Creating Stunning Background and Card Sliders with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Hey there, web creators! Are you looking to elevate your website’s aesthetic with dynamic visual elements? In this blog post, we’ll dive into the art of combining background sliders with card sliders, using the powerful trio of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I’ll guide you step-by-step through crafting a visually engaging interface that not only showcases your content but also keeps your visitors hooked. Get ready to learn how to implement smooth transitions, responsive designs, and eye-catching styles that will make your site stand out. Let’s get started on this creative journey together!

<html>
  <head>
    <style>
      * {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.item {
  width: 200px;
  height: 300px;
  list-style-type: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset;
  transition: transform 0.1s, left 0.75s, top 0.75s, width 0.75s, height 0.75s;

  &:nth-child(1), &:nth-child(2) {
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  &:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; }
  &:nth-child(4) { left: calc(50% + 220px); }
  &:nth-child(5) { left: calc(50% + 440px); }
  &:nth-child(6) { left: calc(50% + 660px); opacity: 0; }
}

.content {
  width: min(30vw,400px);
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 3rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font: 400 0.85rem helvetica,sans-serif;
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  display: none;

  & .title {
    font-family: 'arial-black';
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  & .description {
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  & button {
    width: fit-content;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid white;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
}

.item:nth-of-type(2) .content {
  display: block;
  animation: show 0.75s ease-in-out 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes show {
  0% {
    filter: blur(5px);
    transform: translateY(calc(-50% + 75px));
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  user-select: none;

  & .btn {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    margin: 0 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;

    &:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }
  }
}

@media (width > 650px) and (width < 900px) {
  .content {
    & .title        { font-size: 1rem; }
    & .description  { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    & button        { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  }
  .item {
    width: 160px;
    height: 270px;

    &:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; }
    &:nth-child(4) { left: calc(50% + 170px); }
    &:nth-child(5) { left: calc(50% + 340px); }
    &:nth-child(6) { left: calc(50% + 510px); opacity: 0; }
  }
}

@media (width < 650px) {
  .content {
    & .title        { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    & .description  { font-size: 0.65rem; }
    & button        { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  }
  .item {
    width: 130px;
    height: 220px;

    &:nth-child(3) { left: 50%; }
    &:nth-child(4) { left: calc(50% + 140px); }
    &:nth-child(5) { left: calc(50% + 280px); }
    &:nth-child(6) { left: calc(50% + 420px); opacity: 0; }
  }
}
    </style>
  </head>
  <body>
    <main>
      <ul class='slider'>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download-4.jpeg')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"Lossless Youths"</h2>
            <p class='description'> Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur
            adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore
            praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.  </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download-3.jpeg')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"Estrange Bond"</h2>
            <p class='description'> Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur
            adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore
            praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.  </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download-2.jpeg')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"The Gate Keeper"</h2>
            <p class='description'> Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur
            adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore
            praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.  </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download-1.jpeg')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"Last Trace Of Us"</h2>
            <p class='description'>
              Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.
            </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download.webp')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"Urban Decay"</h2>
            <p class='description'>
              Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.
            </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
        <li class='item' style="background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/download.jpeg')">
          <div class='content'>
            <h2 class='title'>"The Migration"</h2>
            <p class='description'> Lorem ipsum, dolor sit amet consectetur
            adipisicing elit. Tempore fuga voluptatum, iure corporis inventore
            praesentium nisi. Id laboriosam ipsam enim.  </p>
            <button>Read More</button>
          </div>
        </li>
      </ul>
      <nav class='nav'>
        <ion-icon class='btn prev' name="arrow-back-outline"></ion-icon>
        <ion-icon class='btn next' name="arrow-forward-outline"></ion-icon>
      </nav>
    </main>
    
    <script type="module" src="https://unpkg.com/ionicons@7.1.0/dist/ionicons/ionicons.esm.js"></script>
    <script nomodule src="https://unpkg.com/ionicons@7.1.0/dist/ionicons/ionicons.js"></script>
    <script>
      const slider = document.querySelector('.slider');

      function activate(e) {
        const items = document.querySelectorAll('.item');
        e.target.matches('.next') && slider.append(items[0])
        e.target.matches('.prev') && slider.prepend(items[items.length-1]);
      }

      document.addEventListener('click',activate,false);
    </script>
  </body>
</html>

Credit: https://codepen.io/noirsociety/pen/ZEwLGXB

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