness. Please choose the wearer's height, if you don't that's okay too.

    *Ribbon Length

    The choice is your's. We recommend:

    30" long - The Standard Length.

    *Ribbon Length

    The choice is your's. We recommend:

    36" long - The Standard Length.

    *Ribbon Length

    The choice is your's. We recommend:

    18" long - The Standard Length.

  • Specialty Choices

    Specialty Ribbon Patterns

    Colors May Vary - Not all colors are available for all patterns.

    We include several patterned ribbons in our mums, however if you would like to choose your own, please choose below.

    *Specialty Usage

    Tell us how much of this ribbon to use.

  • Mum Flower Centerpiece

    Most Popular! You may choose 1-3 centerpieces, please keep in mind your mum flower size.

    Note, Sports Decals come in their normal colors (ex: basketballs are orange. Soccer Balls are white & black) Rhinestone Letters are silver only.

    *Custom Cut Name Should Be?

    8 Character Max

    *Football Number

    Example #48

    We will match your initial to you mum/garter colors

    We will match your initials to you mum/garter colors

    Remember the last name is the letter in the middle. Example: Joan Shelly Trimble would be JTS

    Sports Decal

    The sports decal centerpiece will be determined by the sport(s) you choose in the activity section below. Please remember that the decals will be the colors of their normal sport (basketballs are orange, soccer balls are white and black)

    *Class of

    4 Number Year Example: 2025

    *School Initials

    3 to 4 Letters Example: LHS

    *Bear Color

    *Dressed/Plain Bear

  • Mum Flower Color

    Flower Color

    Choose Your Flower Color: Click to Select, Click again to DE-select. If no color is chosen, a white mum flower will be what is used.

    Most Popular! Add glitter to your mum flower. We add an adhesive to keep the glitter from shaking all over the place.

    (Now only available for white mum flowers)

  • Mascot Heads

    Mascot Plush Heads

    You may choose a mascot head in addition to or instead of the centerpieces above.

  • Homecoming mum ribbon

    *Letter Style

    Choose your letter style. 

    One-word names only, no spaces. 12 characters max for mums and 8 max for garters

    Click to select one - click again to de-select

    One-word names only, no spaces. 12 characters max for mums and 8 max for garters. Click to select one - click again to de-select.

    Custom cut names will be placed on ribbon or on a drape braid if one is chosen.

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

    We will add a heart divider where the comma is.

    No Spaces / limited 8 characters.

  • Activity

    What Are You Into?FAQ

    Add as many as you like, if choosing more than 2 activities another braid will need to be added to your order below. Trinkets colors and ribbon patterns may vary.

    High Honors

    Add your achievements to your mum or garter

    Choose your homecoming loop style. Price is for 1 homecoming loop strand with letters. Garters will have 6 loops that say HOCO (We do require you to choose center loops as not to compromise the design and integrity of our brand) 

    *Braids

    Choose 2-4 Braids. The bigger the mum the more braids you will want. The Drape Braid is NOT recommended for the Double Mum or Garter. If you have 3 or more activities above, please choose 3 or more braids.

    Bling Pendants

  • Achievements

    Add Your Brag - Ribbon with your accomplishments on it! We use both satin imprinted ribbon and in some instances sticker letters to achieve this look.

     

    Up to 14 letters including spaces  (we use stickers not imprinted ribbon, we match your colors)

  • Upgrade Your Grade

    . Recommended

  • Homecoming Court

    Royalty Ribbons

    Were you nominated to the Homecoming Court? Add the honor to your mum in a ribbon.

  • Wearing*

    Adjustable Neckstrap

    Best selling homecoming mumsMake It Wearable Around My Neck - Most Popular!

    (Uncheck if this order is for a garter)

  • Popular Extras

    Our Most Popular Extras

    These are the items we are asked for the most!

    Choose as many as you like!

    Bells

    -Most Popular - We will match your colors. 2 Bell strands are auto selected, you may choose to deselect.

