Step 1: Pick a template.
Step 2: Make sure you have prepared any required items for the stack.
Step 3: Create the stack.
Step 4: Monitor the progress of stack creation.
Step 5: Use your stack resources.
Step 6: Clean up.
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/GettingStarted.Walkthrough.html