Chalkboard Topped Desk

We've started homeschooling at our house. Our oldest is only three, so it isn't exactly rigorous. I wanted to make him a fun workspace. But I didn't want to spend much money. We decided to start with this desk we've had in our garage for a year. My parents were going to burn it, but I thought we might want it. This is the before:

We decided on a chalkboard top. I had some chalkboard spray paint on hand, so I used it. 

This is how I masked the desk: 

Of course, I had some problem spots to sand and fix. When you paint outside, stuff blows onto your work and gets stuck! Bummer.

Who wouldn't love drawing on a desk?

I really love these little buckets. They are from Target. I would've bought more, but these were the very last two left in the whole store!