    Bows

    Best selling homecoming mumsMake It Cute! - Most Popular

    Add Bow Packs or add our new Loni Bows. Professional Handmade Floral Bows.

    Fullness

    Best selling homecoming mumsMost Popular - This is where you make your mum fuller, and choose to go bigger with the decor. If you want to be Extra, or Over-The Top-Full. No one likes a skinny mum! 92% of our customers choose one of these options.

    Make It Sparkle

    Best selling homecoming mumsMost Popular - 96% of all customers add glitter sparkle.

    More Extras for 2026

    These extras we put anywhere on the mum/garter that needs a little "something" Might not be a centerpiece, if you'd like a centerpiece please choose one in the centerpiece section (above)
    Hot Items!

    3 Letters, please remember in a monogram the last name is the 2nd letter. Example, Jane Fran Doe's monogram would be JDF

    Examples: Swim, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Cheer, 

    Feather Boa

     These are the poof kind you like! We steam them for even bigger poof! Recommended

    While Supplies Last, If We Are Out Of Stock We May Substitute with Another Matching Color.

    LED Lights

    NOTE:  Lights are pure white, non blinking. They create a soft light to accent your mum.

  • Making Changes*

    *Designer Changes

    - Lastly - 

    At times a designer may need to make a judgement call regarding some of the items ordered. Do you give permission for a designer to make changes to your order if something doesn't fit, doesn't look right, etc?

    *Your Phone Number

    Number to Call or Text you for questions or changes.

    Protect Your purchaseDon't take a chance! If an order is damaged in shipping, you will be responsible for any amount above unless you purchase insurance below. - Recommended

    Insurance

    Shipping - Cancellation - Refund Insurance

    Please provide a phone number for us to call or text for changes. ( Note: If you choose this option we will need you to answer your phone)

    Customer Notes

    - Comments can be added here however we will NOT allow any additional product add-ons in customer notes. 50 Character Max

    IMPORTANT - Please Read All Before Submitting Your Order

    No, For Real - Read It!

    Every year our phone lines are clogged with the questions below, saves time, anxiety etc 

    1. Need By Date - This is the date YOU have selected above. It will be your pickup date or arrival date if shipping. REMEMBER:
      •  Please make sure you've accounted for exchanges (giving the item to the girl or guy) AND that most students wear their mum to school on the day of the Homecoming game (usually Friday). You do NOT want your need by date to be the same day you want to wear it.
    2. IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT CALL ASKING WHERE YOUR ORDER IS UNLESS YOUR ORDER HAS NOT ARRIVED BY THE NEED BY DATE. You are in charge, you select your need by date, If you need your order sooner, then CHOOSE a sooner date! Every minute we are on the phone is a minute more you and everyone else has to wait for their orders. Please track your order on our site BEFORE calling.
    3. Making Changes - If you need to make a change to your order, after your order is in the cart, click on "EDIT OPTIONS" in the cart. Also you may view your selections in the cart by pressing "Additional Options" 
    4. Stock - For any out-of-stock items, we will substitute an item of equal or greater value,
      • Rush/Urgent orders may not have some items available in the time frame you've given us, we will substitute items as needed.
    5. Get it Faster - You may upgrade your shipping method in the cart for faster delivery
    6. LOCAL PICKUP - If you are picking up your order please choose LOCAL PICKUP AGAIN AT CHECKOUT, if you do not select it again in the cart the system WILL charge you for shipping.
    7.  Status Updates: Please provide a GOOD email address or you will NOT be able to track your order. Check your spam folder if you don't see our email confirmation and tracking email. We will not spam you. This is so that you may track your order and answer the big question of "Where's My Mum?".

    On behalf of all of us at Mums and Kisses, we humbly thank you for choosing and entrusting us with your homecoming mum this year. It's our pleasure to serve you.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Please choose LOCAL PICKUP AGAIN on the checkout (the page you pay on), if you do not select it again the system WILL charge you for shipping.

