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Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

(7 customer reviews)

Starting at $29.95

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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. See our Pee Wee Collection.

If I order my mum today when will I get it?
YOU TELL US! – You choose your delivery date.

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Product Details
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.

FAQ - For Build Your Own 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 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).

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

Pick Up - Shipping - Rushing
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. After your order is placed, we will email you when your order is ready. An address to Pick Up your order will be in the order confirmation email. 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.

 

  • The Basics

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

    Shopped with us before?

    Welcome!

    1st Time Shoppers, 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

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    Are we matching your order with someone else's order with us?

    If we are making this item to match a date, friend etc, that is ordering from us separately from you, please tell us who to match it to. First and last name. If you know their parent's name that placing the order please tell us that as well or an order number (optional) If you don't know any of this info, enter their first name and maybe the school's name we'll be the detective.

    Optional Information

    This information is optional, it helps us more specifically customize our orders.

    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 Options

    Shipping speed choices will be available before checkout.

    Free Shipping on Orders Over $199

    Your Pickup Date is the Need By Date you choose below.

    Pickups are done AFTER 2pm Only!

    *Shipping Understanding

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

    *Rush or Urgent

    Note: This is NOT a shipping fee this is an overtime fee for our employees to set your order as top priority or urgent order.

    *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

    *Need By Date

    CAUTION!: You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  We organize our orders based on Need by dates, NOT the date you order them. 

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

    *Need By Date

    CAUTION!: You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  We organize our orders based on Need by dates, NOT the date you order them. 

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

    *Need By Date- Rush

    CAUTION!: You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  We organize our orders based on Need by dates, NOT the date you order them. 

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

    *Need By Date- Rush

    CAUTION!: You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  We organize our orders based on Need by dates, NOT the date you order them. 

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

    *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.

    *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.

    Date Not Available? Need it Faster? Try Clicking Rush or Urgent Order option above.

    Date Not Available? Not Fast Enough? Try Clicking Urgent Order

    Still Not Fast Enough? Give us a call and let us see what we can do. 1-817-518-9000

    *Homecoming Event Date

    This is not the date you'll receive your order, this it the date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    This is not the date you'll receive your order, this it the date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    This is not the date you'll receive your order, this it the date of your actual Homecoming.

    All About You

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

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

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

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

    Only One selection can be chosen at a time. Click to Select - If you change your mind, Click Again to De-Select.

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for parent mums.

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for parent garters.

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

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

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for this grade level

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for this grade level

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    6.5" standard are the recommended sizes for this grade level

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

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

    (Prices will change with sizes selected.)

    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

    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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Ribbons for this parent mum will be 30-36" long. If this length is okay, please continue. However if you require a shorter & smaller mum the build your own mum is not for you. Please see our other products under the parent mum category. 

    This product is not available for Elementary Students Pre-K - 5th grade. Please choose our Pee Wees for this age group.

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    Click Here For Boys

    Ribbbon

    *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:

    12" long - The Standard Length For Leg Garter.

    *Ribbon Length

    The choice is your's. We recommend:

    18" long - The Standard Length.

  • The Cool Stuff

    *Choose Your Colors

    Introducing 4 New Colors This Season!!

    Choose From 2-4 Colors. Tap or click color to select, tap or click color again to unselect.

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

    Accent Color

    If you did NOT choose a metal as an accent color above, please give us your school's accent color as it expands our ribbon choices for you. If you already chose Gold, Champagne, Silver or Rose-Gold above, please SKIP this section.

    Color Usage

    How would you like us to use your colors?

    Based on your color choices above which color would you like us to just use a "hint" of

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

  • 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.

  • The Mum Head

    The following section is for the mum flower.

    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.

  • Mum Flower Centerpiece

    Most Popular! You may choose more than one, please keep in mind the mum size, if too many choices are made, they may not all fit. See Chart Below:

    Single Mum/Garter - 3 Max

    Double or Triple Mum/Garter - 4 Max

    Note, Sports Decals come in their normal colors (ex: basketballs are orange. Soccer Balls are white & black) 2. Rhinestone Letters are silver

    8 Character Max

    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)

  • Mascot Plush & Head Centerpiece

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

    We may not have the plush animal head you're looking for but that doesn't mean we can't custom cut one! 

    Example: This is a Blue Jay custom cut mascot with football. Custom cut mascot heads are flat, done on stock board they are NOT plush like the stuffed animal heads. You may add one mascot, if you like. Write your customizations in the box below and we will use our creativity!!

  • Homecoming mum ribbon

    *Letter Style

    Choose your letter style. 

    One-word names only, no spaces. 14 characters max for mums and 8 max for garters

    Click to select one - click again to de-select

    One-word names only, no spaces. 14 characters max for mums and 8 max for garters

    Click to select one - click again to de-select

    (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.

    Choose your homecoming loop style, (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 Pendant Quanity

  • 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)


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  • Adjustable Neckstrap

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

    (Uncheck if this order is for a garter)

  • Royalty Ribbons

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

  • Homecoming Mums for CharityOptional - Help us continue to support theses local and national charities. Your Homecoming Mum can do more than you might have thought. We match the donations you give. So you help twice!

  • 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. 

    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 2022

    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: Battery Pack On Back Of Mum Does Create Extra Weight. 3 AA Batteries Are Included. Lights are pure white, non blinking.

  • Protect Your purchaseShipping insurance is included up to $50.00 however if it is damaged in shipping you will be responsible for any amount above unless you purchase shipping / refund / remake insurance below.. - Recommended

    Protect Your Purchase

    What We Cover in Our Shipping Policy.

    *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?

    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 however will NOT allow any additional product add-ons in customer notes

    IMPORTANT - Please Read All Before Submitting Your Order

    • The "Need By Date" you've selected above is when your item will arrive to you or will be available for pickup.  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.
    • IMPORTANT:  PLEASE DO NOT CALL ASKING WHERE YOUR ORDER IS UNLESS YOUR ORDER HAS NOT ARRIVED BY THE DATE YOU HAVE CHOOSEN. You are in charge, you select your need by date, If you need your order sooner, then CHOOSE a sooner date! 
    • If you need to make a change to your order, do so NOW. After you hit the "Make It For Me" button, your selections might not be saved.
    • Clicking "Make it For Me" adds your order to the cart,.
    • For any out of stock items, we will substitute an item of equal or greater value,
    • Not Rush/Urgent orders may not have some items available in the time frame you've given us, we will substitute items as needed.
    • You may upgrade your shipping method in the cart for faster delivery
    • If you are picking up your order please choose LOCAL PICKUP in the cart of the system WILL charge you for shipping.

    One Last Thing - After submitting your order you may stalk the status of your order on your account page. Please provide a GOOD email address. 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.

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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