Unlocking Summer Shells and Complete DIY Recipes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Summer in Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings not just the excitement of the first wave of the summer update, but also introduces summer shells—an exciting new crafting material that you can discover along the shores of your island and on Mystery Islands. These vibrant blue shells, reminiscent of the cherry blossom petals from spring, are essential for creating unique seasonal DIY recipes. Keep in mind that these recipes are available only for a limited time, from June to August (or December to February in the Southern Hemisphere). You’ll need a bit of luck to gather them, as they can primarily be obtained by shooting down balloons or finding them in bottles washed ashore. Since the summer shell recipes are fleeting, it’s wise to collect them while you can. Below, we’ve compiled all the summer shell DIY recipes we’ve uncovered, along with the materials required for crafting each one.

Summer Shell DIY Recipes
Underwater Flooring
Summer Shell x3
Coral x3

Underwater Wall
Summer Shell x3
Coral x5

Starry-Sands Flooring
Summer Shell x3
Sandy-Beach Flooring x1

Tropical Vista
Summer Shell x5

Water Flooring
Summer Shell x6

Shell Wreath
Summer Shell x1
Sea Snail x1
Sand Dollar x1
Coral x1
Giant Clam x1
Cowrie x1

Shellfish Pochette
Summer Shell x6
Giant Clam x2

Shell Wand
Summer Shell x3
Star Fragment x3