    Your total before taxes & Shipping (if applicable):

Mums and Kisses

Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

NOTE: Any additional notes ie, pick up time, questions etc can be added to the customer notes. However we will not allow any additional product add-ons in this section. Please No Team Quantities for the Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

FAQ For the Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

Q: What's the difference between Designer and Build Your Own?

A: We offer two starting points for all our mums, The Designer are the versions that Mums and Kisses have personally designed, they're all inclusive and the price is set. They include everything you need and offer extras for those that choose them. The designer mums are personalized and the price is included in the mum. To choose a designer mum, note the mum size, single double triple etc first. Then choose your accent color, gold or silver, click on gold or silver then you'll be able to choose your school colors on top of the color accent you chose and follow the order form from there to personalize. The Build Your Own Mums are just as they say. You can build your own from scratch by telling us exactly what you want from the ground up size color, accent etc. We allow you to choose every option we offer, you choose what you like and we build it for you from scratch. Designer Mums are probably going to be cheaper to buy than the build your own. We are transparent in our pricing, and tell you that if you are on a budget, it is best to choose a designer (all inclusive) mum.

Q: Why does the price change after I get to the checkout page?

A: As you build your mum you will be adding things to your liking. The price will increase as you add things to your mum. The prices are based on per item instead of per mum like the designer mums and garters. This IS a more expensive way to go, there's no secret in that. If your cost gets to high, you may choose a designer mum to stay on budget. Homecoming only comes once per year. The decision is all up to you!

Q: If I order the Build Your Own Mum or Garter, how long does it take?

A: All the mums EXCEPT the Mega Mums take 1-2 days to make and standard shipping is 2 days. So in MOST cases, 4 days total from ordering to arrival. However the Build Your Own Homecoming Mums and Garters DO Qualify for Rush Ordering, just indicate the Rush in the order form below. If you're local, you can save 2 days by using local pickup.

Q: The size options only let me choose up to a triple mum, I want to order a Quad or Mega Mum, where can I do that and how long does it take?

A: The Mega Mums, like all of our mums are carefully handcrafted and take about 5 day - 7 days to complete on the normal. Add 2 days for shipping and your estimated time of arrival is 7 - 10 business days from date of ordering . If you need it sooner you can do a RUSH for an additional $25.00, expedited shipping, or local pick up for faster arrival times. Click here to order a Mega Mum.

Q: I have more questions but I don't see them answered here.

A: Please read our FAQ Page if you have more questions about our mums. You may also call us to ask and we do accept phone orders as well

Homecoming Mums come in 2 lengths.

(For The Ladies)

Standard - 30 inches - Most Popular

Long - 36 inches
Homecoming Garters

(For The Guys)

Standard - 18 inches

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  • Pickup
  • Standard Shipping
  • RUSH or Overnight Shipping
  • Can be custom made in 1-2 days.

First Time Mum Shoppers – We make it easy! If you’re unsure on which options to choose, look for the options marked “Most Popular” or "Recommended", they are the standard options to guide you through the order process.

If you'd like more information, see the expandable + signs above for sizing, & length and personalize options.

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Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 36 × 12 × 4 in

7 reviews for Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

  1. Iris J. – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    This is my 4th build your own and every year is better and better. All my friends said I had to get a Mums and Kisses and they were right.

  2. Patricia Jacobs – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    We had a disaster on our hands! My son thought he would have a friend make his date’s mum and it was a wreck! I took the wreck to Shannon and she and her team transformed it. When I say Amazing work! I mean it. A true work of art. You have a customer for life now!

  3. Kelsey Larren – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    Can’t say I like it, but can say I LOVE IT! My mum is gorgeous!

  4. Jay Robinson – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    Loved being able to design my own. It was fun and my mum looked great.

  5. Jess Trambino – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    I liked that I can control the prices. Thanks!!

  6. Paula – Verified Review ✓ (verified owner) –

    Amazing results!

  7. Rebecca Hilts –

    easy to order

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