Cut diamond shape from felt small enough for the little chicks' beaks. Fold in half. Using a toothpick, run glue along the inside of the fold and press together to hold beak shape. Put glue on outside of beak fold and insert between fibers on heat. Glue beads on, above the beak for eyes.
Some kids like to take the chicks out of the eggs, so the glue is optional here.
Arrange chick-filled Easter eggs on plastic grass in an egg carton. Apply additional coats as needed but allow complete drying between each coat. Paint the entire surface, inside and out, of each container. Paint buttons and bells metallic gold. Apply crackle finish to the outside of one container, following the manufacturer's directions.