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Build Your Own Homecoming Mum or Garter

(7 customer reviews)

Starting at $39.95

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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.

Most Asked Question:

If I order my mum today when will I get it?

YOU TELL US! – You choose your need by date.

-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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  • 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

    Welcome Back!

    You know how to do this!

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

    Matching to another order? Tell us the First and Last Name, Order Number or Parent's Full Name.

    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

    Choose how you would like your item(s) delivered or pick up.

    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.

    *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 or Urgent

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

    *Pick Up Date

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

    If the date you need is not selectable, please choose Rush or Urgent Order above.

    Date 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 isn't selectable, choose Urgent Order above.

    *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 Time

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

    • If you are late that is okay and there is no need to call and no fee will be charged. 
    • 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.

    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.

    *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

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

    If the date you need isn't selectable, choose Urgent Order above.

    *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

    All About You

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

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

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

    *Required

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

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

    *Required

    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.)

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    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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    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 Primary Colors

    Choose From 2-3 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. 

    *Base Color

    A base color or white or black was not chosen above if we need to use one which color may we use. (this expands our ribbon choices for you)

    *Accent Color

    A metal accent color was not chosen above and is required. Please give us your favorite accent color or choose your school's accent color as it expands our ribbon choices for you. If you do not know your school's accent color you can google your school colors or call your school. 

    *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.

  • Mum Flower Centerpiece

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

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

  • 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.

    (Now only available for white mum flowers)

  • 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.

    High Honors

    Add your achievements to your mum or garter

    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 Pendants

  • 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)

  • . Recommended

  • 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.

  • 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 2023

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

  • 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

    *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 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, save time, anxiety etc and please read:

    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, 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.
    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 in the cart of 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.

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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