***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
First, a huge thank you for all the clever and hilarious poem entries this week. Sherry and I had a great time reading every single take on the classic “Roses are red” theme—so many creative twists. Random.org has selected the winner of the Teleflora gift card: Cristina S, whose entry read: “Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m awful at rhyming & I hope you are too!” Congratulations, Cristina!
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we wanted to celebrate by giving one lucky reader a generous floral treat. Teleflora has kindly provided a $100 gift card for one winner to choose a bouquet or arrangement of their liking. Whether you plan to surprise someone special, treat yourself, or create a memorable moment worthy of a romantic movie, this prize gives plenty of options to make the day feel extra special.
- PRIZE: A $100 gift card to Teleflora
- HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post that begins with the words “ROSES ARE RED” and then continue the line.
- BONUS: Share your own favorite or original spin on the classic verse—some of the best entries are the ones that made us laugh or smile. (One sample: “Roses are red, violets are blue, I can’t enter this freebie, so I’m jealous of you.”)
- CLOSED: The giveaway closed on Wednesday, February 8 at 8pm EST or upon reaching 10,000 entries—whichever occurred first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of the United States and Canada. We do our best to offer international giveaways when possible, but this one is limited to those regions.
- OTHER DETAILS: One entry is permitted per email address. The winner was chosen at random using random.org and announced as an update to this post.
We run these giveaways simply to say thank you to our readers and to have a little fun together. We are not paid or otherwise compensated for hosting this giveaway—Teleflora provided the prize and we helped share the opportunity. For more information about how our giveaways work, please see our Giveaway FAQ page.
Below is a brief overview of what happened during this giveaway and what readers appreciated:
Many entries put a very personal spin on the familiar rhyme, combining humor, sincerity, and clever wordplay. Some readers used the classic meter to craft sweet, romantic lines meant for partners or friends. Others took a more humorous route, writing self-deprecating or tongue-in-cheek variations that highlighted personality and wit. The range of responses was a reminder of why community-driven giveaways are so enjoyable: they spark creativity and bring people together to share small moments of fun.
We also want to clarify the selection process for transparency: after the entry period closed, all valid comments that followed the entry rules were collected and assigned numbers. A random number generator was used to pick the winner fairly from that pool. The chosen winner was notified and the announcement was posted as an update to this page so everyone could see the result.
Thank you again to everyone who participated, and to Teleflora for sponsoring this generous prize. If you missed this particular giveaway, don’t worry—keep an eye on future posts, where we routinely host more chances to win seasonal and design-related prizes. We love hearing from you, and your creative entries really made this promotion a highlight for us.
Note: We aren’t compensated for hosting these giveaways; we simply do them to thank our readers. Photos were provided courtesy of Teleflora.