Here's one that I did .... It was totally PPd.
I made it smaller than the actual pattern, simply via % on the printer.
Ornamental Bliss ... using SAS blocks
For your concerns of removing the papers.
I use regular copy paper, and very tiny stitches (1.0 or even less).
For this one, I left all the papers on til it was fully assembled.
Because of the tiny stitches, I find they come off fairly easily.
... I just turn something mindless on the TV and pull them off, keeping a garbage can right beside me!
The easiest way to keep your sanity when developing your design and/or colour placement
is to use a colouring sheet. Thanks to
FelineFanatic ... I've now saved that for future use.
Good Luck ... and enjoy the process!